Marketing & Communications Associate

Who is COVE

COVE is a tech hub and commercialization partner home to more than 400 organizations that use its facilitiesservicesand programs.COVE brings together industry academia and government to accelerate marine technology development and commercialization - from seabed to space - ensuring resilient supply chains built with Canadian solutions. Through its vast international network COVE has been at the forefront of providing invaluable networking opportunities fostering connections and leading discussions within the global marine technology community.

COVE spearheads programs aimed at nurturing talentexpeditingthe release of technology products and bolstering the success of emerging ventures by startups scaleups and SMEs. These initiatives coupled with COVEs ability to harness diverse skills andexpertisenationally within the innovation ecosystem serve as an enabler for overcoming industry challenges driving economic growth and delivering value to investors.

As COVE experiences rapid expansion we are activelyseekingto expand our team to further bolster our transformational influence on the marine sector. We recognize that our journey toward this goal hinges on the strength of our team-a group of individuals who collaborate innovate and continually strive for excellence. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey of discovery and advancement.

The Opportunity

This is a 13-month contract role covering a maternity leave with an anticipated start in May 2026.

The Marketing & Communications Associate plays a key role in executing COVEs communications digital presence and brand visibility.

This position is responsible for producing high-quality content supporting digital channels and coordinating events and stakeholder communications. Working closely with the Manager Branding & Communications the Associate helps ensure COVEs messaging is clear consistent and aligned with organizational priorities.

This is a hands-on execution-focused role suited to someone who is highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced collaborative environment.

What Youll Do:

• Draft edit and format communications materials including newsletters blogs press releases reports and social content.
• Translate technical and program-related information into clear engaging and accessible communications
• Prepare and coordinate content for distribution across channels
• Maintain and update website content in alignment with COVEs brand and priorities.
• Coordinate the planning scheduling and publishing of social media content.
• Monitor engagement and track media mentions and digital performance.
• Support ongoing to improvements to COVEs digital presence.
• Support communications with tenants partners funders and other stakeholders by preparing updates and materials.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to share program information and support engagement.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across COVEs community.
• Support the Marketing & Engagement Lead in the planning and delivery of events including workshops Ocean Connectors and networking activities.
• Coordinate communications and promotional materials for events.
• Represent COVE at events and support on-site execution as required.
• Track event participation and assist with post-event evaluation.
• Independently manage assigned tasks timelines and deliverables.
• Work closely with the Manager Branding & Communications on content approvals and alignment.
• Maintain records of media coverage and communications outputs.

• Ensure compliance with COVEs policies and procedures including human resources safety and operational standards.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to support the success and growth of COVEs programs and strategic initiatives.
  

What You Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Communications Public Relations Marketing or a related field or equivalent education and work experience.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience in communications marketing or digital content roles.
• Strong writing and editing skills across multiple formats.
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital content workflows.
• Familiarity with tools such as Mailchimp Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (In Design Illustrator or Photoshop).
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics social media insights).
• Experience updating website content (CMS platforms).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working with technical or scientific content and translating it for broader audiences.
• Professional communication skills and ability to interact with both internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Assets:

• Experience in marine technology defence or innovation sectors.
  

Working at COVE

At our core we are a team driven by our passion for empowering marine tech innovators serving as unwavering advocates for every visionary who walks through our doors. Integrity creativity and diversity are not just values to us - they are the bedrock of our identity. We thrive within an integrated team environment where collective efforts culminate in tangible results. Embracing diversity in our workforce is paramount for fostering genuine collaboration and fulfilling the impactful responsibilities we hold within our community. We cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates individual differences ensuring that each persons unique talents and strengths are fully recognized appreciated and utilized. Operating within a hybrid and flexible work environment allows us to optimize the collective potential of our highly collaborative team enabling us to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to learn and make an impact by working for a dynamic growing company on meaningful projects that find solutions to real-life problems.
• Comprehensive paid time off including vacation personal sick time and additional days for family illness or medical appointments.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely 1 day/week.
• Team wide bonding activities and casual work environment.
• Tech focused office location convenient via transit and bike paths.
• Learning and growth opportunities.
• Employee referral program.
• Competitive salary.

Talent Pool

As part of our ongoing recruitment efforts we continually identify candidates who demonstrate the skills experience and potential to contribute to our organization. By submitting your application you will be considered for current and future opportunities that match your qualifications and interests.

Should your profile align with our current or future needs a member of our recruitment team may reach out to you to discuss potential opportunities and to further assess your fit for specific roles within our organization.

Dont meet every single requirement At COVE we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace so if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align with every single qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We are committed to ensuring accommodations are made available to persons with disabilities during the recruitment assessment and selection processes and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request.

We offer an excellent working environment where life balance is valued. Our people and their commitment to quality work is what drives our success. You can find out more information about COVE at.Salary for this position will be commensurate with experience note that relocation costs are not supported.

To be considered for this position please apply online by clicking Apply. The deadline for submission is April 9th 2026 at 5pm (Atlantic). We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager