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Job Title
Marketing Specialist (Hybrid) (12 month appointment)
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Location
Central Campus
Open Date
04/16/2026
Job Type
Limited Term (>12 months)
Close Date
04/25/2026
Employee Group
Unifor Unit 1, Staff
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Department
DSB Marketing & Communications
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Salary Grade/Band
Grade 7
Salary Range
$25.70 - $39.89 (hourly)
Job Code
JD1219
Existing Vacancy
Yes - Newly Created Position
Target Number of Openings
1
Hours per Week
35
Posting Details
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (Hybrid schedule)
Education Level
3 year College Diploma in Marketing or related field of study.
Career Level
Requires 3 years of relevant experience.
Location
Main Campus, Hamilton
Anticipated Start Date
11-May-26
Employment Type
Limited Term Employee
Duration
12 Month Appointment
Job Description
Unit Description:
This job provides marketing support to the Marketing and Communication team at the DeGroote School of Business. The DeGroote School of Business (DSB) has developed a reputation for innovative programs, and teaching and research excellence. DSB offers undergraduate, professional and research-focused graduate programs across two campuses (Hamilton and Burlington) to over 4,000 students and includes several interdisciplinary programs. DeGroote’s strategic plan prioritizes McMaster’s five strategic pillars of Inclusive Excellence, Teaching and Learning, Research Excellence, Community Engagement and Operational Excellence. The Faculty has placed a priority on fostering inclusive excellence in everything we do, across our community of stakeholders.
Job Summary:
Support the planning and execution of marketing strategies for the department. Responsible for working on activities that include, but are not limited to, developing content, deploying emails and social media messages, search engine optimization and marketing, updating websites and landing pages, managing social media communities, assisting with internal and community and events, and measuring program performance through data analytics.
Accountabiltiies:
Supervision:
Assets:
The successful candidate has demonstrated writing and editing skills, including experience in developing print assets, digital analytics, proficiency with content management systems (CMS) and customer relationship (CRM) tools. They enjoy working in a team environment as well as independently, have demonstrated experience with various software applications including Word, Excel and Outlook as well as proven experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, newsletter creation platforms, or equivalent technologies. Knowledge or experience working in an academic setting is considered an asset, along with experience with Google Analytics, Meltwater, Adobe Creative Cloud, Slack and Asana. Preference will be given to candidates who embody our values: Honouring and respecting others and ourselves, practicing creativity and courageous inquiry and action, and engaging one another with generous recognition of our interdependence.
How To Apply
To apply for this job, please submit your application online.
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