Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Agriculture

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator in the Crop Development Centre. This role supports storytelling, content creation, and brand-consistent communications across channels, including newsletters, websites, and social media.

You will work with managers, breeders, and university communications to promote programs and events, while coordinating field photography and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, graphic design, journalism, public relations, or related field; alternative paths considered.
• Two or more years of related communications or marketing experience.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills for non-specialist audiences.
• Design skills and visual eye; experience with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with social media platforms, CMS, scheduling, and basic analytics.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail and professionalism in communications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development and execution of CDC's annual marketing and communications plans.
• Drafts, edits, and distributes content across channels; monitors engagement metrics.
• Produces the semi-annual newsletter and supports the Plant Sciences quarterly newsletter.
• Designs print and digital assets within the CDC brand system.
• Ensures brand guidelines are consistently applied across materials.
• Captures photography and videography reflecting field work; coordinates shoots.
• Manages and grows CDC's social media content and engagement.
• Maintains and expands the CDC website within Cascade CMS.
• Supports presence at industry events with materials and logistics.
• Provides logistical and administrative support for communications projects.
• Collaborates with managers, directors, breeders, researchers, and staff on brand alignment.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Proofreading

Brand guidelines

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Social media management

Cascade CMS

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related field

Equivalent education/experience considered

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Cascade CMS

Mailchimp

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a Marketing and Communications Coordinator in the Crop Development Centre. This role supports storytelling, content creation, and brand-consistent communications across channels, including newsletters, websites, and social media.

You will work with managers, breeders, and university communications to promote programs and events, while coordinating field photography and travel as needed.