Marketing Associate

Role overview

Avison Young is looking for a Marketing Associate to support brokerage operations in Downtown Toronto through marketing, graphic design, and communications work. This role is centered on producing polished print and digital materials, helping shape campaigns that support marketing, sales enablement, and communications objectives, and managing projects through to completion with strong attention to quality, timing, and process.

The position suits someone who thrives in a busy setting, enjoys working with ambitious colleagues, and is comfortable balancing independent ownership with close collaboration. Strong interpersonal communication, resourcefulness, integrity, and a willingness to take on a variety of tasks are important in this role.

About the company

Avison Young is a global commercial real estate brokerage and advisory business that delivers transaction, management, financial, and consulting services. Its operating model is built to strengthen collaboration across teams and better serve clients. The company’s purpose is to help create real economic, social, and environmental value by improving the places where people live and work.

The organization emphasizes wellbeing across economic, mental, and physical dimensions and promotes a culture where people support one another. It has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 15 consecutive years and holds Platinum Club status.

What you will do

• Bring fresh and practical ideas to marketing initiatives for different teams across the region.
• Develop the layout and visual presentation of marketing assets using Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, as well as Microsoft Office applications including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, and promotional materials such as email campaigns, flyers, floor plans, maps, invitations, presentation boards, signage, and similar collateral.
• Monitor project flow and ensure deliverables are completed on schedule and aligned to client expectations.
• Build effective email marketing campaigns through the company’s email platform.
• Produce research-based materials such as market reports, newsletters, white papers, and other positioning documents.
• Work with key stakeholders on the concept, messaging, design, and layout of proposals, brochures, and flyers.
• Keep all materials aligned with global brand standards and corporate consistency requirements.
• Create promotional videos and interactive websites for important listings.
• Coordinate property signage and any special print production needs when required.
• Manage large print runs and mailing projects by coordinating outsourced vendors when needed.
• Stay informed on new technology and innovation efforts within Avison Young and identify how they can be used locally.
• Take part in strategic marketing and communications meetings, conference calls, and planning sessions.

What we are looking for

• At least 2 years of experience in graphic design.
• A degree in marketing, communications, or another related discipline, or 3 years of relevant corporate work experience.
• A digital portfolio must be included with the application to be considered.
• Hands-on proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, along with Microsoft Office; knowledge of Adobe Rush and Premiere Pro is a plus.
• A positive, team-focused attitude and a mindset geared toward improving the work of the group.
• Ability to deliver creative marketing solutions from a project brief.
• Strong project management capability and close attention to detail.
• Comfort working under pressure and meeting demanding deadlines.
• Self-driven approach with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage several projects with limited direction.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with HTML, video editing, web design, or print design is an advantage.
• Background in commercial real estate or professional services would be beneficial.

Compensation

The estimated base salary for this position is between CAD 50,000 and CAD 62,000 per year. Additional bonus compensation may also be available. Pay within the range depends on work location, education or training, experience, and internal equity.

Equal opportunity and accommodations

Avison Young is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital or civil partnership status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic.

The company welcomes applicants with disabilities and can provide accommodations during the recruitment process upon request. Accommodation needs will be handled confidentially.

Additional information

This posting is for an existing vacancy within the organization. The role is on-site in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.