Job Description

Grow Your Career with Us

We are seeking an experienced Marketing & Communications Manager to lead the marketing and communications function for our organization. In this leadership role, you will develop and implement innovative marketing initiatives, strengthen community and member relationships, and support organizational growth through effective brand management and communications strategies. You will collaborate closely with the leadership team to ensure marketing and community engagement efforts align with our strategic priorities and cooperative values.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership for all marketing and community relations activities, including market research, brand and product management, promotions, communications, and community engagement initiatives.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging marketing practices, and opportunities that support organizational success.
• Collaborate with the leadership team on strategic planning, policy development, and organizational decision-making.
• Oversee the development and execution of marketing campaigns, promotions, advertising, and brand initiatives.
• Lead community and member relations programs, including sponsorships, donations, events, and cooperative engagement activities.
• Develop communication strategies, including social media management, customer engagement, and public relations initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders such as media outlets, vendors, event organizers, and community partners.
• Lead and support team members through recruitment, coaching, development, and performance management activities.
• Develop and manage departmental business plans and budgets and deliver presentations to a variety of audiences.

What You’ll Bring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Commerce, or a related field with coursework or specialization in Marketing.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of marketing experience
• Previous leadership or management experience with demonstrated success leading teams and strategic initiatives

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development abilities
• Strategic planning and organizational leadership skills
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Analytical mindset with experience conducting marketing research and evaluating business opportunities
• Experience with marketing campaigns, branding, advertising, and social media management
• Effective budget planning and project management skills

Why Join Us?

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply to Margot.steciuk@prairienorth.crs, or contact Margot Steciuk, Human Resources Manager at (306)-874-7652 for more information.