Communication and Marketing Officer

Why work with us: a dynamic small team that has a lot of fun, hybrid work format (remote and in-person), diverse and innovative projects, passionate partners, and a 'green' industry looking to the future!

Main roles and responsibilities of the position

• In collaboration with the communications coordinator: manage all promotional activities (define needs and target means to promote jobs and training programs in the sector, continuing education activities, and HR tools);
• Contribute to the implementation of the communication plan;
• Create advertising content and produce various publications on social media, newsletters, magazines, sectoral bulletins, etc.;
• Manage the website and promotion campaign for the L'Avenir est végétal jobs and training;
• Write and review informational texts, reports, summaries, or press releases;
• Manage, plan, and track project or event schedules and budgets;
• Prospect new client companies and school partnerships;
• Collaborate on updating the organization's website, in collaboration with the team;
• Monitor trends in communication and propose new ideas;
• Supervise the creation of various documents by suppliers and ensure the organization's quality standards.

Skills and abilities

• University degree in communication, marketing, business development, or a relevant field such as human resources, school and professional information, etc.
• Three to five years of relevant experience
• Enthusiasm, courtesy, and creativity
• Ability to manage multiple files at once
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team spirit and attention to detail
• Good understanding of the challenges and needs of SMEs
• Knowledge of Canva, WordPress, and MS365 Office Suite
• Asset: Storyline and Adobe Creative Cloud suite
• Proficiency in social networks Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn

What we offer

• A collaborative, respectful, and pleasant work environment, where work happiness matters!
• A hybrid work mode (alternating between remote work and in-person), where in-person moments are precious for exchanging dynamically, connecting, creating, and sharing laughs with colleagues!
• Work-life balance
• A position at 37.5 hours per week
• Employer contribution to collective insurance and REER collective
• The opportunity to meet and create bonds with passionate colleagues
• Competitive remuneration and social benefits.
• HortiCompétences in brief:

HortiCompétences is a sectoral workforce committee, but above all, a team of energetic people dedicated to the ornamental horticulture sector - commercialization and services. A non-profit organization (NPO) administered by representatives of companies, workers, and associative representatives, its mandates aim to:

• Increase consultation between the main actors of the labor market.
• Identify the interventions required in the field of training and skills development.
• Improve practices in human resource management.
• Identify and make known the challenges of the sector in terms of employment: collection and dissemination of information, promotion of jobs.

Interested? Send us a cover letter and your resume to info@horticompetences.ca by August 7, 2026. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary: $57,000.00 to $74,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Flexible arrival and departure times
• On-site parking
• Casual dress code
• Work from home
• Location: Hybrid remote work in Saint-Hyacinthe, QC