Marketing Assistant

New Horizon Co-op; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

New Horizon Co-op in Grande Prairie, Alberta, is seeking a Full-Time Marketing Assistant at our Resource Office. The role supports content creation, marketing projects, and event execution to help grow our Western Canadian communities.

Ideal candidates will have a High School Diploma and 1–3 years in a similar role, plus strong Microsoft Office skills. You’ll work Mon–Fri 8:00am–5:00pm, with occasional evenings or weekends, and must have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 1–3 years in a similar role/office environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint & Word)
• Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and organization
• Excellent organization skills with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Available to work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings/weekends
• Must have a valid drivers license

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks including copying, laminating and ordering supplies
• Assist with and contribute to writing, editing, designing, proofing and production of content and visuals for New Horizon website, social media channels, in-house print, and other communications according to New Horizon Co-op standards and formats
• Support the Marketing and Communications department with development, implementation and maintenance of assigned projects or programs
• Assist in planning and executing marketing and communications events
• Assist with the Kids Club and Community Builder Programs
• Ensure content and material aligns with the company’s vision, mission, values, and business goals
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Publisher

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Full-Time Marketing Assistant at our Resource Office in Grande Prairie, Alberta.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, 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 how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you’ll do:

• Assist with a variety of administrative tasks including copying, laminating and, ordering supplies
• Assist with and contribute to writing, editing, designing, proofing and production of content and visuals for New Horizon website, social media channels, in-house print, and other communications according to New Horizon Co-op standards and formats
• Support the Marketing and Communications department with the development, implementation and maintenance of assigned projects or programs
• Assist in planning and executing marketing and communications events
• Assist with the Kids Club and Community Builder Programs
• Ensure that content and material is aligned with the company’s vision, mission, values, and business goals
• Other duties as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are and what you have:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years of experience working in a similar role/office environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint & Word)
• Ability to work in a deadline driven, fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and organization
• Excellent organization skills, with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team environment
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Available to work Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with the occasional evening and/or weekend as required
• Must have a valid drivers license

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.