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Job Summary
Marketing Communications Specialist
Location: Richmond BC
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: December 2025
Reports To: Vice President Marketing
About Us
At London Drugs we thrive on finding new ways to take care of people every day. We go above and beyond the expected to make lives less complicated.
Were looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist to lead the development of compelling communication strategies across earned and paid media channels. This role is ideal for a collaborative communicator with a passion for storytelling media relations and strategic marketing. If youre tuned into media trends customer sentiment corporate and store event planning and retail insightsand know how to turn that into actionwed love to hear from you.
Why Join Us
Location: Richmond BC
Job Type: Full-Time
Start Date: December 2025
Reports To: Vice President Marketing
About Us
At London Drugs we thrive on finding new ways to take care of people every day. We go above and beyond the expected to make lives less complicated.
Were looking for a Marketing Communications Specialist to lead the development of compelling communication strategies across earned and paid media channels. This role is ideal for a collaborative communicator with a passion for storytelling media relations and strategic marketing. If youre tuned into media trends customer sentiment corporate and store event planning and retail insightsand know how to turn that into actionwed love to hear from you.
Why Join Us
- Shape brand reputation through strategic communications
- Collaborate across departments and with external partners
- Enjoy a supportive innovative team culture
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
What Youll Do
- Develop and execute integrated marketing and communication campaigns
- Lead proactive PR efforts and respond to ad hoc media opportunities
- Monitor media and social channels to identify emerging issues and support response strategies
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to align messaging
- Support brand marketing efforts with impactful copywriting for various channels
- Support community engagement and stakeholder relations initiatives
- Assist with event planning logistics and execution
- Manage store-level event activations and sponsorship opportunities
- Provide timely reporting and insights to stakeholders
- Ensure alignment across promotional calendars and communication channels
- Maintain and update the Crisis Communications Plan
- Work closely with the Vice President of Marketing & Communications and Marketing Management on high-impact sponsorships and earned media opportunities
What You Bring
- Strong writing editing and storytelling skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking with sound judgment under pressure
- Professional presence and proactive communication style
- Experience working independently while providing regular updates
Education & Experience
- Diploma or degree in Marketing Communications or Business
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in retail marketing public relations or advertising
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint)
- Experience with integrating public relations and social media for driving business.
- Understanding of marketing and advertising principles
- Familiarity with integrating PR and social media to drive business
At London Drugs We Offer
Career Advancement Real opportunities to grow from within
Competitive Compensation Salaries aligned with your experience and contributions
Comprehensive Benefits Medical dental vision and prescription coverage
Employee Discounts Sharing our success with you
Recognition Programs Tangible rewards for great work
Company-Matched RRSPs Helping secure your future
Continuous Learning Access to in-house training and education programs
Supportive Resources Free confidential counseling through our EFAP
Community Involvement Be part of initiatives that give back
This position is primarily office-based with the potential to work remotely for 2 out of every 5 working days.
Apply Today!
Be part of a team thats redefining retail communications. Apply now and help us shape the future of brand storytelling at London Drugs.
London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are the better our work will be.
We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Be advised London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.
London Drugs may collect use and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.
To protect yourself do not respond to unsolicited job offers from individuals or e-mail addresses and never disclose any sensitive details about your identity (including personal or financial) to anyone you do not know or trust or on any unverified website or website you do not trust.
Career Advancement Real opportunities to grow from within
Competitive Compensation Salaries aligned with your experience and contributions
Comprehensive Benefits Medical dental vision and prescription coverage
Employee Discounts Sharing our success with you
Recognition Programs Tangible rewards for great work
Company-Matched RRSPs Helping secure your future
Continuous Learning Access to in-house training and education programs
Supportive Resources Free confidential counseling through our EFAP
Community Involvement Be part of initiatives that give back
This position is primarily office-based with the potential to work remotely for 2 out of every 5 working days.
Apply Today!
Be part of a team thats redefining retail communications. Apply now and help us shape the future of brand storytelling at London Drugs.
London Drugs is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills. The more inclusive we are the better our work will be.
We will provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work applicable to this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required. Be advised London Drugs DOES NOT use third party recruitment services.
London Drugs may collect use and/or disclose your personal information (including the information in this application) where it is reasonable for establishing managing or terminating an employment relationship. This includes the use or disclosure of your personal information to persons inside or external to our organization for the purpose of checking references or gathering other information to support an assessment of your candidacy.
To protect yourself do not respond to unsolicited job offers from individuals or e-mail addresses and never disclose any sensitive details about your identity (including personal or financial) to anyone you do not know or trust or on any unverified website or website you do not trust.
Compensation: $57700.00 - $75300.00 per year
London Drugs is 100% Canadian owned and is focused on local customers satisfaction. Across Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia London Drugs 79 stores employ more than 8000 staff dedicated to providing our customers with a superior shopping experience.
We are committed to making a positive impact on the world and the communities we operate in. From responsible sourcing packaging take-back and in-store recycling centres we invest in making our practices more environmentally sound and continue to look for better greener ways to do business.
We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Our supportive culture encourages creativity and collaboration allowing you to make a meaningful impact on our customers experiences. Together we celebrate diversity innovation and a shared passion for delivering exceptional service making London Drugs not just a place to work but a place to grow and succeed.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Internal Control
- Accounting And Auditing
- Accounts Handling
- General Services
- Elevator
- Brand
