Job Description

Help people create homes they love

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Join the Urban Barn team as a Marketing Communications Coordinator at our Home Office located in Burnaby, BC.


With over 50 retail stores across the country, Urban Barn is a national retail chain offering high-quality furniture and home decor. We're passionate about making our customers and our employees feel right at home.

This is an in-office position Monday-Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Friday's.

Reporting to the Marketing Program Manager, the Marketing Communications Coordinator plays a pivotal role in executing marketing and communication strategies that strengthen Urban Barn's brand image and drive customer engagement.

What You'll Do

Develop and distribute marketing, promotional and e-commerce communications to stores, warehouses, and Home Offices. Monitor and respond to Marketing inquiries while coordinating with appropriate teams for timely resolution. Support coordination of integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels, including digital marketing, social media, email marketing, content marketing, mobile marketing, and traditional media. Provide marketing administration and support, including image and product trackers, photoshoot coordination, and participation in special projects and committees as needed. Support marketing and PR events including seasonal launches, store openings, media opportunities, and in-store events. Manage print production, vendor relationships, and logistics for promotional materials, store displays, seasonal launches, point-of-sale materials, and events, ensuring timely delivery. Manage and track marketing budget invoices using the tracking tool, ensuring timely payments through collaboration with the accounts payable/finance department.

Who You Are

Great communicator, able to share creative ideas and collaborate effectively with the team Excellent writing and proofreading skills Extremely detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines Active listener who values diverse perspectives and fosters open dialogue Trusted professional who maintains confidentiality of sensitive and personal information Proactive and always looking for ways to improve processes, embracing change with a positive mindset Strong team player who builds positive, respectful relationships across all levels Reliable and committed to meeting deadlines while balancing multiple priorities

What You Bring

Proficiency in MS Office is required Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and time management abilities Adaptability and a proactive approach to taking on additional responsibilities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment Bilingual language skills (French & English) are an asset 1-3 years of experience in Marketing and/or Communications is an asset

Why Join Urban Barn:

We don't just sell home decor; we help furnish life's biggest moments Competitive salary Group benefits (health, dental, and vision coverage) A Group RSP program A 40% discount on Urban Barn products Opportunities for professional development and advancement We offer a fun work environment with a collaborative team that loves to talk design

Urban Barn offers a welcoming environment where inclusion, diversity, and equity are paramount. We are committed to creating and strengthening a culture of respect and openness in all our stores, warehouses, and offices.