Communications & Event Coordinator (12-18 month term) – Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association
November 27, 2024
Communications & Event Coordinator (12-18 month term) with Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA)
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Assigned duties are under the direction of the Registrar & ED and include (but are not limited to):
Communications
• Create, maintain, and execute annual communications plan that ensures members receive accessible, timely and relevant information regarding MVMA regulatory and MVMA association and stakeholder matters
• Create, maintain, and execute a sponsorship program to support member communications
• Develop communications for the public, stakeholders and the media
• Coordinate the response to media inquires
Events
• Create, maintain, and execute an annual event plan, including but not limited to Continuing Education events, membership engagement events and public facing events.
• Create, maintain, and execute a sponsorship program to support member events
Member Resources and Benefits
• Create and maintain member benefits
• Create and maintain member resources
Non-Regulatory Committees
• Facilitate Non-Regulatory Committees
Association Organization & Office Administration
• Research, prepare, and present report(s) to council during council meetings
• Attend council and committee meetings as requested by the Registrar & ED
• Proactively participate in:
o Achievement of the association’s strategic plan and goals as out by the MVMA Council and directed by the Registrar/ED
o Identification of new ideas and programs
• Participate in volunteer management:
o Assist with volunteer recognition and recruitment
o Direct reimbursement of expenses for volunteers on related committees
• Website management
Other duties
Other duties as assigned
Experience:
• Writing for a diverse audience including professionals, the public and stakeholders
• Planning events including Continuing Education, social events (100 + people), networking events and fundraisers
• Soliciting sponsorships
• Engaging with stakeholders
• Budgeting
• Committee Facilitation
• Project Development and Management
• Website Management (WordPress)
• Mailchimp or other communications platforms
• Microsoft Office Suite
If you have a passion for organizing successful communications and events and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic team!
Job Type: Full-time, Term Position: 12-18 months, Start Date: February 10, 2025
Pay: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
• Overtime pay
Benefits:
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
• French not required
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
• Winnipeg, MB R2X 2W4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
• event planning: 1 year (required)
• communications: 1 year (required)
• website management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R2X 2W4
Engagement & Development Manager – AITC-M
November 25, 2024
POSITION: Engagement & Development Manager
LOCATION: Home office-based position, preferably in Winnipeg
DURATION: Permanent full time
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
DEADLINE: Apply by 4 PM November 29th, 2024
Joining us in Building the Future of Agricultural Education!
Are you ready to lead AITC-M’s mission to empower every Manitoba student to connect with agriculture in meaningful ways? We’re on the hunt for an innovative, strategic Engagement and Development Manager who can take our presence to the next level, secure transformative partnerships, and engage new audiences with energy and vision.
You’ll be the key architect of AITC-M’s engagement strategy, leveraging the momentum we’ve built to expand our impact across the province. We’re looking for someone ready to bring fresh ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for making a difference in agriculture and education.
How You’ll Contribute
Reporting to our Executive Director and working in close collaboration with our amazing and dynamic team, you will:
• Lead Strategic Growth: Implement a comprehensive engagement strategy to expand our influence and impact across Manitoba.
• Cultivate Partnerships: Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders in agriculture, education, and the wider community to support our mission.
• Elevate Our Public Profile: Amplify our story through media, digital content, and public relations, making AITC-M a recognized voice in agricultural education.
• Drive Revenue Growth: Secure diverse funding sources, from grants to sponsorships, to sustain and grow our programs.
• Inspire and Lead: Mentor a small team of engagement coordinators, promoting collaboration, shared purpose, and a culture of continuous learning.
About AITC-M
Imagine a future where every Manitoba student knows where their food comes from, appreciates the challenges and innovations involved in feeding the world, and sees the diverse opportunities available for them to shape the future of agriculture.
That's the future we're building!
AITC-M is a non-profit dedicated to ensuring students understand their personal connection to food, farming, and the environment. Through engaging programs and resources, we nurture future advocates for sustainable and responsible agriculture.
We value passion, continual learning, taking risks, and learning from our experiences.
We’ve seen immense growth, too. Last year alone, we reached 407,000 students in 459 schools and 153 communities. And we’re just getting started.
What You Bring
You are…
• A Visionary Leader: You’re excited by the chance to shape the future, navigate change, and lead others through new possibilities.
• Driven by Growth and Opportunity: Motivated by creating impact and thriving on building relationships and revenue streams.
• A Strategic Connector: Skilled at transforming connections into long-term partnerships that benefit our mission.
• Passionate about Our Mission: Inspired by our purpose and eager to share it with others to spark engagement and support.
• An Inspiring Mentor: Enjoy supporting your team, fostering growth, and celebrating collective success.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as communications, business, fundraising, agriculture, or education.
• Experience: 3-5 years in strategic communications, partnership development, fundraising, and/or business development.
• Tech Savvy: Comfortable using CRM systems, Office 365, social media, and other digital communication tools.
• Flexible and Resilient: Able to handle multiple responsibilities with ease and ready to pivot as priorities evolve.
• Valid Driver’s License: Ready to hit the road to meet with partners and attend events when needed.
Why Work With Us
AITC-M is at an exciting inflection point, with new opportunities to grow and reach even more students. You’ll be a crucial part of an organization with momentum, shaping our future and bringing agricultural literacy to new heights. Our benefits include:
• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: Including a health spending account and RRSP contribution.
• Professional Development: An annual allowance for training to advance your skills in engagement, fundraising, and leadership.
• Purpose-Driven Culture: Be part of a flexible, supportive team committed to meaningful work and lasting change.
Are you ready to be a catalyst for growth and innovation at AITC-M? Apply today to help us write the next chapter of our story.
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to Katharine Cherewyk at [email protected] by 4 PM Friday, November 29th, 2024.
Communications Manager (Term – 13 months)
August 19, 2024
Our Organization
A leading and influential voice in Canadian agriculture, the Canola Council of Canada (CCC) is an organization with over 50 years of driving growth in one of Canada’s most successful agricultural sectors. Canola is the highest value crop grown in Canada, worth over $10 billion to Canadian producers, contributing $29.9 billion to the Canadian economy each year and leading the world’s export supply. The CCC represents the full value chain of the canola industry including growers, life science companies, processors, and exporters. Invented in Canada, canola and its industry thrives on innovation, critical to its ongoing international competitiveness. Our shared goal is to ensure the industry’s continued growth, demand. stability and success.
Our Culture
CCC has a supportive work culture and offers a variety of benefits to its team members, including a compensation package with a comprehensive suite of benefits and significant development opportunities. CCC is fortunate to have a committed, experienced, talented and ambitious group of leaders. Together, the team works hard to advance the growth and profitability of the canola industry based on innovation, sustainability, resilience and the creation of superior value for a healthier world.
The Role
This important position is unique, fast-paced and rewarding. The Communications Manager is primarily responsible for leading the management of key communications platforms to inform and engage CCC membership and other stakeholders in the Council’s efforts to support industry objectives and respond to the challenges and opportunities ahead. The position will include significant interaction with the Crop Production & Innovation team located across Western Canada. Reporting to the Director, Communications, this position will work collaboratively with the CCC team, and with external parties assisting the CCC.
Primary Responsibilities
Manage the development and delivery of targeted communications campaigns focused on key agronomic issues to growers and industry.
Lead the CCC social media strategy including content creation, scheduling, and monitoring feedback and responses.
Lead role in delivering the annual Canadian Crops Convention event, including providing oversight for planning and execution.
Oversee CCC member engagement, including identifying, implementing and monitoring targeted strategies that improve engagement and provide valuable information of importance to the canola industry.
Assist the communications team in coordinating and delivering superior quality materials for all communications projects and activities.
Qualifications
Post-secondary education in a Communications / Journalism and/or Agriculture.
Three to five years of experience in the field of communications or marketing.
Experience in the development and execution of strategic communications plans or programs.
Strong project management skills: ability to manage, organize and coordinate multiple projects, across internal teams and agencies/consultants.
Excellent communication skills including strong writing and editing skills with ability to adapt complex information into understandable communication pieces.
Experience with digital communications tools including MailChimp, video and social media platforms.
Experience with Meltwater or other comparative media monitoring platform.
Experience with event registration and application platforms.
Strong planning, decision making and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of agriculture and/or canola industry would be an asset.
Salary commensurate with experience, qualifications and ability.
Applications must be received by September 16, 2024.
Apply, with cover letter and resume, to HR resolve via email: [email protected]
Canola Council of Canada values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.
We thank all candidates for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Account Manager – Marshal Yard
May 9, 2024
These are some of the things you’ll get to do with us:
• Contribute to the success of a dynamic and passionate team that produces engaging, effective work.
• Lead client meetings to gain an understanding of project goals and contribute ideas in creative strategy sessions.
• Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to add value to our clients' business.
• Collaborate with team members to successfully and profitably complete projects.
• Work on a variety of creative solutions on any given day including brand identity, integrated marketing campaigns, branded content, media production and design.
• Provide constructive input and creative thinking.
• Write reports, proposals and quotes.
• Create project plans/schedules, managing scope and budgets.
• Ensure creative solutions are successfully delivered on time, on budget, and on brief.
• Utilize internal systems to manage projects and people.
These are the skills and qualifications you have:
• Degree/Diploma in marketing, communications or business administration.
• Three to five years of relevant experience in project coordination and/or account management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, centered around clarity.
• Strategic, big picture thinking, execution to the smallest detail.
• Experience managing multiple brand accounts.
• Flexibility to quickly embrace change and work with little direction.
• Ability to build relationships and manage personalities.
• Maintains composure, accepts responsibility and acts to find solutions.
• French is an asset but not a requirement.
These are the intangibles you have that are important:
• You have a love for people and building strong, trusted relationships.
• You want to work with a high-performing team that dares to go the extra mile for their clients and one another.
• You have the ability to juggle priorities and adapt in a busy changing office environment, managing multiple projects at once, and adhering to strict deadlines.
• You have excellent people management skills, are able to assess challenges and swiftly address them to ensure client satisfaction.
• You have strong interpersonal skills, integrity and professionalism.
• You have excellent listening and communication skills.
• You are detail-oriented and organized, with emphasis on reliability and responsiveness.
• You take your craft seriously, but not yourself.
• Agriculture industry experience considered a bonus.
This career opportunity with Marshal Yard offers:
• Full-time, permanent in-office position in Winnipeg.
• Salary range $50,000 to $60,000 annually.
• Meaningful work contributing to projects with purpose.
• Continual professional development.
• Health and dental benefits.
• Flexible, team-based structure that matches people to projects.
• Passionate, fun, like-minded professionals to work with.
• Casual office attire and vibe.
To apply to join our team, please send your resume and to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Closing date is Friday, May 24th, 5:00 PM (CDT). Qualified applicants may be contacted before close.
Videographer – Arrowquip
April 26, 2024
Our company is seeking a talented Videographer to join our creative team and contribute to our exciting projects. As a videographer at Arrowquip, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and collaborate with the creative team to produce visually stunning internal and external marketing videos that align with our brand identity. If you're a passionate and creative individual, we want to hear from you!
You:
· Enjoy a good steak
· Are a driven problem-solver
· Have strong communication skills
· Have strong design skills
· Creative individual
· Appreciation for Agriculture
We:
· Only eat real meat
· Protect animals and people in the cattle industry
· Aren’t afraid to make mistakes
· Care more about your attitude and values than your experience
Key Responsibilities (The Role):
· Content Creation: Develop visually appealing and shareable video content for social media platforms.
· Conceptualization: Collaborate with marketing, creative and content teams to conceptualize and plan video content that effectively communicates brand messages, promotions, or campaigns.
· Storytelling: Craft narratives and storytelling elements within videos to enhance brand storytelling and resonate with the target audience.
· Technical Proficiency: Possess strong videography skills, including camera operation, lighting, audio capture, and video editing using industry-standard software (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
· Adaptability: Stay current with social media trends, algorithms, and platform updates to create content that remains relevant and resonates with the target audience.
· Brand Consistency: Ensure that all video content aligns with the brand guidelines, maintaining a consistent and cohesive visual identity across different social media channels.
· Audience Engagement: Optimize videos for maximum audience engagement, incorporating best practices for each platform, such as video length, captions, and use of relevant hashtags.
· Analytics and Optimization: Monitor video performance metrics and use insights to continually refine and optimize content strategy for better reach, engagement, and conversion.
· Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, design, and social media teams to align video content with broader marketing strategies and campaigns.
· Creativity and Innovation: Bring innovative ideas to the table, experimenting with new formats, styles, and trends to keep the brand's social media presence fresh and dynamic.
· Tradeshow Filming and Support: Film Chute outs, setup organization involving working with internet vendors and show organizers.
The Requirements:
· A diploma in digital multimedia or a related field.
· Strong videography and video editing skills.
· Proficiency in video editing software (e.g., Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro).
· Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
· Portfolio demonstrating videography/editing ability.
· Understanding of social media platforms and their specific requirements.
· Knowledge of current trends in video content and social media marketing.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
· Travel requirements to the United States and a valid passport.
Benefits:
· Competitive salary.
· Opportunities for skill development and growth.
· Collaborative and creative work environment.
· Health, dental, and vision benefits.
If you are a creative individual with a passion for video, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and a link to your portfolio to [email protected]. In your cover letter, tell us why you're passionate about design and how you can contribute to our team's success.
Content Manager – Arrowquip
April 16, 2024
Arrowquip is looking for a motivated and creative Content Manager to join our Marketing Team! This is a full-time position that includes a benefits plan that starts after a successful probationary period, an inclusive work environment, and growth opportunities within the company.
Arrowquip is a rapidly growing company that designs and manufacturers cattle management and handling equipment for international distribution. We base our designs on cattle behaviour and strive to keep ranchers and their families safe. We pride ourselves on a workplace culture of open ideas and constant improvement, never settling for the status quo.
You:
• Enjoy a good steak
• Love to keep busy, and hate being bored
• Are obsessed with organization and social media
• Spend almost too much time on your phone
• Have a knack for writing snappy copy
• Have a passion for content creation
• Are driven, and a problem-solver
We:
• Only eat real meat
• Protect animals and people in the cattle industry
• Aren’t afraid to make mistakes
• Care more about your attitude and values than your experience
The Role:
• Identifying our target audience’s needs, wants and questions – defining customer personas.
• Ensure that we’re meeting the needs of our target audience on a content level.
• Define customer journeys, analyze and map out consumer needs.
• Support the marketing department and manage direct report – Content Coordinator.
• Serve as a product expert, learn and know the “ins and outs” of all products.
• Adhere to the style/tone/messaging document that corresponds with the brand guidelines of the company, on both B2B and B2C levels.
• Develop error-free structured content across several mediums on both B2B and B2C levels, ensuring consistency with all content types that informs and supports our vision of being the authority in our industry.
• Ensure consistent, relevant, social capital growth with assistance from the Content Coordinator.
• Ensure we are staying on top of current trends and taking advantage of “the next big thing.”
• Monitor and report on all competitor’s content, social activity, and changes with assistance from the Content Coordinator.
• Develop and implement an annual content strategy.
• Develop promotional execution strategies.
• Develop campaigns that reconvert current TAM.
• Develop SEO guidelines at a content level to ensure that people searching online can find the content that they’re looking for.
You Have:
• Degree or diploma in marketing, communications, or combination of applicable experience
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Adept at keyword placement and SEO best practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for content creation
• Strong leadership qualities
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment
Benefits:
• Casual Dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care
• Paid time off
• Commuter benefits
Click here to apply for this position.
Communications Advisor – Olds College
April 11, 2024
Reporting to the Director Marketing & Communications, the Communications Advisor - Applied Research will create, execute and evaluate strategic communications and marketing plans that support the applied research division of the College. This position will work closely with the research teams to develop content that supports the Olds College brand and social purpose of transforming agriculture for a better world. Olds College conducts research in crops, livestock, turfgrass, environment and smart agriculture, and is responsible for the Olds College Smart Farm. The Communications Advisor - Applied Research will work with the Marketing & Communications team to share the content across multiple platforms, including the Olds College website, social media, intranet, external publications and magazines. This position will also be responsible for creating a media relations strategy for applied research areas, including developing and pitching stories to the media.
Key Job Functions:
- Oversee the overall development and implementation of the strategic communications and marketing plans related to applied research.
- Champion and exercise collaboration with the applied research department to facilitate and maximize effective content sharing, engagement and best practices.
- Work with the Olds College applied research team to translate technical research content into easily understood material for all ages.
-- Identify and develop content about applied research projects and initiatives, including the Olds College Smart Farm.
- Write magazine articles, web stories, social media content that supports applied research and the Olds College brand.
- Develop relationships with media to pitch research stories, write media releases and prepare members of the research team for media interviews.
- Support research events, photo and video shoots.
Education/Experience/Skills/Knowledge Required:
● A diploma or degree in Communications, Marketing or a related program.
● A minimum of five years related work experience.
● Demonstrated success in creating and executing communications plans and initiatives from start to finish.
● Strong professional writing skills.
● Must be able to translate very technical information into easy to understand content.
● Detail-orientated with strong project management skills.
● Excellent written, verbal and critical thinking skills.
● Ability to work in a team environment or independently.
● Must be able to effectively manage competing priorities and work well under tight deadlines.
● A creative team-player, who is curious and not afraid to ask questions.
Conditions of Employment:
● Current Criminal Reference check that is free of any offenses.
● Must respect and actively promote health and safety policies.
Olds College offers a competitive benefit plan:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan (LAPP)
- Extended Health, Dental, and Prescription Drugs benefits
- Health/Personal Spending Account
- Generous Vacation Leave
- Paid Holiday Closure
- 'Olds College in the Community’ volunteer leave
Click here to submit your application.
Content Coordinator – Marshal Yard
March 15, 2024
Marshal Yard has a career opportunity for a detail-oriented and client-centric Content Coordinator to join our growing team of integrated communications professionals.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized and positive person to fill this important position on our team. You’ll be challenged daily, and you’ll work side-by-side with the senior leadership as you learn and grow within our agency.
We are a company who cares about your career development with a team that wants to win together. If you push the bar higher at every opportunity and think doing awesome work and having fun are the same thing – then you’ll love working with us.
These are some of the things you’ll get to do with us:
- Contribute to the success of a dynamic and passionate team that produces engaging, effective work.
- Participate in client meetings to gain an understanding of project goals and contribute ideas in creative
strategy sessions.
- Develop digital content focused on campaign and creative objectives.
- Assist with digital channel management, including websites, email marketing and social channels.
- Adapt messaging and content for the audience and the medium.
- Anticipate client needs and identify opportunities to add value to our clients’ business.
- Communicate with Account Managers and clients regularly to provide updates on projects.
- Collaborate with team members to deliver projects on time, on budget and on brief.
- Think creatively and provide constructive input.
- Work with managers to write reports, proposals and quotes.
- Utilize internal systems to manage projects and people.
These are the skills and qualifications you have:
- Degree/Diploma in communications and/or marketing, with an emphasis on writing.
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, centered around clarity.
- Impeccable spelling and grammar, compelling story telling.
- Exceptional organization skills with attention to detail.
- Flexibility to quickly embrace change and work with little direction.
- Maintains composure, accepts responsibility and acts to find solutions.
- Photography/Videography experience is a bonus.
- Agriculture industry experience is a bonus.
These are the intangibles you have that are important:
- You have the ability to juggle priorities and adapt in a busy changing office environment, managing multiple
projects at once and adhering to strict deadlines.
- You have a love for people and building strong, trusted relationships.
- You want to work with a high-performing team that dares to go the extra mile for their clients and one another.
- You appreciate and embrace constructive criticism.
- You have excellent people management skills, are able to assess challenges and swiftly address them to ensure
client satisfaction.
- You have strong interpersonal skills, integrity and professionalism.
- You have excellent listening and communication skills.
- You are detail-oriented and organized, with emphasis on reliability and responsiveness.
- You take your craft seriously, but not yourself.
This career opportunity with Marshal Yard offers:
- Full-time, permanent in-office position in Winnipeg.
- Salary range $45,000 to $55,000 annually.
- Meaningful work contributing to projects with purpose.
- Continual professional development.
- Competitive compensation.
- Health and dental benefits.
- Flexible, team-based structure that matches people to projects.
- Passionate, fun, like-minded professionals to work with.
- Casual office attire and vibe.
To apply to join our team, please send your resume and to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Closing date is Friday April 5th, 5:00 PM (CDT). Qualified applicants may be contacted before close.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are not able to contact everyone who applies. However, all applications are stored in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.
Web Developer – Marshal Yard
March 15, 2024
Marshal Yard has a career opportunity for a solutions-oriented Web Developer to join our growing team of integrated communications professionals.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized and positive person to fill this important position on our team. You’ll be challenged daily, and you’ll work side-by-side with the senior leadership as you learn and grow within our agency.
We are a company who cares about your career development with a team that wants to win together. If you push the bar higher at every opportunity and think doing awesome work and having fun are the same thing – then you’ll love working with us.
These are some of the things you’ll get to do with us:
- Collaborate with Accounts, Creative and Clients to create an optimal user experience.
- Translate designs into templates for PHP based CMS.
- Ensure an SEO-friendly and user-centric approach.
- Debug technical websites issues.
- Support website management and perform content updates.
- Build email templates in MailChimp and similar services.
- Provide website training, troubleshooting, and support for end-users.
- Accurately estimate the time required to complete development tasks.
- Work with Accounts to develop proposals, quotes and new business opportunities.
These are the skills and qualifications you have:
- Diploma or degree in a development or UI/UX design field, or comparable work experience.
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience developing WordPress themes using the Gutenberg Block Editor.
- Experience developing websites using PHP and JavaScript.
- Strong HTML skills, with knowledge of web standards, semantic markup and accessibility.
- Strong CSS skills, with experience using modern CSS layout (Flexbox and Grid) and CSS preprocessors like Sass.
- Knowledge of SEO techniques and best practices, both technical and content related.
- Understanding of performance best practices, including testing and optimization.
- Experience using the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, and XD).
- An eye for design with understanding of user experience best practices.
These are the intangibles you have that are important:
- You have a love for people and building strong, trusted relationships.
- You want to work with a high-performing team that dares to go the extra mile for their clients and one another.
- You have the ability to juggle priorities and adapt in a busy changing office environment, managing multiple
projects at once, and adhering to strict deadlines.
- You are able to assess challenges and swiftly address them to ensure client satisfaction.
- You have strong interpersonal skills, integrity and professionalism.
- You have excellent listening and communication skills.
- You are detail-oriented and organized, with emphasis on reliability and responsiveness.
- You take your craft seriously, but not yourself.
This career opportunity with Marshal Yard offers:
- Full-time, permanent in-office position in Winnipeg.
- Salary range $50,000 to $60,000 annually.
- Meaningful work contributing to projects with purpose.
- Continual professional development.
- Competitive compensation.
- Health and dental benefits.
- Flexible, team-based structure that matches people to projects.
- Passionate, fun, like-minded professionals to work with.
- Casual office attire and vibe.
To apply to join our team, please send your resume and to [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Closing date is Friday March 29th, 5:00 PM (CDT). Qualified applicants may be contacted before close.
Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we are not able to contact everyone who applies. However, all applications are stored in our talent database and will be considered for future opportunities.
Senior Marketing Specialist – FCL (16 month contract)
March 12, 2024
Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Marketing Specialist on a temporary basis for our Marketing & Communications team (term up to 16 months).
The successful candidate will lead campaigns in agriculture and energy, contributing to strategic growth for our business. If you’re an ambitious professional with a strong understanding of the agriculture industry, we encourage you to apply!
This position can be a hybrid or remote opportunity. Members of this team are primarily based out of Saskatoon, SK and come into the office once a week. However, location may be flexible depending on the candidate.
What you’ll do:
- Lead the development and execution of marketing campaigns directed toward Co-op’s agriculture and farm fuel customers.
- Collaborate with marketing colleagues to plan the right campaign approach to effectively reach target customers and drive business results.
- Use insight into customer behavior, the agriculture industry and market opportunities to develop and execute digital and social media strategies, point-of-sale elements, branding initiatives and publications, and guiding flyers as it relates to omni-channel marketing plans.
- Collect and gather data to make informed marketing decisions that effectively meet the needs of local co-ops and strategic business units.
- Lead the planning and execution of the centralized trade show strategy for the CRS.
Who you’ll work with:
You will be one of a team of three reporting to the Senior Manager, Ag & Commercial Marketing. This small team works hard to achieve business results and collaborates often with local Co-ops, commodity leads, and professionals across the Strategy business unit. These relationships are important to ensure central marketing programs meet local Co-op needs, drive business results, and can be effectively executed. Some of the campaigns and initiatives we support include Here for Your Farm, Co-op AgZone, Grown with Purpose, Seeding/Harvest Farm Fuel, and Agro content including catalogues, publications, and magazines.
Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Marketing and:
- Have 6+ years of relevant progressively responsible marketing experience.
- Have a bachelor’s degree in commerce or agriculture, preferably majoring in marketing or management (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
- Have previous exposure to the agriculture industry.
What we offer:
- Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
- Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
- As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit fcl.crs.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [email protected]. All information received will be kept confidential.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by March 17, 2024 through this link.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLLP
As this position is considered a position of trust you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.
FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.