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Farm Boy

Ontario grocery chain offering fresh produce

Marketing Coordinator - Social Media

Social Media Strategy & ManagementPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeMississauga, ON, CanadaCA$55k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Typically requires post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant hands-on experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A strong understanding of social media platforms, their audiences, and content trends is required, along with an interest in food, lifestyle, and creating engaging customer experiences.
  • Experience with social media management and analytics tools, such as Sprout Social and Meta Business Suite, and the ability to interpret performance metrics and translate insights into actionable recommendations are required.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and analytical skills are needed, including attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities, production calendars, and deadlines across multiple locations.
  • Written and verbal communication skills are required, including the ability to create engaging business-to-consumer content, adapt messaging for different audiences, and build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, is required.
  • A valid G Class driver's license and access to a vehicle are required.
  • The candidate must be comfortable with extended periods of sitting, repetitive tasks, frequent computer use, open-office noise, and a flexible schedule with frequent travel between stores and regions using reliable transportation.
  • Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

  • Support the development and execution of channel-specific social media strategies, ensuring content and messaging align with brand standards and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, agency partners, influencers, and other stakeholders to coordinate content calendars, align messaging, and bring social media campaigns to life across platforms.
  • Coordinate vendor and influencer relationships, support cross-functional projects and campaigns, and assist with planning and executing photo and video shoots.
  • Manage daily community engagement across social media channels by monitoring activity, responding to inquiries, and engaging with user-generated content while maintaining a consistent and positive brand voice.
  • Monitor and analyze social media performance, including engagement, reach, and key channel metrics; prepare monthly reports and translate insights, emerging trends, and platform updates into actionable recommendations to strengthen the digital presence.
  • Support paid, owned, and earned media initiatives by maintaining organized content and asset libraries, and capture social-first content at store locations, pop-ups, and community events as required.
  • Take on additional related responsibilities as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • French language skills are considered an asset.
  • Experience with Asana is considered an asset.

About the Company

Farm Boy

Ontario grocery chain offering fresh produce

Farm Boy is a grocery retailer in Ontario that started as a small produce stand and grew into a regional supermarket chain focused on fresh markets, prepared foods, and private-label products. It operates stores offering produce, dairy, deli, bakery and other groceries, emphasizing value and a community-friendly shopping experience. The product works by stocking fresh produce alongside ready-to-eat meals and groceries; Farm Boy builds a curated in-store assortment and private-label lines to differentiate itself from larger chains. Its growth is supported by maintaining founder leadership and brand identity while leveraging outside investment to expand, especially into the Toronto market. The company’s goal is to grow its footprint while preserving the “magic” of Farm Boy—keeping its customer-focused, fresh-market feel and loyalty-building culture as it scales.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Ottawa, Canada
Founded
1981

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