Marketing Specialist

Federated Co-operatives Limited; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Co-operative values

Job summary

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Marketing Specialist on a temporary basis for the Consumer Products team. This hybrid role is based anywhere in Western Canada and supports HABS marketing, digital commerce platforms, and key events such as the annual HABS tradeshow.

You are expected to have 1–3 years of relevant marketing experience (retail-focused preferred), a Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Marketing, and strong Excel/SharePoint skills.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant marketing experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or Marketing (or combination with experience).
• Experience with web platform asset development.
• Advanced Excel and SharePoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze competitor, supplier, and POS data to identify trends and insights.
• Support planning and execution of the Building Western Canada Conference/Tradeshow, including logistics and sponsorship coordination.
• Coordinate HABS marketing programs and communications and maintain marketing resources for Local Co-ops.
• Support HABS digital commerce initiatives by improving platforms and creating communications.

Skills

Marketing experience

Retail marketing experience

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Commerce/Marketing

Tools

Excel

SharePoint

Web platform assets development

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Marketing Specialist on a temporary basis on our Consumer Products team up to 12 months. This position is a hybrid opportunity and will be based any where in Western Canada.

The Marketing Specialist supports the coordination and execution of HABS (Home and Building Solutions) marketing and promotional initiatives, collaborating with stakeholders, supporting digital commerce platforms, and supports key events such as the annual HABS tradeshow. If you are passionate about marketing and Home and Building Solutions, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Gather and analyze competitor, supplier, and sales/POS data to identify trends and provide insights that support HABS promotional programs and decision-making.
• Supports the planning and execution of the Building Western Canada Conference/Tradeshow, including event logistics, vendor and sponsorship coordination, communications, and stakeholder support to ensure a successful event experience.
• Coordinate HABS marketing programs and communications by developing materials, collaborating with stakeholders, and maintaining accurate and accessible marketing resources for Local Co-ops.
• Support HABS digital commerce and promotional initiatives by enhancing platform experiences and developing communications and resources that enable effective execution across Local Co-ops and Zone teams.

Who You’ll Work With

The Team:

You will work closely with Home and Building Solutions Team, will report into the Senior Marketing Specialist, Shared Services. This team strives to cultivate a supportive, welcoming, and collaborative culture where team members are committed to delivering quality work on time while maintaining a friendly and relaxed environment.

The Collaborators:

You will work closely with teams across our Consumer Products business unit and collaborate with partners throughout the organization, including Marketing, Promotions, and Pricing teams.

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 Sales & Marketing and:

• Have 1-3 years of relevant experience, preference to retail focused marketing
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Commerce, or Marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Experience with web platform asset development.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel and SharePoint.
• Are familiar with of marketing and promotions and retail experience from food convenience or home centers.

What We Offer

• 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 www.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 [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. FCLHP

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete 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.