Job Description

Title:

Marketing Coordinator (Parental Leave Replacement)

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Type:

Temporary (1 year), full-time

Location:

Edmonton, Alberta

Posted:

January 8, 2024

Work for an organization that believes every employee contributes directly to the growth and success of Alberta Milk and BC Dairy!

ABOUT US

Alberta Milk and BC Dairy combined their marketing team in the Fall of 2022 to form the BC and?Alberta (BCA) Market Development Team, to support the business success of BC and Alberta dairy farmers by developing and executing strategic partnerships and initiatives that support overall long-term market growth for dairy products in BC and Alberta.??

As non-profit organizations, we undertake a wide variety of activities that represent the interests of dairy producers, such as marketing, nutrition, education, transportation, and policy. We are a proud producer-driven organization, where we receive our direction from our board of directors and delegates, who are all licensed dairy farmers.

Our vision is to be a strategic partner in Canada's dairy industry. We pride ourselves on collaborating to build a thriving industry that produces high-quality milk and dairy products within Canada's supply-managed system.

Together, as a culture-driven organization, we aim to leave a positive mark not only within our association but also in the broader dairy community and the world we serve. Join us in our ongoing work to support excellence, sustainability, and becoming better together for Canadian dairy.?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Marketing Coordinator is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and evaluation of marketing initiatives for BC and Alberta (BCA). The role is an integral part of a collaborative cross-provincial team. Under the guidance of leaders, and with support from staff on site in the Alberta Milk office, this role will work directly with colleagues and partners outside Alberta. Candidates must be comfortable with online tools and remote collaboration. ?

A significant part of the work requires working with external marketing companies and strategic partners to coordinate marketing campaigns and community activations. The Marketing Coordinator will contribute a regional perspective from Alberta to support the development and implementation of the BCA community engagement plan.

As an integral part of the BCA Marketing team, your key responsibilities are:

Coordinate the implementation of BCA marketing campaigns to increase the reach of our marketing campaigns through local activations at community events in BC and Alberta. Support the implementation of Dairy Farmers of Canada's (DFC) Service Agreement with Alberta Milk?by providing local perspectives and expertise for the Alberta market on proposed initiatives. Contribute to the development and implementation of the BCA digital strategy and community engagement plan to foster, increase, and diversify community engagement. Provide communications support and act as a spokesperson in proactive public relations outreach and media inquiries.

WHAT WE NEED

Marketing certification or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. 3-5 years' experience in a marketing or related role Sound experience in executing marketing campaigns and working with marketing agencies. A successful track record in executing social media tactics, principles, current practices, and ad campaigns. Proven ability to coordinate multiple projects at the same time and working on cross-functional teams Superior written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs, project management software (Asana), and social media programs and monitoring tools.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation Hybrid work arrangements A culture based on our values of integrity, respect, trust, accountability, collaboration A demonstrated commitment to fostering a workplace of respect, diversity, and inclusion
Interested applicants, please send your cover letter and resume careers@albertamilk.com.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and will fairly consider all qualified applicants. We are dedicated to embracing and creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all identities and lived experiences, including women, indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $58,230.00-$75,699.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edmonton, AB T6X 1H1