Are you passionate about business, marketing, robotics, electromagnetics, and promoting groundbreaking technologies? Are you looking for the opportunity to work and learn? If yes, then this position with our team is for you. 

Our Company

It’s our mission to change the way machines are controlled. Iris Dynamics is an industry-leading engineering development firm that is growing at lightning speed. We design and build specialized electromagnetic devices that are being used in everything from gaming equipment, to autonomous cars. 

We provide a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits package, career advancement potential and, most importantly, the opportunity to make a difference in the technological field and beyond. Iris Dynamics is committed to inclusivity and we encourage all interested candidates to apply. 

The Job

We are seeking a Communications & Marketing Coordinator who will assist our interdisciplinary team in promoting our state-of-the-art electromagnetic technologies. 

This position includes the following roles and responsibilities:

• Contribute to Company Marketing Strategy: Collaborate with sales, marketing, product design and product development team members to plan promotional marketing campaigns.
• Produce Content Marketing Materials: Work alongside our engineering team to create informative written content for publication. Work alongside a dedicated video production team to create informative content regarding the company’s technology and products. Suggest ideas for other marketing initiatives and see these ideas through to publication.
• Coordinate Content Marketing Efforts: Lead team meetings that are efficient and effective. Plan upcoming campaigns and take responsibility for ensuring marketing deadlines and Budgets are met. 
• Market Research: Conduct market research to determine target audience’s needs, wants, habits, interests and other relevant factors used in creating targeted marketing campaigns. 
• Manage social media: Coordinate posts and publication launches.
• Produce Company Documents: Develop or maintain product and company marketing information (decks, data sheets, videos, and other media)
• Think Ahead: Identify and fix small problems before they become big ones
• Perform other job duties as assigned. 

Your Skills

Strong Communication Skills:

As a successful candidate, you will possess a strong interpersonal, communication, media, and technical intuition. You must be able to communicate with an engineer, a non-technical professional, and the general public,  at the same time.

Technical Aptitude: 

You will be supporting sales engineers selling highly technical products to other B2B engineering groups. As our business is highly technical you must have an aptitude for technical matters. 

Teamwork: 

You will have excellent social skills and enjoy working as part of a team. You will be able to give criticism respectfully and receive it constructively. Your sense of humor and work ethic are a big asset.  

Adaptability and Initiative: 

You will be fine working for periods of time with little supervision and are adept at researching existing solutions to problems you encounter. A wide range of tasks and changing responsibilities should excite you.  

What you will need to succeed:

• Strong marketing and technical aptitude. Completion of a relevant post secondary program (Marketing, Engineering, etc)
• 2 years experience in a similar role, ideally for a company in the technology, robotics or manufacturing sectors. 
• Attention to detail, excellent problem solving skills, excellent critical thinking, & the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Fundamental understanding of media creation, communications, and business
• Excellent problem solving skills & high attention to detail 
• Excellent web search and data compilation skills
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Excellent Computer proficiency; Windows, Word, Excel, etc
• Some knowledge of creative tools: Adobe CC, etc 
• Enthusiasm for a start-up environment which includes multitasking, implementing new systems, and striving for a shared goal.

Bonus points if you:

• Can demonstrate previous project (personal, school, or work) experience in automation, robotics, VR, Film/TV production, Software development, or fabrication.
• Are familiar with the linear actuator market.

We expect all team members to demonstrate exceptional decision-making skills, conflict resolution skills, and a positive team mindset. Ability to speak with influence and impact is considered an important asset. Must be able to travel on an occasional basis. 

Please submit Cover Letter & Resume (including references) to careers@irisdynamics.com. We also encourage applicants to submit a project portfolio outlining any professional, personal, or academic projects that highlight your relevant skills and experience.