Turn Your Creativity Into Something Dogs (and Their Humans) Will Love!
Are you the person who's always creating engaging social media content, dreaming up fun community events, and looking for new ways to connect people? Do you absolutely love dogs, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy collaborating with an energetic team?
If you're looking for a role where your ideas matter, your creativity has room to grow, and no two days are ever the same, we'd love to meet you.
Job Overview
Dogtopia of Aurora Village is searching for an ambitious, highly self-motivated Marketing, Events & Social Media Manager to help tell our story, grow our community, and create memorable experiences for our clients and their dogs.
This isn't a role where you'll simply follow a template—you'll have the creative freedom to bring new ideas to life, build meaningful community partnerships, create exciting campaigns, and make a real impact on a rapidly growing business.
As our Marketing, Events & Social Media Manager, you'll be responsible for bringing the Dogtopia brand to life both online and in the community.
Responsibilities
- Planning and executing our monthly marketing calendar.
- Designing engaging graphics and promotional materials.
- Creating and scheduling social media content across multiple platforms.
- Producing eye-catching photo, video, Reel, and TikTok content that showcases the excitement of Dogtopia.
- Writing weekly and monthly newsletters and promotional campaigns.
- Coordinating and promoting special events both at Dogtopia and throughout the community.
- Organizing quarterly Vendor Markets hosted at Dogtopia of Aurora Village.
- Representing Dogtopia at local community events and vendor markets.
- Building relationships with local businesses, organizations, and community partners.
- Collaborating on cross-promotional marketing initiatives with:
- Dogtopia of Aurora Village
- Bone & Biscuit Aurora
- Anna's Rescue & SanKtuary
- Working closely with our leadership team to continuously develop new marketing initiatives and creative campaigns.
- Endless Opportunities to Be Creative
We're looking for someone who doesn't just create content—they create excitement.
Creative Opportunities
- Brainstorm new campaigns from scratch.
- Create fun and engaging videos featuring our daycare dogs.
- Launch community events and charitable initiatives.
- Build relationships with local businesses.
- Develop your own marketing ideas and watch them come to life.
- Help shape the future of our growing brand.
Our Ideal Candidate
If you're someone who gets excited saying, "I have an idea...", this role was built for you.
- A dog lover who genuinely enjoys being around dogs every day.
- Creative, energetic, and full of fresh ideas.
- Highly self-sufficient and capable of managing projects independently.
- Organized, accountable, and proactive.
- Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a busy, fast-moving environment.
- Excited to collaborate with an amazing team while also taking ownership of their work.
- Passionate about supporting local businesses and building community relationships.
- Friendly, outgoing, and confident networking with people.
- An exceptional communicator with strong written and verbal English skills.
- Comfortable capturing photos and videos in an active daycare environment filled with happy, playful dogs.
- Social Media Experience is Essential
We're looking for someone who already has experience creating engaging social media content, including:
- Instagram Reels
- TikTok videos
- Facebook content
- Photography
- Infographics
- Short-form video editing (30–60 second videos)
To be considered, applicants MUST include links to their social media accounts, portfolio, or examples of content they have personally created.
Applications submitted without examples of previous content creation experience will not be considered.
Required qualifications
- High School Diploma
- Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
- Previous experience creating social media content
Preferred experience
- Undergraduate degree in Marketing or a related field
- Experience in the pet industry
- Event planning or community engagement experience
What You'll Love About Working Here
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility.
- Casual dress.
- Store discount.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunity to grow with an expanding business.
- Work alongside an incredible team that genuinely loves dogs.
- Every day is different, exciting, and filled with happy pups.
- Freedom to bring your own ideas to life.
- A supportive environment where creativity is encouraged—not micromanaged.
Most importantly, you'll help strengthen the connection between dogs and their families while building one of the most recognized pet care brands in the community.
Why Dogtopia?
Dogtopia isn't just a daycare—it's a community built around enriching the lives of dogs and the people who love them.
We're looking for someone who wants to become part of that mission. Someone who loves collaborating, enjoys a bustling workplace, and can't imagine a better office than one filled with wagging tails.
If you're passionate about marketing, storytelling, events, social media, community building, and dogs, this could be your dream job!
How to Apply!
Please submit:
- Your resume.
- A brief cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit.
- Links to your social media accounts, portfolio, or examples of your content creation work (mandatory).
Applications without social media examples will not be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aurora, ON L4G 1M9
