Communications and Marketing Assistant

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The BC Egg Marketing Board (BC Egg) is the provincial regulator responsible for overseeing the production, grading, transportation, storage, and marketing of eggs produced in British Columbia. It works closely with over 155 family‑owned and operated farms, graders, government, and national partners (Egg Farmers of Canada) to uphold the pillars of supply management—predictable production, fair farm pricing, and control of imports—ensuring long‑term stability and food security in BC.

The BC Egg Marketing Board functions under the authority of the Natural Products Marketing (British Columbia) Act. The Board Chair is appointed by Order in Council and members are elected. The Board has the responsibility to allocate production quota to individual producers, ensure compliance, establish minimum producer prices and collect levies to finance operations.

The activities of the Board are supervised by the BC Farm Industry Review Board, an independent, quasi‑judicial tribunal established to provide general supervision of all marketing boards and commissions in BC.

Sustainable, wholesome BC eggs are British Columbians’ everyday protein. Sustainable eggs are produced in safe, ecologically responsible conditions in a vibrant, transparent industry that supports regionalization, diversity, and affordability. Wholesome eggs are a high‑quality, nutritious, locally grown whole food produced to the highest ethical standards.

• Maintain and enhance the successful, trusted, supply managed egg industry throughout BC.
• Develop creative and adaptable tools and programs to maximize opportunities.
• Be a national industry leader.

COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING ASSISTANT

Location:

Abbotsford, BC

Position Type:
Full‑Time

The Communications & Marketing Assistant supports the Communications & Marketing Manager in implementing BC Egg’s communications and marketing initiatives. This role enhances BC Egg’s public presence, digital engagement, and relationships with producers, partners, and British Columbian consumers.

The Coordinator helps manage social media and website content, supports marketing and event logistics, produces digital and print communications, and contributes to stakeholder engagement activities. The role requires a creative, detail‑oriented communicator with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects collaboratively.

This position reports to the Manager, Communications & Marketing and works closely with the BC Egg team, external vendors, and industry partners.

• Develop, schedule, and publish content for Facebook, Instagram, You Tube, Linked In, and other social media platforms as required.
• Monitor engagement, respond to inquiries, and track analytics.
• Maintain and update website content to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and timely posting of notices, events, resources, recipes, and other materials.
• Support improvements to website navigation, user experience, and accessibility in collaboration with staff and vendors.

• Produce engaging digital and print content, including social posts, newsletters, infographics, and event materials.
• Assist with graphic design using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Canva.
• Coordinate asset development logistics, including booking photographers, videographers, stylists, and other creative support.
• Organize and maintain BC Egg’s digital asset library (photos, videos, templates, creative files).

• Draft and edit communications such as newsletters, stakeholder updates, website copy, and internal memos using Mail Chimp.
• Support media relations by fielding marketing and media inquiries and coordinating responses with senior staff.
• Ensure all communications reflect BC Egg’s brand voice and strategic priorities.

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing BC Egg events, including the Annual Conference & AGM, Christmas Reception, and Charity Golf Tournament.
• Provide day‑of event support,…