Marketing Associate

Matix Lumber Inc. is a family and locally owned and operated professional building supply centre that provides for all of your building needs. We are a building supply and project centre providing project providing contractors and do-it yourself builders with the tools, materials, design, and construction services to support projects of any scale.

Matix Lumber services all sectors of the building industry and offer a comprehensive selection of quality lumber and building materials manufactured by North America’s leading producers. We provide contractors, avid builders DIYers, and community leaders the tools, construction service, and design expertise to support residential and commercial projects - from start to finish.

We believe in building collaborative, mutually beneficial relationships with everyone we work with and have been able to achieve this through our industry experience, sound project execution, and visionary thinking.
- Develop and implement social media strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement across various platforms, including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
- Create and curate engaging content for social media channels, including posts, images, videos, and infographics.
- Provide, advise and execute improvements based on industry research for our websites.
- Monitor social media trends, track performance metrics, and provide regular reports on social media engagement and campaign effectiveness.
- Assist in the planning and execution of public relations activities, including drafting press releases, coordinating media interviews, and engaging in media relations to send to the VP of People Marketing and Innovation.
- Develop strategies to improve on the overall employee experience and assist with event planning as needed.
- Completing the tasks involved with basic copywriting and ensuring that complex material is presented in a clear and concise manner that’s easy to understand for the assigned audience.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute employee events, such as team-building activities, recognition programs, and company-wide celebrations.
- Coordinate event logistics, including venue selection, vendor management, budget tracking, and on-site event coordination.
- Assist in the development, production and supervision of marketing materials, such as brochures, presentations, and promotional items.
- Assist with organizing and setting up industry trade shows.
- Working with other departments to ensure their marketing needs are met.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices in the industry.
- Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and marketing best practices.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Marketing, Communications, or a related field is considered an asset.
- Experience in public relations, and event planning.
- Experience with managing websites (content and analytics)
- Experience with Squarespace is considered an asset.
- Proficient in using social media management tools and analytics platforms.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
- Experience with photography/videography is considered an asset.
- Continuous improvement focused.
- A keen sense of urgency is critical.
- Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and graphic design software is a plus.

Our employees enjoy a full range of health benefits and other Company perks including benefits, store discount, tuition reimbursement, and much more.