Marketing Manager (14 Month Contract)

FIRM DESCRIPTION

At Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP (OKT) our core purpose is advocating for Indigenous rights interests and self-determination. We are driven by a simple priority: helping our clients achieve their own goals and get the most out of the Canadian legal system.

We understand the practical challenges that Indigenous governments organizations and peoples face when engaging with Canadian law - whether in the courts in the boardroom or at the negotiating table. If there is a way the legal system can be used to benefit Indigenous communities chances are we provide that kind of service. We develop legal strategies collaboratively with our clients with Indigenous self-determination at the foundation of everything we do.

THE ROLE

The Marketing Manager at OKT is a senior hands-on role responsible for overseeing and executing all aspects of the firms marketing function. This position spans communications design strategy and events (both internal and client-facing) and plays a central role in advancing OKTs brand profile and business development objectives.

Working closely with the Marketing and Production Assistant the Marketing Manager leads the firms marketing initiatives from concept through execution while managing budgets stakeholders and multiple priorities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategy & Brand Development

• Develop and implement the firms annual marketing and brand strategy.
• Design and execute initiatives that highlight the expertise of OKT lawyers including:
  • Event series
  • Podcast programming
  • Webinar series
• Ensure consistency and quality across all marketing materials and communications.

Communications & Content

• Manage the firms social media presence and campaigns.
• Oversee submissions to legal publications directories and rankings.
• Support lawyers in the development and production of RFPs and proposals.
• Produce and edit high-quality public-facing content across formats and audiences (downloadable resources podcasts video etc.).
• Support the firms management team with internal communication initiatives.

Events Sponsorships & Engagement

• Plan and execute internal and client-facing events.
• Review approve and coordinate all marketing elements related to firm sponsorships.
• Support internal initiatives including OKTs internal social activities and committee-led projects (recruitment and EDI)

Budget & Operations

• Manage marketing-related budgets including Marketing Internal Social Initiatives Sponsorships/Donations and the Recruitment Committee budgets.
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Train support and manage a junior marketing team.
• Work collaboratively with lawyers leadership and external stakeholders.
• Bring creativity innovation and new ideas to a grassroots marketing environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• 57 years of experience in a marketing management role preferably in a legal or professional services environment.
• Broad experience across legal marketing including communications events branding and digital marketing.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex deliverables.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills and the ability to work effectively with non-communications professionals.
• Experience planning and executing corporate and client events.
• Familiarity with RFPs legal rankings and submissions.
• Comfortable managing multiple budgets and full marketing portfolios.
• Proficiency with design and production tools including Canva and podcast platforms (e.g. Riverside Buzzsprout).
• Ability and willingness to:
  • Travel when required
  • Work evenings for events

The ideal candidate is confident adaptable and solutions-oriented with a strong understanding of a grassroots approach to marketing. They bring an open mind thrive in a fast-paced environment and are able to deliver high-quality results with limited reliance on software. Due to the event-focused nature of this role it may occasionally require lifting items weighing up to 30 lbs. Accommodations are available and candidates who may require support with this task are encouraged to apply.

This position offers a competitive wage and includes benefits along with a health spending account from the first day. They are also entitled to four weeks vacation and a salary range between $100k-$115k - dependant on skillset and years of experience.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

OKT has adopted proactive recruitment strategies that are aimed at mitigating direct and systemic discrimination. We remain committed to an equitable hiring process that reaches and supports a diverse pool of candidates.

We are committed to open honest and inclusive recruitment practices and provide equal opportunities to all applicants. OKT also supports applicants with disabilities by offering accommodations throughout the recruitment process that take individual accessibility needs into account.

If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or need assistance to submit your application please contact us at or and ask to be transferred to the VP People & Marketing to submit your accommodation request.

DEMOGRAPHIC SURVEY

As part of our ongoing commitment to equity diversity and inclusion OKT invites applicants to complete a short optional demographic survey. The information collected will help us assess and strengthen our EDI initiatives.

Participation in the survey is voluntary. Choosing not to provide information will not affect your application or how it is considered. All information will be kept confidential and secure and will be used solely for the purpose of evaluating OKTs diversity equity and inclusion efforts.

The survey should take approximately four minutes to complete.

Required Experience:

Manager