Location: Richmond Hill, ON

White Ash Group has been engaged by a fully licensed Cannabis cultivation, processing, and

consumer packaged goods company to recruit their next Marketing Assistant / Jr. Designer.

The company operates five lines of business servicing the domestic and global cannabis

industry including: wholesale product distribution, a consumer brands portfolio, a medical

marketplace, a full-service medical cannabis clinic, and a retail “farm-gate” store.

Summary:

The Marketing Assistant / Junior Designer will play a key role in supporting the marketing,

trade marketing, and sales teams, while also assisting the in-house creative team with day-to-

day design projects. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver, highly organized,

and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

This role is well suited for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment and

possesses a strong entrepreneurial spirit. The successful candidate will be responsible for

marketing coordination, design support, and sales enablement, working closely with cross-

functional teams to ensure seamless execution of brand and sales initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Marketing Assistant Responsibilities (30%):

• Assist in the development and execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment

with business objectives and brand positioning.

• Assist in coordinating retailer activations, promotional initiatives, and brand

partnerships.

• Assist the sales team by ensuring they have the necessary sales and marketing assets to

support key accounts.

• Coordinate the shipping of sales materials and promotional assets to sales

representatives, retailers, and trade partners.

• Maintain product and sales asset documentation, ensuring accuracy and accessibility for

internal teams.

• Maintain and manage the marketing calendar, tracking key deadlines for product

launches, trade promotions, and campaign rollouts.• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure sales initiatives are executed

efficiently and budgeting and print asset ordering is maintained.

Graphic Design Responsibilities (70%):

• Support the in-house creative team in designing a variety of marketing and sales

materials, including:

- Product labels and packaging assets

- Sales and trade marketing materials (sell sheets, tent cards, product cards,

retailer assets, in-store promotions)

- Digital and print marketing collateral

- Swag and merch design development

- In-house guides, sales presentations, and internal documents

- Resizing and adapting assets for various platforms (social media, web, print)

- Social media creative development across multiple brands

• Working closely with the Digital Specialist to design and develop trade and consumer

emails across multiple brands.

• Maintain file organization across shared drives, ensuring all design assets are accurately

named, stored, and easily accessible.

• Ensure all creative assets adhere to brand guidelines and regulatory requirements.

Education & Experience:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or

a related field is preferred.

• A highly organized and detail-oriented professional with the ability to manage multiple

projects and deadlines and the ability to manage shared drives, file naming conventions,

and digital asset organization.

• A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment and embraces an

entrepreneurial mindset.

• Passionate about branding, marketing, and design, with a strong interest in the

Canadian cannabis industry.

• A strong problem solver who can take initiative and work independently while also

collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

• An effective communicator with strong time management skills and the ability to

prioritize tasks efficiently.

• 1-3 years of experience in a marketing, design, or sales support role (experience in

cannabis, CPG, or alcohol industries is an asset but not required).• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) – experience

creating and editing design assets is required.

• Experience working with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Basic photography skills is an asset but not required.

• Excellent attention to detail that prioritizes proof reading and document accuracy.

• Ability to coordinate the shipping and distribution of sales and marketing assets.

• Familiarity with Health Canada’s cannabis marketing regulations is an asset.

• A proactive, adaptable professional with a willingness to take ownership of projects and

drive results.

White Ash Group and the companies it represents are Equal Employment Opportunity employers

that values the strength of diversity within the workplace. All qualified applicants, regardless of

race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression,

nationality, age, disability or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable

law, are strongly encouraged to apply.