At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead social media strategy and create engaging content for Tim Hortons.
- Company: Join Tim Hortons, a beloved Canadian brand with a rich history.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, wellness programs, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with opportunities for growth and creativity.
- Why this job: Be the voice of Tim Hortons and connect with Canadians through culture.
- Qualifications: 6-8 years in social media, strong communication, and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 6 - 8 $ per hour.
Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $49 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS, BURGER KING, POPEYES, and FIREHOUSE SUBS.
Tim Hortons is seeking a passionate, social-first storyteller to help shape the voice of one of Canada’s most iconic brands. This contract role is to support a maternity leave and is ideal for someone who understands the cultural moments that bring Canadians and Tims together - from sports and community traditions to the meaningful impact of Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. As part of a dynamic team, you’ll manage content that builds brand love and strengthens our connection with guests across the country.
This is a 12-month temporary contract role covering a maternity leave with the possibility of an extension to 18 months.
Responsibilities
- Own social media strategy, development and execution for both always-on and national campaign content.
- Manage a multitude of agencies responsible for social media strategy and creative, community management, paid media and influencer marketing.
- Support, mentor and manage a direct report.
- Support on communication and project management between key business stakeholders, external partners and senior leadership team members.
- Oversee the development of content across all Tim Hortons social media platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, YouTube).
- Oversee influencer partnerships including roster management, reviewing briefing documents, product coordination and content review and approvals.
- Manage and coordinate media boosting spend and strategy for always-on content.
- Manage and maintain a robust and ever evolving social media calendar, ensuring a diverse mix of social-first creative including engaging content driving business priorities and reactive cultural content.
- Provide support on campaign reporting and crisis reporting including potential hourly, daily, weekly and weekend updates with actionable insights.
- Support on-location content capture (in-office, PR events, commercial shoots) featuring product and/or talent and develop lo-fi content fit for social.
- Develop engaging organic copy tailored for multiple platforms and audiences.
- Oversee and contribute to community management: Be the voice of Tim Hortons on social and live in the comment section. Monitor conversations daily, engage with our community, messages, tags and mentions.
- Stay plugged into trends, platform updates, cultural moments and be ready to jump in at any moment.
- Bring forward fresh, social-first ideas that feel authentic to the brand.
- Oversee and manage budget tracking.
- Build strong relationships and collaborate with internal business partners (PR, Media, Category, Guest Services, Retail, Sponsorship, Operations, etc.).
Requirements
- 6-8 years of hands-on experience working in social media.
- Strong understanding of current social media landscape, platforms and best practices.
- Intermediate graphic design skills and video editing experience (Rush, CapCut, Canva).
- Experience using Meta Business Suite.
- Highly adaptable and collaborative with the ability to apply a sense of urgency in meeting tight reporting deadlines.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces change, and is energized by adapting quickly.
- Exceptional project management & prioritization skills, able to handle a high volume of requests and manage competing priorities accordingly.
- Excellent communication skills, specifically as it relates to working across various teams & departments.
- Strong attention to detail with relentlessly high standards.
- Bilingual considered an asset but not required.
- Bachelor’s Degree, post-secondary degree in media/marketing is considered an asset but not required.
Base salary range of $130,000 – $160,000 CAD. Base salary for this position may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.
This posting is for a position that will become vacant on or around February 2027. RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week.
Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.
Sr. Manager, Content & Community Management in Toronto employer: Tim Hortons
As a General Manager at Tim Hortons in Peterborough, you will be part of a beloved Canadian institution that values its employees and fosters a supportive work culture. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will enjoy competitive benefits and the chance to lead a team in delivering exceptional service to our loyal customers. Join us in creating memorable experiences while being part of a brand that is deeply rooted in the community.