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Who is VMLY&R Canada?

VMLY&R Canada is all about putting everything we are into everything we do. We’re a full-service experience agency that thrives on creating work that brings people together, creating new value for people and businesses through connected brands.

We resist the usual ways of seeing, thinking, and doing. We question everything, using data and insights to reimagine the entire connected customer experience.

Why work at VMLY&R?

“Since joining the creative team at VMLY&R in 2021, everyone I’ve worked with has been exceptionally talented, supportive, and kind. It’s a genuine pleasure to work with these folks.” Janelle, Copywriter

The Opportunity

Senior Art Director

Could this be you?

VMLY&R Canada is looking for a Sr. Art Director to assist with the realization of multidisciplinary projects (mainly digital, paid social, web) as well as for the follow-up and overall quality of his/her projects. Our ideal candidate must be able to work in collaboration with copywriters, creative directors, and production teams. This role supports Ford Pro – the Pro in Ford Pro stands for Productivity and everything we promote is here to help businesses be more productive. We don’t only sell vehicles, but rather a one stop shop of services and technology that can keep fleets and businesses moving.

You Will:

• Work in partnership with a copywriter
• Assist and take direction from more senior teams with realizing various projects
• Collaborate with project managers, strategists and the account management team
• Use your conceptual abilities, remarkable art direction skills and a solid knowledge of the digital landscape
• Be resourceful, a fast worker and a team player
• Establish trust-based relationships with clients and your team
• Ensure follow-up on projects
• Work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment
• Lead by example and mentor younger creatives in their development

You Have:

• Minimum of a degree or diploma in Art Direction (or equivalent)
• 4-5+ years’ experience as an Art Director – preferably at a creative agency
• Polished client presentation skills demonstrating a clear vision of how the work addresses the client challenge
• Strong computer skills, expert knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite, bonus points for Sketch

Benefits of Working Here

• Hybrid flexible working environment
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation, plus the follow paid days off: 4 day long weekends for stat holidays (April to October; total days 6) and your birthday off
• December holiday shut-down
• A focus on your mental health (e.g., free work out app)
• Regular team get togethers
• Annual Mind & Body program
• Employee referral bonus
• Learning and development opportunities
• WPP employee discounts

VMLY&R

Under general direction, plans, oversees, and directs the services of the Parks and Recreation Department, including related facility capital improvements, maintenance and repair; Oversees Parks and Recreation staff; Controls staffing levels and departmental budget; Participates as a member of the executive management team; And performs related duties as required.

The Director of Parks and Recreation is responsible for all departmental operations, including staffing, budgeting, policy-making, and strategic planning processes. This position reports to the Chief Administrative Officer. This position also exercises policy and decision-making authority over the entire department. 

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this position. 

1. Provides direction and professional advice to support staff and directs their selection, training, development, evaluation, compensation, and discipline.
2. Develops, implements and evaluates plans, policies, systems and procedures to achieve annual departmental goals and work standards related to parks, recreation and community services.
3. Prepares specifications, solicits bids, evaluates proposals, and recommends awards for Department capital improvement projects and service contracts. Acts as Project Manager and manages resulting capital improvement projects.
4. Recommends, monitors and evaluates annual Department budget and controls budget expenditures.
5. Advises and supports the Administration and Council, represents the department in policy matters, and attends Council meetings.
6. Inspects and evaluates community park and facility needs.
7. Oversees and attends Recreation activities and events (namely, Canada Day and Champlain Christmas Parade).
8. Actively participate in the Special Events Review Team, advise and analyze requests and support event organizers.
9. Plans workloads and assigns, coordinates, and schedules Department projects.
10. Oversees marina’s federal lease and sublease and cooperates with the lessee on issues relating to the facility.
11. Applies for and administers Parks and Recreation grants.
12. Recommends policies, procedures and fees for the use and rental of public facilities. Promotes departmental services through publicity programs.
13. Monitors and keeps informed of current parks and recreation industry trends, evaluates their impact on departmental operations and recommends policy and procedural improvements. Considers office technology applications.

Required Education and Experience

• University degree in administration, recreation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Municipal experience with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in parks, recreation and community services programs, including maintenance or facility development, and including three years in a supervisory or administrative capacity

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable of modern principles, practices and trends of park planning, park maintenance, and community services and programs; of recent developments, current literature and sources of information related to community services, planning and administration; of purchasing practices related to equipment and supplies; of pertinent federal, provincial and local laws, regulations, and codes; of work planning processes and organizational methods; of principles of management; of budgetary practices; and supervisory principles and leadership techniques.
• Advanced organizational and managerial skills, staff development ability and understanding of the political process.
• Ability to present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically in public meetings.
• Excellent administrative, communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and public relations skills, with the ability to use tact and discretion and to deal courteously and effectively with the public and fellow staff members.
• A complete familiarity working with MS Office and accounting computer software.
• Must be fully bilingual (French/English)
• A valid Class G Driver’s License and the ability to maintain insurability under the Municipality’s vehicle insurance policy. 

Work Pace

• There are changing priorities, unexpected schedule changes, conflicting demands, and/or numerous urgent tasks for at least 50% of the time.
• As such, the Director of Parks and Recreation must have the ability to be an effective manager by establishing priorities and assuring that assignments are completed within a timely manner and deadlines. 

Working Conditions

• This position is full-time, regular 37.5-hour work per week.
• The annual salary range is from $83,747 to $99,700.
• The Director of Parks and Recreation will be required to work additional hours due to Council and committees meeting, seminars, conferences, and events and because of conflicting demands and deadlines.
• General office working conditions.
• Occasional driving is required to visit parks, facilities, and construction sites and attend business, community, and public meetings.

Applications

Qualified candidates are invited to apply before 4 p.m. on March 16, 2023.

Interviews are scheduled for the week of March 20 to 24, 2023.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Township Of Champlain

At Frank And Oak, we’re dedicated to designing clothes people feel good in and feel good about. The decisions made in the fashion industry have a huge impact on people and the planet. Faced with the effects of climate change, we fully recognize the urgency to do our part. This is why we are committed to minimizing our impact by prioritizing recycled fabrics and responsible practices throughout our supply chain to make quality clothing that lasts.

We’re looking for forward-thinkers to help us challenge standard practices in the retail and fashion industries in a collaborative and inclusive work environment. Sounds like something you’re interested in? Drop us a line!

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Head of Design & Brand Marketing, our Art Director will have a passion for fashion, visual storytelling, content creation and people. In this role, you will lead and execute creative projects that bring our designs and brand identity to life visually and editorially, through initiatives that can be commercialized across all of our platforms (online and offline) to propel our brand’s growth.

With a strong understanding of the fashion industry and omnichannel marketing, you will help shape and govern the brand’s visual direction by developing creative and commercial content, attending and directing photo and video shoots, leading and elevating our product styling direction, while guiding the artistic direction of the brand and managing a team of cross-functional creative experts.

KEY​ ​RESPONSIBILITIES

Skilled in visual design, passionate about creative processes and visual storytelling, customer-centric and an all-around team player, the Art Director must have the ability to translate creative ideas into actionable, strategic guidelines for their creative team to execute.

• You will be responsible for the art direction of the Frank And Oak brand including:
• An omnichannel marketing campaign for all consumer touchpoints: photo and video campaigns, OOH print/digital ads, e-com site (web design, and product photography);
• Editorial and e-commerce visuals, styling and photo direction;
• In-store visuals including special store windows and signage, brand materials, seasonal promotions;
• Branded collateral including on-product, packaging, print.
• You will play an important role in directing all photo and video shoots that are lead by our in-house Studio team (photographer, creative producer, retoucher, studio coordinator, and a variety of creative freelancers). You will be required to attend and supervise all photo/video shoots (in office & on location)
• Assisted by the Studio Coordinator, you will also be responsible for leading the styling research and direction to ensure we capture trend-right looks for all commercial needs
• As a creative leader within the organization, you will influence the direction of the brand’s visual identity and guide teams in how this vision gets executed in styling, store concepts, content marketing and all creative assets in order to strengthen the brand image, increase profitability and elevate the brand into the future
• You will create comprehensive creative and artistic direction deliverables, leading projects through from concept, design, production, and delivery
• You will partner with the Marketing team, Merchandising team and Product Designers to conceptualize and plan the execution of campaigns and visual content across all consumer touchpoints including web, social, video, retail, e-commerce, and on-product
• Inspire and lead an in-house Creative Studio and team of graphic designers
• Direct all aspects of photoshoot and approves all final shootings while ensuring the establish budget is respected
• Trend research: Remain up to date with the competitive landscape and emerging trends in all facets of creative and artistic design

WHO YOU ARE

• You are a genuinely nice human being!
• You are a multidisciplinary creative expert with a deep understanding of the processes required to lead a cross-functional team in developing and executing creative projects in the fashion industry
• You are a visionary who can translate inspiring, innovative ideas into communication pieces and campaigns, yet are a strategic thinker with the ability to connect business needs with breakthrough creativity
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where you are responsible for managing multiple projects on multiple timelines – you are a resourceful, driven creative collaborator – balancing hands-on work with big picture thinking

QUALIFICATIONS​ ​&​ ​SKILLS

• 7+ years of experience in an artistic creative role (min. 2 years in the fashion industry)
• Experience in graphic design
• Passion for the fashion and retail industry
• Solid and diverse portfolio with relevant examples
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Experience in a creative team both in-house and in-agency are preferred

Frank And Oak

WHO YOU ARE
• Your leadership inspires, clarifies, unleashes entrepreneurs, creates customer value, builds strong relationships and is collaborative
• You are a true People advocate with a strong passion for co-worker relations, recruitment, talent development and forecasting.
• You are a strategist with the ability to be tactical and operational when necessary.
• You are experienced in managing, coaching and developing influential teams.
• You are an energetic, innovative and entrepreneurial self-starter who is comfortable running a business
• You lead with heart and can provide direction and stability for our Co-workers
• You know what it’s like to work in a matrix organization that requires you to work with multiple internal and external stakeholders from various functions and units. You know how to engage with them, collaborate with them and
move the business forward as a result.
• You can be depended upon to act with a high level of professional and moral integrity, especially when dealing with sensitive and confidential issues.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience
• You have a minimum of 2 years in a direct leadership role

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
• People are at the heart of our business. We create a better everyday life together by living our shared values and safeguarding our unique culture. The Unit People & Culture Manager is instrumental in making this happen by
leading the local implementation of our People Strategies.
• You will be a Business Partner for your Unit Manager and your other leadership colleagues, collaborating with them on all people-related issues.
• Help lead the entire business as an active and influential member of the unit’s strategic leadership team (your unit’s Steering Group).
• Lead and develop your local P&C team and encouraging them to build strong relationships throughout your unit.
• Focus on providing an excellent co-worker experience in your unit, including championing internal career growth and our many and varied development opportunities.
• Champion training, mentoring, coaching, forecasting and succession planning.
• Ensure that our national People strategy, is implemented and lives in your unit.
• Support and help drive the recruitment process in your unit by partnering with your Unit Hiring Managers and our Centralized Recruitment team.
• Implement our Co-worker Relations Plan by managing all local interactions with our co-workers, ensuring we uphold our labour relations principles and abide by local policies, procedures, regulations and laws.
• Demonstrate yourself, and encourage and train in others, a high level of problem solving, mediation and counseling skills.
• Meet financial goals by monitoring, analyzing and acting upon key P&C performance indicators.
• Regularly communicate and partner with your Market P&C Manager on escalated issues as well as regional initiatives and programs
• Lead Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and work-life balance initiatives in your unit.
• Support Health & Safety compliance, improvements and programs.

TOGETHER AS A TEAM
IKEA is all about people, and our team make sure to bring the best people on board to keep our strong spirit of togetherness. We believe that different experiences and backgrounds collectively make us wiser and stronger, and we ensure that our co-workers bloom into their best selves as they contribute to our business.

JUST SO YOU KNOW
In the IKEA world, this position is referred to as: Unit People & Culture Manager

Please note: This position requires the submission of a satisfactory criminal record check. A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position.
IKEA

Director, Athletics & Recreation

Loyalist College

Belleville, ON

Ranked one of Canada’s top 50 research colleges, Loyalist College empowers students, faculty, staff, and partners through experiential, industry cluster-based education, training and applied research programs. As Ontario’s Destination College, Loyalist is located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, and is perfectly positioned between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal. The College offers more than 70 full-time diploma, certificate, and apprenticeship programs in biosciences, building sciences, business, community service, health and wellness, media studies, public safety, and skilled trades.

Loyalist College is located on the territory of the Huron-Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, and the Haudenosaunee people. We acknowledge our shared obligation to respect, honour, and sustain these lands and the natural resources contained within.

Now, on behalf of Loyalist College, we are seeking a Director, Athletics & Recreation. Reporting to the Vice-President, Students, the Director is responsible for facilitating the operations and developing the programming for all Varsity Athletics, Recreation and Fitness. The purpose of the position is to broaden the student educational experience through the development of quality extracurricular opportunities relating to active lifestyle and the benefits of same. The Director implements these activities to maximize participation and help integrate students into the broader life of the institution. The Director is accountable for leadership, planning, forecasting, direction and management of human resources in the Department of Athletics & Recreation related to all staff, student staff and coaches. To be successful in this position, hours of work will include weekend and evening work throughout the year.

In a world obsessed with big, we are small. And, small gives us the power to do big things! If this resonates with you, we look forward to your application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the design and implementation of intercollegiate and extracurricular activities collaborating with students, student athletes, student leaders, staff, and alumni. Daily operations include overseeing the administration, staffing, and planning of these activities throughout the year
• Oversees the daily operation of the college Fitness Centre including administration, staffing and planning.
• Responsible, in conjunction with the Facilities and Executive teams, for planning and development of new facilities and the renovation of current athletic facilities to ensure the department operates within the industry standards.
• Responsible for the design and delivery of sports and recreational camp programming
• Plans, organizes and directs departmental activities; develops goals and objectives; establishes and implements policies and procedures for departmental operations; develops new and improves existing programs which will meet student needs; reviews departmental performance and implements changes as required to improve services and ensure that regulatory requirements are met; evaluates all reporting methods of department and researches, introduces and demonstrates new techniques and equipment to staff
• Develops and implements leadership opportunities and training for varsity athletes.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant provincial and national sports association policies and requirements.
• Develops and implements varsity scholarship programs while adhering to College, Provincial, and National policies.
• Fosters new relationships and strengthens existing ones across the College and in the broader community by hosting major athletics and recreation events, and partnering with community sports and services organizations across the region and the province.
• Prepares, allocates, and monitors all facets of the departmental budget. This includes the development of short and long term forecasts and building revenue strategies to accommodate the diverse needs of the students and community participants. Also, the Director develops cost efficient strategies for new and existing programs and prepares budgets and budget reports.
• Oversees all risk management aspects of all College based athletic and recreational activities, including overseeing and implementing concussion protocol practices established at the Provincial and National level.
• Responsible for monitoring and advising college varsity athletes to ensure that these students are fully supported to be successful in their studies.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• 4 Year degree in Sports Administration/Management, Recreation Leadership or equivalent.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of relevant progressive experience managing sports programs, including planning, development, operations, budget, and administration in a post-secondary environment.
• Leadership Training/Coaching Certification.
• Sound understanding of the Ontario College System, Loyalist College, Canadian College Athletic Association (CCAA) and Ontario College Athletic Association (OCAA) and relevant programs.
• Demonstrated success in collaborative management/leadership, strategic planning, and innovation, and in managing change initiatives and risk management.
• Demonstrated leadership success in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Successful/experience working in a unionized environment would be a significant asset.
• Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution/mediation

If you are intrigued and invigorated by the details of this opportunity to bring your experience to a key role with Loyalist College, we would love to have a conversation.

To express interest in this opportunity please apply online by clicking: https://meridiarecruitment.ca/Career/16959

For more information about this exciting opportunity please contact Natalie Lagace, Recruitment Specialist, at [email protected] or Mark Gillis, Partner, at [email protected]. If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please let Mark know.

Please note: Following an offer of employment, candidates with Canadian credentials will be required to provide official transcripts from the granting educational institution(s); candidates with international credentials must provide World Education Services (WES) www.wes.org/ca evaluation (at their own cost) confirming Canadian equivalency of their credentials.

Loyalist is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive college community. We encourage and welcome applications from marginalized and equity seeking groups. Loyalist College and Meridia Recruitment is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you have accommodation needs, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an email to Natalie Lagace, Recruitment Specialist, at [email protected] or Mark Gillis, Partner, at [email protected].

Loyalist College

Our Production team is responsible for developing the deals we recommend for our members. This requires a balance of activities, including research, writing, evaluating, test booking, consulting with clients, working with Sales, and recommending the best offers to our Publishers for approval. The ideal candidate will have a media background and a passion for exploring the world.

Do you feel…

• Motivated to build client relationships that result in the best offers for our members, while balancing the clients’ need to see top performance for their offers
• Capable of researching offers to determine their true value and concisely convey why we recommend them for our members
• Keen on sifting through a variety of offers to find the very best ones and push them forward
• Excited to test book and update ongoing deals and pitch your best deals to Publishers
• Work closely with Sales counterparts to develop new client relationships and grow current ones
• Able to monitor and analyze performance; make adjustments and recommendations in order to ensure our members see the best deals and clients’ expectations are met

You are ideally…

• Degree educated, preferably in Journalism, Advertising, Communications, Marketing or Hospitality
• A rising professional with 3-5 years of experience, including direct experience in a related field (Digital Media, PR, Advertising)
• A high performer with strong work ethic and sound judgement
• An excellent communicator with strong written, verbal communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in another language beyond English preferred; experience living internationally even better
• Someone with a proven passion for travel, including experience booking personal travel
• Empathetic with a hands-on and innovative working style

What’s in it for you…

• Broaden your horizon by working with a global team and potentially in a different country
• Experience one of our travel deals first-hand – we call it the Travelzoo Experience
• We recognize your achievements with our employee awards
• Enjoy working like an entrepreneur? Our flat hierarchies will provide you with this opportunity
• Hybrid work model. Meet virtually or in one of our elegant workspaces in the heart of vibrant cities
• Enrich your career perspectives by joining our global mentorship program
• Is life-long learning important to you? We offer online and offline learning options
• We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages

If you are excited about this opportunity and feel intrigued by our values of “leading by example”, “warm heart”, “cool head” and “working hands”, then we would like to get to know you!

Travelzoo

Operations Manager – Montreal, Full Time In Office, Mid-Level Experience

Who we are:

Valnet Inc. is a digital media company that specializes in content distribution. Valnet has rapidly grown to become a leader and global trendsetter in content creation and distribution. Our core business lies in acquiring some of the most trendy entertainment news websites and investing our resources into growing them into leading global brands across several entertainment verticals. With over 22 websites and 36 YouTube channels, Valnet’s notable acquisitions include, Screen Rant, CBR, Game Rant, MakeUseOf, Android Police and more.

A place of cutting edge innovation and fierce digital content experts, Valnet is taking editorial and video publishing to the next level. Our overarching vision and mission statement: distribute editorial and video content to millions of viewers daily across our websites, YouTube channels, and Social Media platforms.

The opportunity:

Valnet is seeking a highly analytical, data-driven Operations Manager to join its team. The ideal candidate must possess an interest in using data to help our website grow and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are proactive with a mind that works against the grain to tackle the challenges in your field, then you are exactly what we need.

What you will be doing:

• Manage business development and operations for key sections of our website.
• Evaluate the website performance, and that of competitors, to identify areas of improvement.
• Lead a team of passionate content experts.
• Develop, implement, and execute a business plan and tools and processes that will guide you and your team to success.
• Consult on optimizing the website’s accompanying social media strategies from an engagement perspective.
• Strategize content processes for optimal traffic growth.
• Implement processes that ensure efficiency, stability, and website authority;
• Strategize goals for investment budgets that are allocated to expanding your section.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where goals must be reached within tight deadlines.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Excellent analytical abilities and leadership qualities.
• Highly process-oriented, detail-oriented, and organized.
• Work well as a team as well as independently.
• Great written and oral communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with SEO tools such as SEMrush, Ahrefs an asset.
• Experience working with Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
• Strong understanding of content production is an asset.

Benefits

Culture & Community

• Fully stocked kitchen
• Daily lunches
• Friday breakfast
• Quarterly events
• Team dinners/ lunches
• Barber / nail services
• Dry cleaning
• Tire change service
• Free parking

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Vision care
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Sports Nights

Valnet

Creating Communities Beyond the Home

We are one of North America’s largest private homebuilders, with locations in Ontario, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee. Our vision is to continue to grow, innovate and Create Experiences That Matter for our homeowners and each member of our team.

There is no set path at Empire; we offer you the opportunity to build your career in ways you never imagined. Your experiences at Empire will take you where you want to grow.

Be a Part of Creating People Experience – our People & Culture team is hiring a Coordinator!

The People & Culture Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day administration support and coordination of People & Culture programs, services, projects, and operational excellence. You will provide exceptional customer service to our team members, employees, and assist with any queries in a timely manner.

What You Will Do:

• Work closely with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers on entry level and coop recruitment position which includes but not limited to recruitment intake, creating job requisitions, sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates, presenting offer letters, and completing background checks through third-party company.
• Process all onboarding and off-boarding activities for non-union and union employees which includes but not limited to, new hire announcements, creating onboarding schedules, conducting new hire orientation and complete 30 day follow up and exit interviews, etc.
• Works closely with the Director, People & Culture to deliver and implement programs i.e., performance management, talent reviews, training, succession planning, and compensation planning.
• Participate on the Divisional Joint Health & Safety Committee and provide a safe working environment by ensuring local regulations are upheld for workplace health and safety.

What You Will Bring:

• Post-secondary education in Human Resources Management or similar course of study
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive interpersonal relationships and interact with all levels of employees within the organization
• Highly responsible and able to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion
• Aspiration and ability to grow their career in Human Resources and Empire Communities

Why Join Empire?

At Empire, it’s important to have a genuine connection with the work you do. We believe our employees bring meaningful stories and experiences that serve as inspiration to do great work and build communities that matter. As part of your unique experience:

• You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate and develop with some of the most talented People & Culture professionals in the industry
• We have rare offerings including our Employee Home Ownership Program
• Hybrid Work Model

Learn more about Empire: https://www.empirecommunities.com/ontario/careers-ontario/

Empire Communities

• SHOOTS Match 15th (THIS WED)
• (Baby should be between 5 and 9 months)
• PRINT

GET READY- Casting 18-21-year-olds.

• Actual Age
• Must be familiar with and comfortable posting on social media. (TicTok and IG)
• Non-Union
• CAN SELF-FILM FROM ANYWHERE!
• PAID spot for social media use for a local company,