Job Description

About Outdoor Living Today

We are a Canadian-based manufacturer of high-quality Western Red Cedar kits, including sheds, raised garden beds, pergolas, gazebos, and playhouses. Designed with DIY simplicity in mind, our products blend natural beauty with durability and long-term value. As a sustainability-focused brand, we use responsibly sourced materials and proudly craft all our kits in Canada.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Marketing Assistant will help execute day-to-day marketing activities, from drafting emails to coordinating visual content and maintaining our website. This is a hands-on role that offers exposure to multiple facets of marketing, ideal for someone looking to grow in a creative and fast-moving environment.

What You'll Be Doing

Your work will be focused across three key areas:

50% - Social Media Management

Coordinate and schedule engaging posts across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Pinterest based on a shared content calendar Contribute to campaign planning with ideas for promotions, seasonal themes, and product highlights Source imagery, write captions, and support brand storytelling through consistent tone and visuals Monitor performance and audience engagement, making recommendations for optimization Collaborate with internal teams (sales, design, leadership) to align messaging and content timing

30% - Email Marketing

Assist in building and deploying marketing emails, newsletters, and automated workflows using established tools and templates Help manage subscriber segments and email lists, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with CASL/GDPR Support A/B testing, list hygiene, and performance reporting Collaborate on email calendar planning and content development

20% - General Marketing Support

Perform basic WordPress content updates for blog posts, landing pages, and product/service pages Assist with copywriting, image sourcing, and light image editing for marketing materials Help with the creation of visual content using Canva, Adobe, or similar tools for both digital and print formats Conduct ongoing market and competitor research to support content positioning and campaign refinement Support cross-functional marketing tasks and general campaign coordination

What We're Looking For

1-2 years of experience in a marketing, content, or digital communications role Familiarity with platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and email tools like Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Omnisend, etc. Basic understanding of CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress), SEO, and graphic tools (e.g. Canva or Adobe Suite) Great writing skills and a good eye for branding and design A proactive, curious, and detail-oriented mindset Bonus if you're passionate about home, garden, outdoor living, or DIY content

Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

$50,000-$55,000 CAD annually

Benefits:

Extended health and dental coverage

Vacation:

Two weeks paid vacation, plus paid office closure during the December holidays

Schedule:

Hybrid - two in-office days per week in Maple Ridge, BC.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Maple Ridge, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Maple Ridge, BC