Marketing Communications Coordinator

Grow Our Tomorrow.

Oppy is a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce from around the world. As one of North America’s top produce companies for nearly 165 years, we bring over 100 varieties of produce from 27 countries to 1,300+ retailers in North America and throughout the world. As much as agriculture has shaped the past for humankind, Oppy’s efforts shape its future by sustainably providing families with healthy, safe and fresh produce to create a better quality of life for all.

Our progressive team is called to a higher purpose that raises the economic wellbeing of families and communities who work the land.

Recognized as one Canada’s Best Managed Companies (for the last 20 years!) and a Top 100 Employer, our diverse team of dedicated professionals collaborate and make connections across our locations throughout North and South America. We owe our success to our adaptability, innovative and entrepreneurial approach, our commitment to our people, and the incredible relationships we build. We are looking for talented people who love a fast-paced, agile setting where you can grow your skills and career in a sector with abundant prospect.

Grow your tomorrow with us, today.

The Marketing Communications Coordinator plays a key role in elevating Oppy and its grower-partners’ brands across multiple platforms, ensuring that messages resonate with both internal and external audiences. We’re seeking a dynamic and creative individual who is passionate about storytelling, skilled in content creation and excels in a collaborative environment. In this role, you will support the marketing department by crafting compelling narratives, managing marketing projects and collaborating closely with various teams to drive the execution of successful marketing programs.

You will also contribute to Oppy’s sustainability initiatives and compliance efforts through accurate reporting and coordination of information. Your ability to juggle multiple tasks, maintain an organized workflow and deliver impactful communication will be critical to our marketing success.

The expected annual salary range of this position is $60,000 – $65,000. Please note, our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position based in our U.S. and Canada office locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by various factors including location, job-related skills, relevant experience, education, formal training and internal equity.

• Develop and write engaging marketing collateral including sell sheets, point-of-sale materials, recipes and more, to effectively communicate value proposition
• Support the marketing department by keeping marketing materials, special projects, packaging, print media, premiums and events (including trade shows) on track and within budget, ensuring timely delivery of all initiatives
• Work closely with the category and business development teams to gather details for marketing materials and collaborate with the graphic design team to collect and organize necessary assets
• Maintain and manage the image library and online assets, assisting graphic designers as needed to ensure consistency and accessibility of resources
• Assure stakeholders are provided with or have access to current materials in a dynamic environment
• Assist with media relations and internal communications activities, including drafting and distributing press releases, coordinating trade media advertising, arranging and facilitating interviews, drafting newsletter and intranet articles and supporting crisis communications
• Lead the planning and execution of our social media strategy including content development and community management while providing social media resources and support to our partners
• Assist the Sustainability Lead in development and execution of sustainability-related marketing initiatives, including content for campaigns, communications, and presentations
• Collect sustainability data, stories, and assets from internal teams and grower partners to support brand storytelling…