Marketing Services and Event Coordinator

Marketing Services and Event Coordinator

Location: Vancouver, BC

Closing Date: May 12, 2026

Competition Number: MLTA-MKTG-202604-031

Base Salary: $55,000-$70,000. Salary based on skills and experience

Who we are

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 350 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada s best law firms by the Globe and Mail , MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Job summary

MLT Aikins is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented professional to join our marketing and business development team.

The main objective of this role is to provide a central point person for all marketing and business development related questions. You will manage the department s central inbox and be a skilled generalist who will either a) know the answer or b) know how to find it. Your impeccable communication skills will be punctuated with client service, and you will thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. You will possess obsessive attention to deadlines and details and a strong distaste for missed deadlines and errors.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Business Development and Solution Delivery, this full-time permanent position will be based in the firm s Vancouver office. It is a hybrid position with a physical presence in the office weekly to build relationships and as required to support in-office events. Some travel between our offices may be required.

Responsibilities include:

Coordinating marketing and events at the office level

Assisting our Marketing and Event Coordinator with firm-wide event preparation such as developing event webpages and invitations and supporting virtual events

Working with our in-house writers and contract designers to produce marketing materials (ads, brochures and handouts, seminar materials, direct mail) and serving as a set of eyes for proofing, quality control and adherence to the firm s brand and style guides

Managing the department s annual ad calendar, communicating with ad sales representatives and booking ads, working with our designer and writers to develop ads and manage revisions efficiently and obtaining lawyer and manager approvals as required

Providing centralized knowledge on external printing and fulfilment of marketing and business development tactics

Managing the firm s inventory of promotional products, sourcing products from our suppliers and coordinating with multiple internal stakeholders on their promotional product requirements

Helping create event and marketing collateral using our marketing platform - Hubspot

Tracking and coordinating sponsorship requests and execution of benefits such as logo requests, ticket purchases and event reminders

Updating the department s intranet page

Assisting on special projects and initiatives related to the department s annual goals

Experience with or ability to learn generative AI tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT) to enhance efficiency in processes, support initial drafting and communications and streamline research or data analysis tasks

Working closely with the Senior Director, Business Development and Solution Delivery to accomplish the department s functional and administrative tasks such as departmental training, invoicing and budget control, monthly reporting, updating directories, assisting with on-boarding requirements for new professional staff (coordinating web profiles and photos)

Qualifications include:

Undergraduate degree in marketing, commerce or business administration, communications or project management plus one to two years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

Experience as an advertising agency account coordinator or an event coordinator would be considered a very strong asset

Strong Microsoft Office abilities (intermediate to advanced user of Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

Strong understanding of design and printing processes

Exposure to or experience in any of the following areas would be a bonus

Professional services

CRM tools, particularly Hubspot

Event management and online payment tools

Marketing automation/email marketing tools

WordPress

Google Analytics

Inbound marketing methodology

InDesign, Photoshop or other Adobe Creative Suite programs

Canadian Press Stylebook

We offer:

A competitive salary including individual performance bonus

Comprehensive coverage for dental, health and wellness benefits

Access to group savings plans and investment options

Options for flexible work arrangements and vacation coverage

Growth and development opportunities

Mentorship and support

Ongoing job-specific training

A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal services to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.

If this sounds like you, please submit your resume and cover letter by using the Apply Button. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.