Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism is looking for an organized, collaborative and communicative professional who is enthusiastic about making an impact on Winnipeg and its future. If you believe in our city, have a passion for people and process, and are interested in helping our organization operate at its best, consider joining our dynamic and growing team!

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Project Specialist leads the execution of marketing projects and campaigns, bridging internal business objectives with external-facing campaigns and content with the goal of elevating Winnipeg's visibility as a place to live, work, invest and visit. As a key member of the Marketing team, the Marketing Project Specialist acts as a liaison with all departments within the organization and will need to develop a deep understanding of our core audiences to provide strategic marketing guidance to our business development units.

RESPONSIBILITIES/FUNCTIONS

• Collaborate with Winnipeg Economic Development Winnipeg and Tourism's business unit leads and the Director of Marketing to develop comprehensive marketing plans aligned with objectives and priorities with a focus on B2B and economic development priorities
• Create and own detailed project plans, deliverables, work back schedules, and budgets in collaboration with the Director of Marketing and across internal teams and external agencies
• Lead the execution and optimization of integrated marketing campaigns that build awareness of Winnipeg as a destination for investment and events
• Act as the primary liaison with external agency partners and vendors to ensure campaign objectives, timelines and deliverables are met
• Provide appropriate briefs to ensure all aspects of a project are agreed to and delivered on brief and on budget
• Collaborate with other teams in the organization to understand their initiatives and goals and how best to achieve them through marketing support
• Establish and communicate clear project roles, responsibilities and timelines across teams
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understanding of audience segmentation and experience executing marketing projects and campaigns through earned, owned and paid tactics
• Ability to distill complex topics into dynamic messaging
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Ability to manage several concurrent projects and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and editing skills
• Ability to manage budgets, vendors and agency relationships
• Excellent communication skills including experience working with and presenting to peers and leadership teams
• Ability to work well in a team environment and independently

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Diploma or degree in marketing and/or communications is required
• Minimum three years of marketing experience, with a focus on project management and campaign development
• Experience working with external agencies to deliver on projects
• Budget management experience
• Experience in preparing and writing creative marketing briefs
• Experience with digital marketing tools, platforms (e.g. Google Analytics, HubSpot) and performance optimization techniques
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, monday.com and Salesforce is preferred
• Experience in marketing for tourism, business or economic development is preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Full-time, in-office position with standard business hours
• Works well in a fast-paced environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously.

DIVERSE TEAMS CREATE BETTER IDEAS AND GROWTH IN OUR CITY!

A strong connector between business, industry, educational institutions and governments, Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism knows the most diverse teams bring about the best results when it comes to innovation, growth, and impact on a community.

HOW TO APPLY

Option One:

- Step 1: Visit https://workinmanitoba.ca/ and click "Connect with employers now". Then follow the steps to create or log into your account.

- Step 2: Search for Winnipeg Economic Development & Tourism in the Work in Manitoba job portal.

- Step 3: Submit your resume and cover letter through the portal.

Option Two:

- Submit your resume and cover letter via Isarta

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, April 16, 2026. We thank all applicants for your interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.