Social & Digital Media Specialist

Valleyview Co-op; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading co-operative is seeking a Social & Digital Media Specialist to enhance their marketing efforts. This hybrid position requires creativity, strategic thinking, and expertise in social media to connect with communities and promote brand initiatives. Candidates should possess strong digital marketing experience and a relevant degree, with responsibilities including content creation, performance analysis, and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in digital marketing and social media.
• Strong copywriting and visual content creation skills for various platforms.
• Familiarity with SEO principles and Canva.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging organic social media content aligned with brand strategies.
• Track content performance and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Manage online interactions and foster a positive digital community.

Skills

Marketing

Photography

Facebook Advertising

Hootsuite

Social Listening

SEO

Web Design

Adobe Photoshop

Social Media Management

Copywriting

Wordpress

Writing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or Journalism

Job description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Social & Digital Media Specialist on a permanent basis.

We are seeking a trendspotting socially savvy expert to join our marketing team. If youre comfortable appearing on camera and well-versed in the insights behind content we encourage you to apply! The successful candidate will help us connect with communities showcase our brand and bring major campaigns to life through collaborative story-driven social media. This is an opportunity to be the voice that keeps our brand strong and our communities inspired.

This position is hybrid opportunity. The successful candidate will work primarily from home but will be required to do in-person shoots on a biweekly basis. We are seeking candidates located in Saskatoon Regina Winnipeg or Edmonton.

What youll do :

• Create engaging organic social media content that aligns with brand and campaign strategies tailored for each platform.
• Plan schedule and publish content using Sprout Social ensuring coordination with paid media efforts and internal teams.
• Track content performance against established benchmarks providing monthly reports and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
• Manage online interactions responding to inquiries moderating discussions and fostering a positive digital community.
• Partner with local Co-ops to showcase community stories uphold social media best practices and support influencer and campaign initiatives.

Who youll work with :

You will report to and work closely with the Supervisor Social Media on a team that values relationship building and innovation. You will collaborate often with our larger marketing team including other specialists copywriters and our Media Buyer. This team alsoprovides dedicated expertise to local Co-ops by helping them optimize their social media presence.

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 marketing & communications and :

• Have 3-6 years experience in digital marketing and social media.
• Have a bachelors degree in marketing communications or journalism (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Have strong copywriting and visual content creation skills for Instagram Facebook TikTok and YouTube.
• Are familiar with SEOprinciples andCanva.

As part of your application please submit a portfolio of past work or links to recent social media content youve created. Were especially interested in seeing examples of organic content and at least one piece that features you on camera (e.g. Reels TikToks story content etc.).

What we offer :

• Competitive salaries short-term incentives a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• 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 .

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 All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you we invite you to apply by June 5 2025.

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

As this position is considered a position of trust you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. Were 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.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Marketing,Photography,Facebook Advertising,Hootsuite,Social Listening,SEO,Web Design,Adobe Photoshop,Social Media Management,Copywriting,Wordpress,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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