Marketing Specialist
Western Development Museum, Saskatoon
Deadline: July 21, 2026 - July 31, 2026
The Western Development Museum is seeking a Marketing Specialist.
The WDM Corporate Office in Saskatoon is looking for a Marketing Specialist who will be responsible for the WDM’s marketing initiatives to increase community engagement and participation in WDM programs and services.
The Marketing Specialist will be responsible for:
•Creating and delivering marketing campaigns, content schedules, and marketing materials to meet WDM goals and objectives.
• Delivering and managing tactical plans for advertising and content schedules for both online and traditional media as per the marketing strategy.
•Overseeing the WDM’s online digital presence across various platforms ensuring prompt, appropriate responses to public inquiries and cohesion with other ongoing marketing campaigns.
•Managing online content including social media, Google, Trip Advisor, etc for comments, posts, paid advertising and reputation.
•Planning and managing email and social marketing campaigns to enhance engagement with target audiences.
•Performing website updates to ensure accuracy and current content.
•Performing website quality assurance checks on a regular basis to ensure all website plug-ins are up to date and arranges for website updates as required, as well as ensuring website SEO is maintained and implements best practices by managing descriptions, captions, alt text, and more.
The successful candidate will:
•Have experience working in museum, heritage or other cultural organizations.
•Build and maintain relationships with vendors, advertisers and community contacts throughout the province.
•Be willing to learn and remain current on latest marketing and communication trends and best-practices.
•Be creative, imaginative and able to write engaging and exciting digital content for various online platforms that resonates with the Museum’s audience.
•Have an eye for detail - organization, accuracy and attention to detail.
A detailed job description outlining duties, accountabilities and working conditions is attached. The salary range for this position is $48,932 - $56,732 annually. The work schedule is 72 hours per 2-week pay period.
The WDM provides a substantial benefits package with paid sick leave benefits as well as employer paid health and dental benefits. WDM employees belong to the Public Employees Pension Plan with employee contributions being matched by the employer.
We aspire to represent Saskatchewan’s diversity in all aspects of the WDM. We want people to see themselves and their histories reflected in our spaces and to create opportunities for engagement, learning and building empathy within the communities we serve.
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a cover letter careers@wdm.ca or visit https://careers.risepeople.com/western-development-museum/en/16850_marketing-specialist
Applications must be received by July 31, 2026.
The WDM welcomes everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the museum and heritage field. If you require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Kristy Rempel at 306-934-1400 EXT 1127 or krempel@wdm.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected applicants.
The WDM Corporate Office in Saskatoon is looking for a Marketing Specialist who will be responsible for the WDM’s marketing initiatives to increase community engagement and participation in WDM programs and services.
The Marketing Specialist will be responsible for:
•Creating and delivering marketing campaigns, content schedules, and marketing materials to meet WDM goals and objectives.
• Delivering and managing tactical plans for advertising and content schedules for both online and traditional media as per the marketing strategy.
•Overseeing the WDM’s online digital presence across various platforms ensuring prompt, appropriate responses to public inquiries and cohesion with other ongoing marketing campaigns.
•Managing online content including social media, Google, Trip Advisor, etc for comments, posts, paid advertising and reputation.
•Planning and managing email and social marketing campaigns to enhance engagement with target audiences.
•Performing website updates to ensure accuracy and current content.
•Performing website quality assurance checks on a regular basis to ensure all website plug-ins are up to date and arranges for website updates as required, as well as ensuring website SEO is maintained and implements best practices by managing descriptions, captions, alt text, and more.
The successful candidate will:
•Have experience working in museum, heritage or other cultural organizations.
•Build and maintain relationships with vendors, advertisers and community contacts throughout the province.
•Be willing to learn and remain current on latest marketing and communication trends and best-practices.
•Be creative, imaginative and able to write engaging and exciting digital content for various online platforms that resonates with the Museum’s audience.
•Have an eye for detail - organization, accuracy and attention to detail.
A detailed job description outlining duties, accountabilities and working conditions is attached. The salary range for this position is $48,932 - $56,732 annually. The work schedule is 72 hours per 2-week pay period.
The WDM provides a substantial benefits package with paid sick leave benefits as well as employer paid health and dental benefits. WDM employees belong to the Public Employees Pension Plan with employee contributions being matched by the employer.
We aspire to represent Saskatchewan’s diversity in all aspects of the WDM. We want people to see themselves and their histories reflected in our spaces and to create opportunities for engagement, learning and building empathy within the communities we serve.
If you’re interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and a cover letter careers@wdm.ca or visit https://careers.risepeople.com/western-development-museum/en/16850_marketing-specialist
Applications must be received by July 31, 2026.
The WDM welcomes everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the museum and heritage field. If you require accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Kristy Rempel at 306-934-1400 EXT 1127 or krempel@wdm.ca
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, we will only be contacting selected applicants.