Overview:
MHPM Project Leaders is seeking a strategic and business-savvy Marketing and Communications Specialist to join our team. Reporting to the Director, Marketing and Communications, the MarCom Specialist is integral to helping MHPM achieve its overall business goals.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, the Marketing and Commmunications Specialist will work with our leaders nationally and internationally to design, develop and implement innovative marketing and communications strategies that will drive business results. The Marketing and Commmunications Specialist will oversee activities or numerous external suppliers and be responsible for the quality and timeliness of those deliverables.

Responsibilities:

As our ideal candidate:

• You are an experienced communicator who has worked in a private-sector, B-to-B environment.

• Experience in a consulting firm would be an asset. Experience in our sector would be awesome.

• You have worked in several marketing and communications disciplines, e.g. sales-support materials and tools; conferences, trade shows and events; website development and online marketing; social media; employee communications; direct marketing campaigns; branding; videos; customer-relationship management; and proposals.

• You have been involved in research, strategy and operational planning.

• You are a superior writer who simplifies the complex.

• You are able to switch your writing style easily from marketing collateral…to online communications…to creating ads…to writing video scripts.

• You understand how to understand your target audiences, and tailor your messaging and vehicles accordingly.

• You are creative, yet business savvy.

• You move seamlessly from the big picture to the operational detail, with excellent project management skills.

• You have strong presentation skills and communicate your ideas effectively. Your PowerPoint skills bring your presentations – and the presentations of others -- to life.

• You have experience leading design. Knowledge of design tools would be an asset.

• You are comfortable navigating organizational structure.

• You work within tight deadlines and under pressure, remaining focused and professional.

• You are a proactive team player who interacts well with people at all levels.

• You are flexible, understand there may be other duties as assigned, and can adapt as required to meet MHPM’s business priorities.

Who We Are

MHPM Project Leaders specializes in leading building and infrastructure projects. Our MHPM Get it RightSolutionTMensures we get it ready, get it built and get it performing – so investors, owners and occupants have certainty of success. Established in 1989, MHPM employs 350 people in 25 offices throughout Canada and the Middle East.

Qualifications:
What you’ll need to be successful:

• Five or more years of experience working in a corporate marketing role.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Marketing/Communications or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of and demonstrated experience with websites.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Excellent business writing skills.
• Self-starter with superior project management skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, track projects and meet urgent deadlines.
• Enjoys working in a team environment.
• Precise and accurate attention to detail.
• Bilingualism is an asset.

MHPM is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive benefits package, and unlimited potential for professional growth.

MHPM is a member company of Colliers International, global leaders in the property services sector providing quality services in commercial real estate, residential property management, property improvement and project management consulting.