ADVISOR | EVENTS, MARKETING AND PARTNERSHIPS - Temporary 5 Months

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BDC is hiring a temporary five month Advisor for Events, Marketing and Partnerships in Calgary to activate regional and national initiatives, guide field teams, and ensure campaigns and sponsorships meet brand standards and business goals. The ideal candidate has 5 to 7 years in B2B marketing and communications, a degree in marketing or communications, proven skills in social media, content marketing and B2B campaigns, and the ability to apply AI to improve processes, plus strong project management and independent working style. Bilingual French and English is required. Tips: tailor your resume to show measurable outcomes from 360 campaigns, highlight cross functional collaboration, and include concrete event or partnership successes. Note temporary staff do not receive benefits.

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• Flexible and competitive benefits, including an Employee Savings and Investment Plan where BDC matches part of your voluntary contributions, a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, a $750 wellness and health care spending account, to name a few   

• In addition to paid vacation each year, five personal days, sick days as necessary, and our offices are closed from December 25 to January 1

• A hybrid work model that truly balances work and personal life

• Opportunities for learning, training and development, and much more... 

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**Please note that this role is temporary for 5 months.**

POSITION OVERVIEW

You contribute to the activation and execution of event, marketing, and partnership initiatives—both regional and national—to support business objectives and enhance brand visibility. In close collaboration with field teams, business units, and national teams, you provide marketing guidance, orchestrate campaigns, and ensure consistent, efficient execution aligned with established standards, contributing to BDC’s overall performance and growth.

CHALLENGES TO BE MET

• Execute and activate regional and national marketing initiatives using an integrated 360° marketing approach, aligned with business strategies and objectives.
• Serve as a marketing advisor to business centres by deploying high-impact communication tactics and tools to support their commercial objectives.
• Collaborate with multiple teams across the organization to ensure the effective activation of events and sponsorships, fostering alignment between objectives, messaging, and measurable outcomes.
• Ensure strong, consistent on-the-ground execution aligned with brand standards, key messaging, and national campaigns.
• Identify market opportunities, regional trends, and customer needs.
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and impact of marketing initiatives across all markets.
• Track the results of activated initiatives, interpret data, and provide optimization recommendations.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in marketing, communications, or equivalent experience
• 5 to 7 years of experience in B2B marketing and communications (financial services is an asset)
• Strong expertise in social media, content marketing, and B2B campaigns
• Proficiency in applying AI to improve processes and outcomes
• Strong project management skills and ability to work independently
• Ability to analyze results and track performance
• Creativity and innovation mindset contributing to brand visibility
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and PowerPoint)
• In-depth knowledge of event management tools (an asset)
• Bilingualism required, both spoken and written (French and English)

 **Please take note that temporary employees are not eligible for benefits.**

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While we appreciate all applications, we advise that only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.