Marketing Support Specialist

This role is part of the National Business Development Support team in Toronto or Montreal.

We are seeking a dynamic Marketing Support Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will help support the execution of various initiatives within our team of strategists. You will be responsible for organizing and managing events, leading or supporting webcast production, managing Continuing Education (CE) credits, and specialize in brand guidelines and graphic design. You are also eager to learn the life and health insurance industry and need for B2B focused marketing. You will interact with internal and external stakeholders working in other fields, as a result; Interpersonal savvy is therefore essential. More specifically, you will be required to:

• Have an affinity for unique and modern B2B marketing strategies to break the barriers of what is being done in the industry.

• Protect the Desjardins brand

• Familiarize yourself with internal approval guidelines: compliance, legal, brand and public relations

• Support and/or lead specialized development projects, initiatives and activities that impact Life & Health Insurance business development and Product and Advance Case.

• Support partners and team members to help them position, plan, develop, execute, and monitor strategic marketing projects and initiatives

• Provide technical support for projects, complex operational issues, event logistics, and the production of advertising and promotional materials and technical estimates. Carry out specialized technical studies, research, and analysis.

• Serve as a resource person for the submission of solutions and action plans.

What we offer*

• Competitive salary and annual bonus

• 4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year

• Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement

• Group insurance including telemedicine

• Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment

* Benefits apply based on eligibility criteria.

What you bring to the table

• College diploma in a related field

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience

• Please note that other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered

• Strong communication skills in both French and English, both oral and written due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with english-speaking partners, members and/or clients

• Intermediate knowledge of Compliance branding, PR, Legal

• Intermediate knowledge of Marketing strategies

• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe suite of tools including Photoshop, InDesign and creation of graphics and images

• Intermediate knowledge of Business Development asset OAW/Quebec (wholesaling, life &health product) 

• Intermediate knowledge of copyrighting 

• Available for travel occasionally 10-20% in Ontario and Quebec

Business insight, Interpersonal Savvy

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Trade Union (If applicable)

At Desjardins, we believe in equity, diversity and inclusion. We're committed to welcoming, respecting and valuing people for who they are as individuals, learning from their differences, embracing their uniqueness, and providing a positive workplace for all. At Desjardins, we have zero tolerance for discrimination of any kind. We believe our teams should reflect the diversity of the members, clients and communities we serve.

If there's something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job you're applying for more accessible, let us know. We can provide accommodations at any stage in the recruitment process. Just ask!

Job Family

Marketing (FG)

Unposting Date

2025-04-8