manager, marketing

Activa is looking for a Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives that support our homebuilding and rental communities across Waterloo Region. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team, shape campaigns, strengthen our brand, and make a direct impact on business growth. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required to support community launches, events, and other promotional activities. If you're a collaborative marketing leader who enjoys building strong brands, developing people, and delivering results, we'd love to hear from you. Responsibilities: * Lead and support a small marketing team, providing coaching, direction, and day-to-day guidance. * Develop and execute marketing strategies and campaigns for new home communities, rental properties, launches, and events. * Manage digital marketing activities, including websites, social media, email marketing, online advertising, and lead generation. * Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all customer-facing materials and channels. * Review marketing performance and use data to improve campaign results and return on investment. * Work closely with sales, rental, and leadership teams to support business goals. * Manage marketing budgets and relationships with external agencies, vendors, and partners. Requirements: * Post-secondary education in Marketing, Business, Communications, Advertising, or a related field. * Minimum 5 years of progressive marketing experience, including developing and executing marketing strategies and managing budgets. * Proven people leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, performance management, and developing team members. * Strong communication, organization, and project management skills. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Experience with tools such as Salesforce, Pardot, Google Ads, Meta Ads, Adobe Creative Cloud, and social media platforms. * Experience in residential construction, real estate, property management, or rental housing is an asset. The successful candidate will be required to produce a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Judicial Matters Check in the original format and dated within one (1) month of the conditional offer from Activa group of companies This role is open due to an existing vacancy. We appreciate your interest, however only qualified candidates will be contacted. Activa is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources department. Pay: $100,000.00-$110,000.00 per year Benefits: * Company events * Dental care * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care Application question(s): * Are you eligible to work in Canada? * Are you comfortable with the posted wage for this role? * Which option best describes your people leadership experience? A) No formal people leadership experience B) Led 1-3 employees and participated in training or coaching C) Led 4-7 employees with responsibility for performance management and development D) Led 8+ employees with responsibility for hiring, coaching, performance management, and employee development E) Led managers or supervisors and was accountable for team development and succession planning Licence/Certification: * Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person