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Bothar Inc.’s People & Culture Manager is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization’s culture and workforce. With a workforce of 400 employees, this role leads the Company’s People and Culture team and all related functions and processes of the Company.

We are looking for a People & Culture manager with the ability to multitask and effectively work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, who can successfully managing competing priorities to ensure day-to-day needs are effectively addressed while providing sufficient focus for long-term initiatives. The ideal candidate in this role will take initiative, while still collaborating with leaders to determine the needs of the organization and its people, and bring to the table the experience and confidence to make good decisions that will ensure Bothar continues to be an employer of choice.

The Company:

Bothar is a growing tunneling contractor based in Calgary, AB that offers its employees exciting opportunities for career growth, a great working environment, and competitive compensation. Bothar Inc. specializes in trenchless tunneling technologies, balancing cost-effective drilling solutions with environmental protection. Bothar is respected in the trenchless contracting industry by clients and employees alike, for our integrity, commitment to excellence, and customer orientated service.

Our great team of staff are the best in their field. They are committed to collaboration, quality, and safety. We invest in our people, and they deliver excellence! We believe in leading through innovation and providing superior value and service to our clients and partners by with safe, high quality, and environmentally conscious trenchless solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with senior leadership to create plans and HR programs to improve culture and develop employees for the success of the organization
• Collaborate with managers on hiring needs, candidate selection, and workforce planning, and oversee the recruiting and hiring of employees
• Work with managers on employee relations, aiding with coaching and discipline, hearing, and resolving employee grievances.
• Manage compensation plan by creating wage bands for common roles; conducting periodic pay surveys; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; and recommending and implementing pay structure revisions
• Track departmental KPIs, and provide monthly to the executive; advise and create processes for tracking employee lifecycle data such as for training, and performance management
• Ensure planning, monitoring, and training of managers for performance management of employees through evaluations, competency assessments, and compensation and career planning.
• Conduct employee surveys, reviewing results with management, recommending action items, and helping to implement action items through the organization.
• Oversee benefits plan administration, and perform annual assessment of plan with broker, reviewing Company and employee needs, advising management on plan selection and renewal, and overseeing the implementation of any changes
• Ensure legal compliance and advise management on applicable Human Rights and Labour Standards legislation, researching and staying informed on HR law, trends, and best practices
• Collaborate with Immigration Advisor on the employment of temporary foreign workers, intra-company transfers, and permanent resident applications
• Oversee and coordinate the review and update of Company’s policy and process reviews in collaboration with management with respect to human resource matters
• Oversee payroll process, verifying payroll summaries, ensuring timely and accurate paydays

Management Responsibilities

This position oversees the work of the entire P&C team, including P & C Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, Payroll, Benefits & Case Management, Workforce Logistics, and the Immigration Advisor.

Key Technical Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge and application of full HR life cycle (hiring, performance management, benefits, compensation structure)
• Supportive of a positive workplace culture that exemplifies the core values of the Company and values diversity
• Experience in HR policy review and HR process development
• Critical thinking and decision making; applying policies to situations
• Ability to multi-task, and adapt to changing organizational priorities and needs
• Experience with coaching managers and in counselling and disciplining employees and appraising performance
• Working knowledge of current legislation including Employment Standards and Human Rights laws, stays informed and up to date
• Proficient working with computers and MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Human Resources is required
• CHRM or CHRP is desirable
• 8+ years of progressive experience in related roles
• 5+ years of experience in full cycle HR functions
• 3+ years of managerial and supervisory experience

Bothar is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.

Why Should You Apply?

• Compensation includes equitable pay based on experience, competitive benefits plan including health spending account, and generous vacation plans.
• Professional experience with a high performing team
• Opportunities for internal advancement with a quickly growing company

While we appreciate all applications, only those who are selected will be contacted

Bothar is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees, whatever their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education, and/or disability, feel valued and respected.

Bothar Inc.

PatSnap‚ is a global, hyper-growth, venture-backed start-up with offices in London, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Singapore, Toronto and LA. Our cloud-based software enables innovators to be more effective in their research and investment decisions and bring new inventions to market faster.

Our hyper-growth trajectory is powered by our people, and we are extremely proud of our company-wide vision, work ethic, and entrepreneurial spirit. Ideas are always welcome, regardless of seniority, because we believe that open innovation amplifies success throughout every department: product development, marketing, sales or operations.

Our Office and HR Admin is the heart of business and a people champion. The Office and HR admin is a true advocate for PatSnap in and out of the business, lives our values every day, and inspires others to help build our Toronto community.

Our values:

• Integrity without compromise
• Self-learning & practitioner mindset
• Dare to dream big and make mistakes
• Customer-centricity
• Teamwork and sharing

Join us and be part of our story as we navigate through the quickly changing and fast-paced world of innovation and aim to make history.

Position Overview

This position requires a focus on both office management and HR admin/coordination.

Our offices are vibrant, lively, inspiring and an effective place for everyone to do their jobs. It is a space where employees can have team meetings, collaborate on brainstorming sessions, find quiet workspaces and host large events. We operate under a hybrid working model with employees coming into our office 2-3 times a week, with the option to work remotely the remaining days.

Our Office Manager will support the hybrid work model and ensure they provide a safe, productive and collaborative workspace for our employees when in office. In addition, this position is responsible for providing internal support to employees and managers and performing a variety of specialized administrative support activities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Office Management

• Reporting to the People and Culture Operations Manager based in Toronto
• Serve as point of contact for information regarding areas of responsibility, as well as with property management of the building. Disseminate information to appropriate parties in a timely manner; monitors and/or follows-up
• Responsible for Health and Safety and fire evacuation procedures. Monitor and attend courteously to visitors and ensure that proper security procedures are followed. Required to facilitate the JHSC.
• Sort, prioritize and distribute incoming mail; ensure outgoing mail and packages are prepared properly and scheduled for delivery.
• Maintain a neat and organized office area, monitor office supply inventory and order as necessary; ensure received supplies are correct and expensed appropriately.
• Treats the office like a home, ensures that the space is..
• Performing all office area duties such as greeting visitors, accepting deliveries, following COVID-19 procedures and safety requirements
• Attend to any catering needs, interact with outside vendors and assist in management of group budget. Coordinate independently complex on-offsite/ department meetings.
• Coordinate and manage office cleaners and other vendors.
• Orders and maintains office supplies.
• Manage relationship with WeWork, attend any office building meetings and oversees property management services, including maintenance of office space and ordering proper janitorial supplies.
• Help facilitate any company events with the relevant departments.

Human Resource Coordination

• Focus on coordinating, scheduling and managing the Onboarding program in collaboration with the pre-boarding-program, Sales enablement training and Operations such as Finance, IT and Facilities
• Enhance and contribute to ideas to improve onboarding/office experience
• Working closely with PatSnap’s Human Resources Business Partner on the Employee Recognition Program and support the strategic direction of HR, including implementation of high-value added HR processes that support business goals and objectives.
• Assist the HR team in the implementation of policies and programmes encompassing all areas of human resources in order to satisfy legal requirements, cost containments, and work environments consistent with PatSnap’s core values.
• Become proficient and have excellent working knowledge of the HRIS, assist data accuracy.
• Promote business ethics and PatSnap core values in all efforts. Investigate complaints, violations and conflicts and escalate to your reporting manager.
• Promote change throughout the organization
• Assist with and at times lead special projects as requested.
• Provide a high level of service, knowledge and performance in the fields of:
• Employee Relations
• Employee support on benefit programs, policies and procedures
• Related documentation, processes and procedures

Top Traits Needed to Be Successful

• Energetic, personable, approachable
• Exemplary attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proactive and shows initiative
• Genuine desire to learn and grow.
• Personally interested in people, events, and community building
• Creative and imaginative

Who You Are

• Lives in the Greater Toronto Area and is excited to work in our downtown Toronto office Monday-Friday
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in a “People” focused position within a business, such as an Office Coordinator, Office Manager, Executive Assistant, HR Administrator, Talent
• Ideally has managed an office of 50+ before is desirable.
• Proactively anticipates and identifies needs/gaps and expectations of department and integrate into work processes
• Demonstrates perseverance and resilience to get the job done with excellence and on time
• Extroverted, personable, engaging, energetic, approachable, charismatic.
• Genuine desire to learn and grow. Excited to share your opinion and speak your mind
• Possess high degree of skill in disseminating information and maintaining confidentiality.
• Possess knowledge of computer software (Microsoft office product suite).
• Possess fundamental presentation skills.
• Must have excellent organizational, time management and customer service skills in a fast paced, changing work environment
• Highly motivated and approachable individual.

What Are The Challenges

• As with any role within a fast-growing SaaS business you have to be able to flex to changing business priorities, so if you are adaptable and embrace change then you will thrive in this environment.
• Our structure is relatively flat and non-hierarchical and egos don’t fly here so no job is too big or too small, we all get stuck in to make the business successful, so you’d better get ready to roll up your sleeves.
• Expansion is a major theme. We face new situations and market opportunities which we’ve not encountered previously. There isn’t always someone’s footsteps to follow so you will need to be able to work as a pioneer, carving the path and sharing your learnings with your colleagues

What You’ll Love

• 25 vacation days a year
• Two volunteer days for community volunteering
• Health and dental benefits for you and your dependents from day 1
• RRSP matching
• Hybrid Work
• Industry leading maternity and parental leave
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Joining a forward-thinking team that genuinely cares and wants you to succeed
• Service Anniversary Awards

PatSnap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees and applicants can flourish.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

PatSnap

Your role and what to expect

As an Art Director, you will be responsible for creating a creative and effective partnership to conceive, adapt and execute 360 campaigns in Canada for an international client. You will have the opportunity to work on original digital creations. This position reports to the Assistant Creative Director.

You will be responsible for the art direction of the shooting, animation and web design, as well as the design of each campaign’s centerpiece. We’re looking for someone who values originality and has a good understanding of client strategy and objectives. The ideal candidate has a knack for building authentic interpersonal relationships and values a culture of commitment and accountability.

Specifically, you will:

• Design, adapt and execute a variety of advertising campaigns;
• Produce visual content and multimedia components;
• Work as a team with copywriters, strategists and the consulting department.

Qualifications

You can come have fun with us if…

• You have between 2 and 5 years experience in a similar position in an agency;
• You are familiar with 360° creation and production processes;
• You have an excellent command of English, both oral and written;
• You have a good knowledge of social networking platforms (Tik Tok);
• You have knowledge of the world of influencers (an asset);
• You have a love for beauty, fashion and different trends;
• You are a positive influence on others.
• You are able to express your ideas visually.
• You work fast and well.
• You are able to juggle multiple files simultaneously while keeping your priorities straight.
• You are not afraid of change and adapt easily to unexpected situations.

Additional Information

Working at Publicis also means working with our sister agency Nurun. In addition to our great package, being located in the heart of the vibrant Mile-Ex, our offices are next door to Moment Factory, which occupies the same building, and that’s also a great advantage.

So, if you’re game to get on board, we want to hear from you. Send us your portfolio and resume to carrieresmontreal@publicisna.com.

Publicis Canada

The Director of Music will work as a team with our Minister and the Worship Committee. We are a welcoming, inclusive, and theologically-progressive congregation with traditional roots and a strong appreciation for music in our worship and community life.

Responsibilities

• The music director provides musical leadership for our Sunday morning services and other special occasions.
• Leads our four-part choir, which meets once a week for rehearsal. Our choir is enthusiastic and knowledgeable, enjoys singing and is not afraid of a challenge!

Qualifications

• The position requires proficiency in piano and on a three-manual, electric church organ.
• Interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills
• Motivated and flexible

Lakeshore Trinity United Church

NOW CASTING VOICEOVER
CLIMATE CHANGE NON-PROFIT VR VIDEO 

Seeking:

• Female talent (13-45 years old) with a Native Pakistani Accent

Date: The week of April 10, 2023, one day (1-2 hrs) Toronto, ON

Rate: $500/day, all inclusive

No acting experience necessary! This is a non-union project.

Are you a bodybuilding badass? Do you have giant pythons when you flex? Are you passionate about pumping iron? We’re looking for people with serious muscle to be part of an elite covert unit known as The Thrill Team for a Car Campaign in Toronto

We’re looking for:

• Bodybuilders and weight lifters from all walks of life
• ages 25+ (you don’t need to be a model or have any experience acting) just a willingness to play along.

If selected for this campaign, pay is approx: $8,000.00+ per person. You will appear in multiple spots. This is a non-union project.

Please be available for these Important dates in Toronto:

In Person Call-backs – April 5, 2023.

Wardrobe: – Either April 13 or 14, 2023. Note may need talent for another fitting day outside of these 2 dates.

Shooting – April 20 and 21, 2023. May need an additional day either April 17, 18 or 23, 2023. ( Multiple Shoot Dates )

OPEN CASTING CALL

• CAUCASIAN MEN- BALD/ MILITARY HAIR CUTS

MUST BE AVAILABLE: MIN 2 DAYS IN MAY 2025

LOCATION: CALGARY/ DRUMHELLER

DETAILS:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• CAUCASIAN MEN,
• 16-75 YEARS OLD.
• MUST BE BALD,
• WILLING TO SHAVE HEAD OR HAVE VERY TIGHT MILITARY HAIR CUTS

FEATURE FILM SHOOTING IN CALGARY/ DRUMHELLER

RATE: TBD (STARTING AT $35 PER HOUR)

We’re looking for:

• Real people from all walks of life
• Ages 25+ (you don’t need to be a model or have any experience acting) just a willingness to play along.

If selected for this campaign, pay is approx: $8,000.00+ per person. You will appear in multiple spots. This is a non-union project.

Deadline to submit: ASAP or before April 3, 2023 at 10AM. EDT.
The earlier you apply the better since we are in a time crunch!

Please be available for these Important dates in Toronto:
– In Person Call-backs – April 5, 2023.
– Wardrobe: – Either April 13 or 14, 2023. Note may need talent for another fitting day outside of these to dates.
– Shooting – April 20 and 21, 2023. May need an additional day either April 17, 18 or 23, 2023. ( Multiple Shoot Dates )

CASTING NOTICE
SEEKING HOST FOR REAL ESTATE SHOW

Details

Series: This is an unscripted series based in the world of real estate and home buying. It is not for pilot; this is a greenlit series for a U.S. network.

Outside Dates: Approximately 2-4 days/week for six months, total of around 100 shoot days (some overnight shoots)

Rate: Rate to be negotiated but will be competitive in this space.

Outside Dates: Around the end of the Summer through Fall and early Winter.

Filming location: Greater Toronto Area and Ontario

*This role is eligible for remote, hybrid or in office work

At Interior Savings, our goal is to provide innovative tools and products our members need on any device at any time. We’re creating digital experiences that are accessible, informative, intuitive, and work seamlessly with every channel of interaction, with the modern day features you’ve come to expect.

To make this happen, ISCU is looking for highly innovative visionaries who will stop at nothing to develop experiences which delight our members of today and engage our members of tomorrow. This is your opportunity to make your mark in building incredible mobile solutions and be at the forefront of the transformation of the Credit Union industry in Canada.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Managing all aspects of ISCU’s mobile product(s) development, including researching new technologies and trends, creating specifications, designing prototypes, and testing products
• Collaborating with the development teams, both internally and externally, to ensure that the product can be built efficiently and effectively
• Working with marketing and other stakeholders to gather feedback from our members about our existing products and services to improve them
• Thorough and frequent analysis of data to determine which features are most popular among users or which ones need improvement
• Creating detailed project plans including timelines, budgets, and milestones for each stage of development
• Overseeing the development of new applications or updates to existing applications based on market trends or consumer demand
• Evaluating competitor products to determine how well they are meeting customer needs and how they might be improved
• Developing new features and functionalities based on customer feedback and market trends to improve existing products or develop new ones

*work outside of regular branch hours, including evenings and weekends

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or better.
• Computer Information Systems Diploma or better.

Experience

• Preferably proven experience or demonstrated capability in leading IT transformational initiatives in complex and dynamic environments
• Prior product experience, business analyst, management consulting, systems or engineering background specifically in mobile products/services
• Experience in large, cross-functional teams influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders effectively across the organization and within complex contexts
• 3-5 years of experience as a Product Manager

Interior Savings