Marketing and Events Supervisor

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 16, 2026
1 position

$70,000–$80,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Marketing and Events Supervisor will develop and execute divisional marketing plans while leading a team to deliver high-impact digital campaigns and corporate events. This role involves managing budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure marketing objectives align with business goals.

Job details

Marketing and Events Supervisor Tomlinson is looking for a Marketing and Events Supervisor. As a hands-on leader of marketing execution, the successful candidate will bring a passion for digital advertising, design and event excellence, with a proactive desire to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact brand experiences and drive continuous improvement in our team. The Marketing and Events Supervisor will play a critical role in turning strategy into results: staying closely connected to the divisions we serve, measuring what works and adjusting quickly, and embracing new challenges as the business evolves. The ideal individual is a driven, hands-on marketer who takes ownership from idea to results, thrives on variety and is energized by figuring out something new. They bring a customer-first mindset, adapt quickly as priorities shift and are eager to grow as a leader. Location: 100 Citigate Drive, Ottawa, ON Vacancy Type: Replacement DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Marketing execution Develop and execute divisional marketing plans in alignment with Tomlinson's marketing strategy, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver marketing services that help each division reach its business goals. Serve as a trusted partner to internal customers, maintaining regular touchpoints to understand their priorities and gather feedback. Lead quarterly marketing reporting, measuring the effectiveness of marketing plans and campaigns, and recommending adjustments to internal customers and senior leadership. Build and launch integrated campaigns across digital, email, print and event channels, alongside tactics delivered by team members. Plan, build, manage and optimize Google Ads and paid social campaigns for assigned accounts, including structured testing and performance reporting. Design marketing collateral, presentations, signage and print materials using Adobe Creative Suite, and manage print production. Corporate events and programs Serve as Event Lead for internal, customer, trade and community events ranging from 10 to more than 500 attendees, from planning and budgeting through execution and evaluation. Execute and direct corporate marketing programs as required, including recurring annual programs and new company wide initiatives, from planning and coordination through delivery and evaluation. Manage vendor relationships and control event and program spending within approved budgets. Team leadership Supervise a Marketing Specialist, Content Marketing Specialist and Marketing Coordinator, including work assignment, coaching and annual performance reviews. Develop team members' skills and careers through regular feedback, development goals and ongoing mentorship. Own the marketing team's end-to-end workflow, from request intake through delivery, monitoring capacity across a self-directed team, spotting bottlenecks early and refining processes so work moves smoothly. Set quality standards for team deliverables, reviewing work, giving clear feedback and removing obstacles when deadlines or quality are at risk. Drive continuous improvement through campaign reviews, process refinements and adoption of new tools and best practices. Foster a collaborative, customer-first team culture that is open to change and ready to pivot. Represent marketing in cross-departmental meetings and planning sessions. Contribute to overall marketing strategy and the annual event calendar in partnership with the Marketing Strategy Supervisor. REQUIREMENTS: Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management and/or related field or equivalent experience. 5+ years in marketing and event management, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Hands-on experience planning, managing and optimizing paid digital advertising, including Google Ads and paid social. Strong understanding of marketing strategy, branding and campaign execution, with proven performance reporting skills. Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, demonstrated through a portfolio of original work. Demonstrated experience planning and executing large-scale events. Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple projects at once. Strong budgeting, forecasting and analytical skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project management tools. Preferred Experience with CRMs (Salesforce), analytics platforms and online storefronts. Practical experience or knowledge of the construction and/or environmental services industry, or B2B marketing. Core competencies Strong collaboration and project management skills, with the ability manage multiple stakeholders and complex projects simultaneously. Adaptability and comfort pivoting quickly as priorities change. Resourcefulness: confidence taking on unfamiliar work and finding a way to deliver it. Results orientation and accountability for deliverables. Proactive, solutions-focused problem solving. Strong communication and stakeholder management. Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development. Commitment to diversity and inclusion. COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The expected range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Placement within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including qualifications and experience. TOMLINSON OFFERS: Competitive wages Bonus programs Employer paid health and dental benefits Extensive training programs and tuition reimbursement Retirement benefits program Family-oriented team environment Employee discounts and other rewards programs The Tomlinson Group of Companies encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies. We are committed to leveraging the latest technology to enhance our recruitment process. We may use AI tools in the screening and selection of candidates to efficiently and fairly assess all applicants. A Recruiter will review all results generated by AI. If you have any questions, please contact our HR department.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in marketing and event management, including 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and hands-on experience with paid digital advertising platforms are required.