Join Us in Creating the Best Places to Live, Shop, Work & Play

Are you passionate about marketing, communications, and social media? Do you thrive in an environment where you can bring a brand to life? If so, Southwest has the perfect opportunity for you.

We are seeking a Marketing & Communications Generalist to join our team. In this role, you will have the chance to craft compelling materials, narratives, and conversations across a variety of platforms, including digital, video, visual, and print. Your creativity, strong writing and team building skills will be essential as you collaborate with our team to engage our audience and continue to elevate the Southwest brand.

At Southwest, we believe in going beyond the necessary to create inspiring environments. To us, a building is so much more than just a collection of walls under a single roof. At Southwest, we believe an innovative, exceptional, thoughtfully designed building can inspire great things to happen inside and around it.

Here's a Few Reasons Why We Love Where We Work

• Performance Based Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Extended Health & Dental Benefits from Day 1
• Transit Allowance Program
• RRSP Plan with Company Matching
• Employee Health & Wellness Incentive - $300.00 Annual Reimbursement
• Professional Development Opportunities & Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Program - 10% off Southwest Properties Lease
• Resident & Employee Referral Programs
• Service Awards & Social Staff Events
• Charitable Donation Matching Program - $1,000.00 Annually
• 1 Day off to Volunteer

What Your Day Will Look Like

As a Marketing & Communications Generalist, you are responsible for bringing the Southwest brand to life through creative storytelling and effective marketing & communications strategies. You will create engaging content for different platforms like social media, websites, and print materials, working closely with various teams to keep the messaging consistent for both our internal and external customers.

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 8-hour workday.

Work Location: 1315 Lower Water Street, Southwest Properties Office. For content purposes you will also be visiting new development sites and buildings within the existing portfolio as required.

What You'll be Responsible For

• Contribute to the planning and implementation of all marketing and communications initiatives.
• Execute the content strategy for Southwest Properties.
• Assist with internal and external communications including planning, creation, and implementation.
• Write, design, and execute email campaigns.
• Gather content & news from corporate departments, new developments, and residential & commercial properties for placement in online media releases, and notices.
• Develop, manage, and execute retail & property events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce marketing materials.
• Implement the social media plan to increase brand awareness and boost consumer engagement.
• Manage content creation and update company websites, social channels, and marketing materials.
• Manage social platform scheduling and analytic reporting (ie Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube)
• Develop and monitor content marketing strategy for organic and paid social.
• Foster awareness and engagement across all channels.
• Shoot photography and video throughout the residential and commercial portfolio.
• Perform digital editing, design and cataloging for all marketing assets, graphic content, and material.
• Maintain consistency and ensure alignment with brand standards.
• Take interest and show passion in industry news and marketplace trends.
• Foster and develop corporate business alliances and partnerships.

Your Environment

You will be working in a modern, collaborative workspace designed to inspire creativity and teamwork. Our office layout encourages spontaneous conversations and idea-sharing, fostering a sense of community among the team. At Southwest innovation is valued, and every voice is heard. With access to supportive technologies and comfortable workspaces, we ensure that our employees have everything they need to thrive. Regular team-building activities and social events further enhance our culture, making our office not just a place to work, but a place to grow together.

What Will Help You Succeed

You don't require all the listed qualifications to add incredible value to our team. If you feel energized thinking about what you could accomplish at Southwest, we would love to hear from you.

• Strong attention to detail with quality output
• Entrepreneurial self-starter who adapts well to changing environments and market trends
• Experience with social media strategy and design fundamentals
• Proficient computer and software design skills in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Experience with Hubspot, Rent Cafe, and Matterport is considered an asset.
• Exceptional written, oral, presentation and communications skills
• Excels in performing with tact and professionalism
• High level of creativity, integrity, and dependability
• Experience copy editing
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
• Proficient with MAC OS
• Motivated by continuous learning and taking on new challenges.

Education: Degree, Certification or Training in Business, Marketing, PR / Communications or Design is considered an asset.

Position requires Criminal Records Check Completion.

People are at the Heart of Everything We Do

Southwest Properties is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team, who values your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Thank you for your interest in Southwest Properties. Those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

We are a team of individuals who get joy from bringing joy to others.