Marketing Specialist (Entry Level)

Job Title: Marketing Specialist (Entry Level)

Heat-Line is a Canadian-owned and operated company specializing in the design and manufacture of advanced heating cable solutions. Founded in 1988 by a licensed electrician, Heat-Line develops products out of necessity—delivering reliable solutions for customers living and working in some of the most extreme cold climates in the world.

Job Summary

Heat-Line is seeking an entry-level Marketing Specialist to support the creation, organization, and publication of technical product documentation and marketing materials. This role is ideal for a recent graduate (within the past 1–1.5 years) with strong graphic design and layout skills and an interest in technical and industrial products.

Job Description/Responsibilities:

  • Create, format, and update technical documentation, including installation instructions, technical guides, and product support materials (English and French).
  • Design and update marketing materials such as brochures, catalogues, product sheets, and sales support documents.
  • Maintain document revision control, version tracking, and approval records.
  • Upload and publish documents to company websites and internal file systems.
  • Distribute updated materials to internal teams and external partners as required.
  • Assist with marketing workshops, training sessions, and other marketing-related initiatives.
  • Support marketing data imports, exports, and basic reporting.
  • Provide general marketing coordination and administrative support.

Qualifications:

  • Graduated within the past 1–1.5 years from a recognized post-secondary program in Graphic Design, Marketing, or a related field.
  • Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
  • Strong layout, typography, and document design skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Experience with WordPress and/or HubSpot.
  • Familiarity with technical documentation and/or industrial products.
  • Familiarity with the plumbing and/or electrical industries is considered an asset.
  • Legal eligibility to work in Canada.
  • Valid Police Check required.

Portfolio Requirement

Applicants must submit a PDF portfolio containing 8–10 examples of design work.
Work samples should include production-ready materials such as brochures, catalogues, product sheets, technical documents, or digital graphics.
Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.

What Heat-Line has to offer:

· Paid Benefits

· Two Weeks Paid Vacation

· Opportunity for Advancement

· Steady, Year-Round Employment

Expected Start Date: May 2026

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: 8.5-hour shift, Monday – Friday

Education: Secondary School (required), Post Secondary School (required)

Heat-Line welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Application question(s):

  • This application requires a PDF-formatted portfolio. Do you have one ready to send?
  • Are you proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop?

Education:

  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Dipolma in Graphic Design, Marketing or Equivalent (required)

Work Location: Remote

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