Marketing Specialist - PR & Demand Generation - Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6K 3E7

Job Description

The Leadership Agency is North America’s recruitment partner of choice for high-growth companies. Headquartered in Toronto, we specialize in hiring executive and senior leadership talent across all business functions. We know talent like nobody else. Clients love us because we move fast, think smart, and get the right people before anyone else can blink.We’re not just here to make intros and hope for the best — we close. Our team has interviewed over 10,000 leaders, made 3,000+ placements across North America, and helped clients raise $100M+ in funding by building the kind of teams investors can’t ignore. Half of our executive placements are women or BIPOC — not by accident, but by design.We’re not just another search firm — we’re the one VCs name-drop, founders count on, and leaders want to hear from.Now, we’re looking for a Marketing Specialist to take our brand visibility and demand generation to the next level.Highlights:

• Great Place to Work™ Certified — not once, but four times: Managed by Women, For Startups, For Giving Back, For Professional Services
• RBCamp; Canadian SME Small Business of the Year
• Featured In: Forbes, The Globe and Mail, Financial Post, Inc., Wall Street Journal, Girlboss — because we make moves worth covering
• Shaping the conversation as active members of the Forbes HR Council and The Globe and Mail Leadership Council

Role:

• Lead and execute strategic public relations efforts to drive brand awareness and earned media placements
• Develop and implement demand generation strategies that attract and convert top-tier clients
• Own and manage content marketing efforts, including thought leadership, newsletters, blog posts, press releases, and social media strategy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with leadership and recruitment teams to align marketing with business objectives
• Optimize performance marketing across paid and organic channels using data-driven insights
• Build and maintain media relationships, secure coverage, and manage our media contact list
• Drive awareness and visibility around key moments — product launches, leadership placements, award wins, and more
• Measure and report on campaign performance and KPIs, continuously improving execution based on results
• Stay on the pulse of industry trends to keep our content fresh, relevant, and differentiated

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in marketing with a clear focus on public relations and demand generation
• Skilled in Canva and highly creative — you have an eye for design and know how to bring a brand to life visually
• Exceptional writing and storytelling skills; you know how to make messages land
• Proven experience launching and optimizing integrated marketing campaigns
• A natural collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong analytical mindset; you track what matters and act on data
• Based in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Nice to have:

• Experience working in or with a recruitment or professional services firm
• Familiarity with executive search, talent acquisition, or high-growth startup ecosystems
• Background in media relations or journalism

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 4-day work week
• Benefits from day one because your health and well-being matter
• Flexible vacation time, allowing you to recharge when needed
• Hybrid organization with an office in Liberty Village for collaboration days