MARKETING SPECIALIST (NOC: 11202)

Jobs in North York, Ontario From Iqbal Foods Parkway
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Full Time   $36.10 /Per Hour   North York

  Job Description

MARKETING SPECIALIST (NOC: 11202)

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Iqbal Foods Parkway

 

OVERVIEW

Iqbal Foods is a leading halal-based grocery and food service company, specializing in high-quality halal-certified products for diverse communities across Canada. We are seeking a Marketing Specialist with proven experience in halal food marketing, cultural branding, and community engagement. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of key religious and cultural occasions by halal consumers, enabling them to design and execute event-specific promotions that resonate with our customers.

 

JOB DETAILS

Location:     

North York, ON

M2J 1L8

 

Salary

$36.10 hourly/ 30 to 40 hours per Week

 

Terms of employment

Permanent employment

Full time

 

Start date

Starts as soon as possible

 

Vacancies

1 vacancy

 

OVERVIEW

Languages

English

 

Education

College/CEGEP diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

 

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years in marketing, preferably in the halal food, grocery, or cultural retail sector

 

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

 

Work setting

On-site at our North York location

Private company specializing in halal-certified products.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Tasks

·       Develop and implement marketing strategies tailored to halal food products and culturally diverse communities.

·       Conduct market research on halal consumer trends, buying habits, and preferences in wholesale and retail sectors

·       Prepare culturally relevant promotional materials, ensuring compliance with halal certification standards.

·       Plan and execute marketing campaigns for key religious and cultural occasions such as Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr, Eid Al-Adha, Islamic New Year, and other community celebrations.

·       Coordinate halal-focused publicity events, community sponsorships, and seasonal promotions.

·       Manage online marketing e-commerce, and social media campaigns targeting halal-conscious consumers.

·       Maintain brand integrity by ensuring all marketing content reflects halal values and product authenticity.

·       Build and maintain relationships with halal certification bodies, community leaders, and media outlets.

·       Evaluate customer service and store environments to ensure alignments with halal brand standards.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work conditions and physical capabilities

·       Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines

·       Attention to detail and accuracy in halal product representation

·       Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

 

Personal suitability

·       Strong knowledge of halal dietary laws, certification processes, and related cultural practices

·       Awareness of religious and cultural occasions relevant to halal consumers and ability to integrate them into marketing strategies.

·       Client-focused with cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse communities

·       Excellent oral and written communication skills

·       Organized, dependable, and able to work collaboratively

·       Integrity and due diligence in representing halal products.

 

EMPLOYMENT GROUPS

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

·       Support for newcomers and refugees

·       Support for mature workers

·      Supports for visible minorities

·      Candidates with experience in halal food marketing or cultural community engagement

 

WHO CAN APPLY TO THIS JOB?

Only apply to this job if:

Canadian citizens, permanent residents and temporary residents of Canada

Other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

 

HOW TO APPLY

Direct apply

By Direct Apply

 

By email

iqbalfoods-parkwayforest@post.com

 

How to apply instructions

Here is what you must include in your application:

·       Cover letter

·       References attesting to relevant experience

·       Example of halal-focused marketing work (if applicable)

 

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

·       Do you have previous experience in halal food marketing or working with halal-certified products, including promotions for religious or cultural occasions

 

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MARKETING SPECIALIST (NOC: 11202)
Jobs in North York, Ontario From Iqbal Foods Parkway
Posted on Refugee Job Portal

Job Position Information

Job Vacancy:
1
Education:

College/CEGEP

Experience:

1 year

Location:

North York

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary:

$36.10 /Per Hour

Language:

English

Date Posted:

2025-08-15

Reference No.

RJ3071385

Job Expiry Date:

2026-02-11

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Job Position Information

Job Vacancy:
  1
Education:

  College/CEGEP

Experience:

  1 year

Location:

  North York

Job Type:

 Full Time

Salary:

 $36.10 /Per Hour

Language:

 English

Date Posted:

 2025-08-15

Reference No.:

 RJ3071385

Job Expiry Date:

  2026-02-11