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Director, Brand, Marketing and Research

Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaFull-time$113k–$142k2026-08-12 → 2026-11-11
Based in Canada

Core

Leads the University's institutional brand, marketing strategy, and market research agenda to establish a differentiated market position and advance institutional priorities.

Role type

Director, Brand, Marketing and Research

Builds

Enterprise brand architecture, integrated marketing strategies, brand governance frameworks, and market research insights.

Domain

Higher Education / Brand Strategy / Market Research

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Brand strategy, Integrated marketing, Market research, Audience insight, Budget management, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning, Governance, Data analysis

Preferred skills

Graduate degree in marketing/communications/business

Technologies

Digital platforms, owned channels, brand toolkits

Responsibilities

Leads development of enterprise brand architecture and institutional marketing strategy; Establishes brand governance and standards across the University; Oversees market research and insights function including brand tracking and performance analysis; Leads institutional advertising and paid media strategy; Manages budgets and external supplier relationships; Leads and develops managers and professional staff within the portfolio.

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership & team management