Who We Are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns? Where everyone’s friendly and helps each other out? That’s like Doane Grant Thornton. Except here we’re all professionals and there isn’t a mayor or a general store. What we’re trying to say is that we’re a large and growing professional services firm that still feels like a community. We employ over 3000 people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live. That’s what’s most important to us. We’re building a thriving organization that’s purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.
As a Coordinator, Marketing and Communications [Regional] your responsibilities will include:
- Draft agenda, prepare materials for meetings including visuals, prepare meeting minutes, follow up on action items and distribute as appropriate
- Support specific business unit initiatives and projects. Engage with the appropriate internal stakeholders
- Work closely with the Senior Administrative Assistant and the SOBU marketing team in the planning and coordination of events (in-person, virtual and hybrid) within SOBU
- Understand the stakeholders’ requirements and expectations for each event while ensuring appropriate timelines are set and met
- Coordinate logistics for small, medium to large sized meetings and events. This includes venue sourcing, booking event and meeting space, audio-visual requirements, negotiating contracts and pricing, coordinating with venues, scheduling activities
- Coordinate the invitation of and registration of attendees, as well as on-going communication regarding event details
- Assisting with the purchase of supplies, gifts, and prizes and coordinating the delivery and/or setup of the items at the event
- Conduct final inspections on the day of the event to ensure everything adheres to Doane Grant Thornton standards and act as the on-site contact at the event
- Final event reconciliation including the processing of pre-approved invoices and budget reporting
- Walk in other’s shoes and visualize the experience from the attendee’s perspective to make creative and innovative suggestions which will help improve, elevate, and add value to events, as well as help foresee possible issues before they arise
- Incorporate Doane Grant Thornton’s vision and purpose into everything you do
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If you’re a bit like us, you’re driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking. Here we walk in others shoes before taking action. Just imagine being part of a team that puts “we before me”, where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back. At Doane Grant Thornton, you’ll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally. This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are. And when all this comes together, well that’s when the magic happens!
Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day? Read our colleagues’ stories at www.discoveryourpurple.ca
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a Coordinator, Marketing and Communications [Regional]? Like the colour purple? Great. Here's a few more boxes we’re also hoping you can tick:
- University / college degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in marketing communications, professional services is an asset
- You are highly organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a deadline-oriented environment
- You are a creative and critical thinker who is passionate about marketing and communication
- You have exceptional and effective written and oral communication skills, and apply tact and discretion when communicating with others
- You are eager to learn and seek continuous improvement, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills
- You have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of tools, with an emphasis on Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics or other CRMs and marketing enablement tools is considered an asset
- You are familiar with digital marketing best practices
- You have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for occasional travel (when appropriate)
At Doane Grant Thornton we’re focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities. That’s our purpose. Or, as we like to say, living our purple.
What's in it for you?
Profit sharing, Flex days, RRSP contributions, Firmwide holiday closure, Wellness benefits, Concierge-like benefits, Work from anywhere in Canada in the summer for 4 weeks, and more!
Our special culture shines through when we have the opportunity to connect in person. That’s why we’re working in a model where teams are required to be together in the office 4 days per week.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages. We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants. Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.
