Communications and Marketing Assistant

Communications and Marketing Assistant

Business & Client Development

Come join Canada’s leader in horticultural research and innovation and grow your career with us!

Vineland Research & Innovation Centre (Vineland) is a uniquely Canadian results-oriented organization dedicated to horticulture science and innovation. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization, funded in part by the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), a five-year, federal-provincial-territorial initiative. We deliver innovative products, solutions and services through an integrated and collaborative cross-country network to advance Canada’s research and commercialization agenda.

Vineland is situated on treaty lands. These lands are steeped in the rich history of the First Nations including the Hatiwendaronk, the Haudenosaunee, the Anishinaabe and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Many First Nations, Métis and Inuit people from across Turtle Island live and work in Niagara today. Vineland stands with all Indigenous people, past and present, in promoting the wise stewardship of the lands on which we live. As treaty people, residents, and caretakers, we are committed to continuous learning and a deep respect for Indigenous people, culture and history.

What we’re looking for…

Reporting to the Senior Advisor, Communications and Marketing, the Communications and Marketing Assistant, provides administrative support and coordinates the enhancement and successful execution of communications, marketing, events and public relations activities. Areas of focus include increasing overall awareness of Vineland, including leveraging data tools, techniques, and strategies. The Communications and Marketing Assistant supports the development and promotion of the Vineland brand while also ensuring it aligns with Vineland’s Corporate and Innovation strategies; and demonstrates a strong aptitude for traditional and emerging digital technologies, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration.

What you’ll do…

• Support the creation and management of internally and externally facing content, including, Vineland’s annual Innovation Report, quarterly newsletters, press releases, news articles, social media and other content as deemed necessary.
• Manage shared e-mail inboxes and action accordingly.
• Act as a communications liaison to support the internal tracking of content through the government approval process.
• Work with the Senior Advisor, Communications and Marketing and the Director, Business and Client Development to:
  • Design and execute communication strategies to increase Vineland’s visibility, drive traffic to Vinelands’ research services and commercialization ventures.
  • Draft promotional and outreach materials to support corporate communications and business development activities. This will include collaborating with internal stakeholders to translate project outcomes into publicly available resources such as success stories.
• Coordinate internal event planning requirements, collaborating with internal resources to manage plans and logistics.

What we need from you…

• College diploma and 3-5 years’ experience working in a communications and/or marketing role or Undergraduate degree in related field and 1-3 years relevant experience preferred.
• Intermediate understanding of social media and web communications.
• Intermediate web content management skills.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level with MS Office (especially Word, Outlook).
• Intermediate level of experience with online tools including, but not limited to: MailChimp, Adobe Creative Cloud, Sage CRM is an asset.
• Intermediate level skills with social media monitoring and scheduling tools.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Bilingual is considered an asset.

(*A more comprehensive position outline is available upon request.)

Why work for us…

Our people are the most important asset in achieving our goals and are known in the world for their excellence in science and entrepreneurship. Our staff enjoys an exciting and challenging work environment noted for collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Vineland strives to create an environment that brings the power of diversity to life. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others. In accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process.

And there’s more…

• Flexible work arrangement
• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• RRSP Matching Plan
• Paid vacation
• Employee perks
• Company Events

If selected to join our team:

You will be required to present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials). Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services at: http://www.wes.org/ca.

Contact us…

We look forward to hearing from you!

Vineland is located at 4890 Victoria Avenue North*, Vineland Station, Ontario, Canada.

(*Please note that this location is not accessible by public transportation.)

Website: www.vinelandresearch.com

E-mail: careers@vinelandresearch.com

We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We confirm that we do not use AI in screening, assessing or selecting candidates; and this position is an existing vacancy.

For more information on Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, visit us at www.vinelandresearch.com.