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Marketing Consultant

Req ID: 27728
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 6 month contract
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 02/19/2026

Job Summary

About IDEA Mississauga

IDEA is the City of Mississauga’s entrepreneurship, innovation and small business team, supporting entrepreneurs, scaling ventures, and helping businesses grow through programs, advisory services, and a strong network of partners.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and working closely with the Invest Mississauga Marketing Team, the Marketing Consultant provides leadership and hands‑on support in digital marketing, communications, design, and brand development.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Marketing

• Lead IDEA Mississauga’s annual marketing work plan.

• Develop marketing briefs, project plans, and campaign assets.

• Improve workflows and communication processes.

Content & Communications

• Write and edit content for newsletters, websites, social media, and promotional materials.

• Present complex information in accessible language.

• Ensure communications meet brand and accessibility standards.

Digital Strategy, Design & Execution

• Lead digital marketing strategy and multi‑channel campaigns.

• Create digital assets including graphics, visuals, and multimedia.

• Manage paid digital media across social, search, display, and video.

• Schedule and publish digital content across web, social, and newsletters.

• Produce and design the IDEA Monthly Newsletter.

Event Support

• Attend events and provide on‑site marketing support.

• Capture photography and short‑form video.

• Manage real‑time social media during events.

• Support event logistics and execution.

Performance, Insights & Data

• Establish KPIs and measurement frameworks.

• Monitor and optimize paid media.

• Support analytics reporting.

• Conduct research and audience analysis.

Financial & Administrative

• Track budgets, reconcile expenses, and assist with forecasting.

• Support cross‑departmental initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with City policies.

Skills and Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Post‑secondary education in marketing, communications, digital media, business, or related field.

• 3–5 years in marketing, communications, or project management.

• Experience in digital media buying and content development.

• Photography/videography experience.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of digital channels.

• Knowledge of analytics and performance metrics.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and marketing software, content creation, editing, content management, automation platforms, and surveys

• Familiarity with major social media platforms.

Core Competencies

• Excellent writing and storytelling skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong collaboration and project management skills.

• Analytical and organizational abilities.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $78,602 (43.19/hr) - $104, 806($57.59/hr)

Expected Hiring Range: $43.19 – $50.39

The expected hiring range reflects the anticipated starting rate for this position, based on the skills and experience required.

Work Location: IDEA Square One, 100 City Centre Drive

Hours of Work: 35 Hours-Hybrid with 3 days in office per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, with occasional evenings and weekends

Organization Unit: P&B/Small Business & Workforce Develop
Department/Division/Section: P&B/Planning & Building Dept , P&B/Economic Dev Office , Small Business & Workforce Develop
Non-Union/Union: Non Union

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.

Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please complete the following Accommodation Request Form and have it emailed to recruitment.accommodation@mississauga.ca citing the Job ID and Job Title. This will inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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