Maternity Leave Replacement Services

12-20 month placements
Finding an experienced Marketer to cover your maternity or parental leave is not easy. Having taken over maternity leave contracts for higher level roles, we understand the importance of having the right fit for both culture and competency. We also put an emphasize on a smooth onboarding and transition back process which is why we recommend longer contractual periods for senior roles.
THE PROCESS

Here's how it works:

We’ll work with you and your employer to best understand the role you’re looking to fill
Together with the hiring manager and person taking the leave, we’ll ensure critical skills, responsibilities and success measurements are defined
We’ll provide you with a small pool of viable candidates for the role
Once a candidate is chosen, we’ll work together on align on ensuring a smooth onboarding process
We’ll check in with you and the candidate separately for the first 3 months to ensure fit

Example of roles we help fill:

Marketing Director/Marketing Leader
Director, Digital Marketing
Senior Marketing Manager
Senior Digital Marketing Manager 
Senior/Director, Field Marketing (Event Marketing)

Don't see the role you're looking to fill? Let's chat.

Hear From Our Clients

Lindsay Ringuette
Sr. Director, Marketing & Communications - ISA Cybersecurity
My vision came alive effortlessly. Their blend of casual and professional approach made the process a breeze. Creativity flowed, and the results were beyond my expectations.
Andrew Sutherland
Head of Business Development - KeyData Associates
Melissa and mrge Marketing are fantastic and I highly recommend having personally worked with them. Really strong approach in finding the balance between strategy and execution and defining and driving meaningful campaigns that generate measurable outcomes.
Ross Taylor
Mortgage Broker & Owner - Ross Taylor Mortgage
Our experience with mrge marketing was first class every step of the way. No surprises or mysteries. Melissa goes out of her way to confirm your requirements; agree on the statement of work, and then deliver in a way that surpasses even the highest expectations. Highly recommend!
Jennifer Appleby
Executive Director - Best Buddies Canada
Thank you for supporting our organization with two end of the year campaigns. We appreciate your knowledge and your consideration with our needs. Great customer service!
Gabriel Veres
Owner & Contractor - Renowave Renovations
I had a very good experience working with melissa at mrge Marketing. She was very knowledgeable and professional when re design my company website. She was able help me from start to finish. I would 100% recommend her for any marketing needs.
Reuben P
CEO & Co-Founder - Altitude Consulting
Melissa is highly strategic and results-oriented. She takes the time to understand your business and objectives, and meets your organization where it is in its marketing journey. She did a stellar job updating our consultancy's marketing plan, and highlighted key areas of focus to optimize our efforts going forward. Melissa is one of the best in her field, and we're looking forward to the next time we'll work with her!

Why Choose mrge Marketing

Partnering with us means you’re working with a team dedicated to bringing your brand vision to life and amplifying it for growth:
melissa and client happily discussing the client's needs on a couch

25+ Years of Combined Marketing Experience

Proven expertise across branding, strategy, and digital marketing.

$10M+ Revenue Impact

We’ve helped clients across all industries drive real results.

Specialized in Local & Professional Services

Tailored branding strategies for service-based businesses.