Full-Time - Temporary / 12-Month Contract (Maternity Leave Coverage) Wanuskewin Collective - Broadway LocationPotential for extension or permanent employment

Wanuskewin Collective is more than a retail brand - it is a curated platform for Indigenous artists, designers, and makers. Through thoughtful merchandising, storytelling, and community connection, our gift shops celebrate Indigenous creativity in both traditional and contemporary forms.

We are seeking a creative, strategic, and highly organized Marketing Manager to lead our marketing initiatives and elevate the Wanuskewin Collective brand across digital and in-store channels.

This full-time, 12-month maternity leave coverage position offers the opportunity to shape campaigns, grow our online presence, and lead content creation while working closely with the Manager and overseeing a Marketing Assistant. There is potential for extension or permanent employment.

What You'll Lead

• Develop and execute a cohesive content calendar
• Publish 3-4 posts per week, including:
• Minimum 1 short-form video per week
• Carousel posts, graphics, product features, and artist highlights
• Promote seasonal launches, workshops, holiday campaigns, and special promotions
• Create engaging, trend-aware content that aligns with Wanuskewin Collective's voice and aesthetic
• Monitor performance metrics and refine strategy accordingly
• Keep the website current, accurate, and aligned with modern design and retail trends
• Update webpages with new products, promotions, seasonal collections, and holidays
• Upload and merchandise new product listings with compelling descriptions and imagery
• Ensure online campaigns reflect in-store initiatives
• Plan and execute marketing campaigns for:
• Seasonal collections
• Holiday promotions
• Artist features
• Workshops and special events
• Coordinate workshop preparation and promotion alongside the Marketing Assistant and Manager
• Lead Beadmaster planning and organization, including promotional coordination and product spotlighting
• Maintain organized campaign timelines and promotional calendars

Team Leadership & Creative Oversight

• Oversee and assign duties to the Marketing Assistant
• Guide content creation, short-form video production, product photography, and graphics
• Oversee new product imagery to ensure visual consistency and brand alignment

What You Bring

• 3+ years of marketing, digital marketing, or social media experience
• Strong understanding of short-form video and current social trends
• Experience managing e-commerce platforms and updating websites
• Experience using the Meta Suite (Facebook/Instagram), and Google MyBusiness is an asset
• Strong writing, storytelling, and visual merchandising sensibility
• Excellent organization and project management skills
• Experience supervising or mentoring team members is an asset
• Photography, graphic design, and/or video editing skills are considered an asset
• Appreciation for Indigenous art, culture, and community-focused retail environments

This is an opportunity to contribute to a growing retail brand rooted in artistry, culture, and thoughtful curation - while leading creative marketing initiatives that directly support artists and community engagement.

If you are a strategic thinker who loves creating meaningful content and wants to make an impact in a creative retail environment, we would love to hear from you.

Wanuskewin Collective is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. In accordance with applicable human rights legislation, preference may be given to qualified Indigenous applicants. We encourage candidates who wish to self-identify to do so in their application.

Questions?

Reach out to the Hiring Manager, Kennedy.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in joining Wanuskewin Collective. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We truly appreciate the time and care taken in submitting your application.