Manager, Marketing and Creative Services

Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory are understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre-contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations.

Position Summary

Centennial College is seeking a collaborative and creative leader to oversee Marketing and Creative Services, driving marketing strategies that strengthen the College’s reputation and support institutional priorities.

Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Creative Services, the manager will lead the planning, development and delivery of the College’s marketing and promotional activities. The incumbent will partner with leaders across the College to provide strategic marketing advice, coordinate initiatives, and deliver projects that promote Centennial’s programs, services, and priorities to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plans, leads and manages all aspects of numerous complex projects from planning stage to final production for key constituents across the College.
• Coordinates and manages traditional college-wide marketing and promotions to strengthen the College’s brand with key constituents.
• Provides leadership, guidance, and support to staff, including assigning work, recruiting, onboarding, coaching, and managing performance.
• Assists in the development of strategy and oversees the design, production and execution of annual digital marketing campaigns for student recruitment purposes.
• Collaborative with key constituents throughout the College in the development and implementation of various marketing plans.
• Ensures projects adhere to brand guidelines while also meeting business and strategic objectives of the College.
• Partners with leadership to develop goals and objectives, measuring results, and planning and monitoring yearly budgets.
• Researches, writes, and edits content for college publications and promotional materials that support departmental goals and Centennial College’s priorities.
• Maintains fair, equitable and effective collegial work environment, and as necessary works quickly and respectfully to conduct first level investigations to resolve disputes.

Qualifications/Experience

• Three (3) year diploma or degree in marketing, corporate communications, public relations and/or journalism or an equivalent combination of related and recent experience.
• Minimum (7) seven years’ progressive experience in a relevant marketing and/or communications role; Experience in a post-secondary or similar work environment preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in multicultural communications, writing, and editing for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated management skills with proven experience leading teams; experience leading a team in a unionized environment is an asset.
• Extensive project management planning and time management skills to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Proven financial and resource planning skills to develop/manage department and project budgets.
• Strong consultative and negotiation skills with the ability to resolve conflicts with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding working in a highly diverse, and multi-cultural work environment
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) combined with well-developed editing skills.
• Proficient with word processing and related software (Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Illustrator etc.), knowledge of print production processes, desktop publishing and web/new media design.
• Demonstrated effective use of various AI technologies in daily work, including project management and creative development.

Apply online: www.centennialcollege.ca/careers

Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer.

When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by November 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J1126-0539. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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