City of Hamilton Jobs: Marketing Specialist Opportunity

The City of Hamilton is recruiting a Marketing Specialist, Job ID 32172, for a current full-time opportunity expected to last up to 24 months. The competition closes on August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

The position supports high-visibility, enterprise-wide campaigns and works across paid, owned and earned channels. It also helps protect City brand standards and advises internal stakeholders on marketing strategy and execution.

Hamilton’s official City jobs page currently routes applicants to the employer’s BambooHR careers system. Candidates should search Job ID 32172 there and use the City application process.

Opportunity Overview

The Marketing Specialist develops and coordinates campaigns that may reach residents, businesses and other public audiences. Municipal communications can involve policy, services, behaviour change and reputation-sensitive issues, so judgment and accessibility are important.

The role covers strategy, execution and measurement. The specialist is expected to understand campaign objectives, choose suitable channels, coordinate contributors and report on outcomes.

Available Position

• Position: Marketing Specialist
• Employer: City of Hamilton
• Job ID: 32172
• Location: Hamilton, Ontario
• Employment: Full Time, up to 24 months
• Closing Date: August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

The specialist plans and delivers 360-degree marketing campaigns across paid, owned and earned media and helps maintain consistent City brand standards.

The role coordinates editorial calendars, internal teams, channels and external consultants and provides professional marketing advice to management, senior leadership and Council.

Project responsibilities can include task planning, costs, schedules, milestones, budget control and reporting on risks or changes.

Research and analysis are used to shape marketing and communications plans, while campaign metrics help the team evaluate effectiveness and improve future work.

Who Can Apply?

The City is looking for a university degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Communications or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Applicants should have progressive experience in marketing research, strategy and communications planning and be comfortable managing complex projects.

Digital skills can include social media, marketing automation, SEO and emerging content formats. Experience with AI content tools is considered an asset.

Public-Sector Communication Skills

The posting emphasizes inclusive and accessible communications, plain language and cultural competence. Candidates should show they can create materials for diverse public audiences rather than only commercial customers.

Strong judgment is also important for campaigns that may be politically or reputationally sensitive.

Application Deadline

The competition closes August 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. Applicants should open the City of Hamilton’s official careers portal, locate Job ID 32172 and submit before the employer deadline.

How to Apply

Use the City of Hamilton’s official careers route and search Job ID 32172 in the BambooHR job list. Tailor the application around campaign strategy, digital channels, brand management, project delivery, analytics and accessible public communication.

Tips for Applicants

Show campaign outcomes

Use numbers such as reach, conversion, engagement, participation or service uptake where they help demonstrate impact.

Include public-facing judgment

If you have worked on sensitive, regulated or community-facing campaigns, explain how you balanced accuracy, accessibility and stakeholder needs.

Demonstrate project control

Mention budget, timeline, vendors, milestones and cross-functional contributors for campaigns you led.

Final Notes

The Marketing Specialist competition is current with an August 26, 2026 closing date. The City of Hamilton’s own jobs page provides the application path to its BambooHR recruitment system.