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Full Time, Mid level Experience

Content Director – CBR/CL

Valnet’s CBR & Collider editorial teams are looking for a highly experienced Content Director to oversee site leadership on a rapidly expanding team of skilled writers and editors.

The ideal candidate will take charge of the sites, managing the scaling and the quality of the content operation with the intention of continuing to build an already well-sustained initiative. We will be relying on the candidate to apply their expertise in driving traffic, expanding coverage, improving article quality, and managing/growing the websites, all the while helping us achieve our ambitious goals.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Comic Book Resources and Collider’s day-to-day operations (which include but are not limited to):
• Manage Movie, TV, Comics, Anime and Gaming verticals, working closely with managing editors in News, Features and Evergreen.
• Track and maintain editorial quality expectations. Propose and implement effective solutions to emergent challenges.
• Report to the General Manager regarding team progress, challenges and needs.
• Attend weekly staff meetings to offer team support and implement publishing best practices.
• Lead weekly model meetings with Valnet Core Group management to communicate staff bandwidth, and track progress on traffic goals and output initiatives.
• Develop content planning and story sourcing processes across all verticals
• Research and identify new topics and content types; find ways to implement expansions and new topic areas.
• Lead classes and workshops with editorial team members across all verticals.
• Review Managing Editors and Lead Editors editorial performance periodically.
• Team development and personnel growth support
• Liaise with HR on talent acquisition efforts
• Identify editor candidates and lead editor interviews.
• Coordinate with the training team to maintain up-to-date training systems.
• Team Management
• Oversee indirectly all Collider & CBR Lead and Managing Editors
• Manage Managing Editors directly
• Improve on the internal development of writers and editors.
• Provide feedback and ensure editors and adhering to publication standards, and are contributing/editing the necessary amounts
• Make the team a positive, engaging space for those who want to contribute actively and grow with the team.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience in senior editing/management roles of a digital publication, ideally specializing in entertainment content.
• Proven Film, TV and pop culture experience and/or interest.
• Mature SEO understanding on an article and site level.
• Analytics (GA, Ahrefs, Trends)
• Experience in Editorial team management
• Proven track record of growing a team, expanding coverage, and driving traffic.

What Valnet has to offer:

• Autonomy to lead and build out a team with the potential to become an essential resource
• Tremendous opportunity for growth within a well-respected, major player in the entertainment journalism sphere.

Only applicants who possess the necessary skills and experience will be contacted, and only applications containing a resume and cover letter will be considered. It is essential that you demonstrate your breadth of knowledge and experience in your cover letter. You will not be considered for the role if this information is not included. Please note that the next steps in the hiring process involve both a writing evaluation and an interview.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

Valnet

As the global leader and pioneer of the mobile webcomic format, WEBTOON has revolutionized the comics industry for comic fans and creators. Today, a diverse new generation of international comic artists have found a home on WEBTOON, where the company’s storytelling technology allows anyone to become a creator and build a global audience for their stories.

With a massive catalog of incredible digital comics from rising stars on WEBTOON CANVAS platform, and a growing roster of superstar WEBTOON Originals creators, there’s something for every type of comic fan on WEBTOON. With an average of 89+ million monthly active users, and WEBTOON adaptations on Netflix, HBO Max, and other screens around the world, WEBTOON’s passionate fandoms are the new face of pop culture. The company has worked with DC Comics, Marvel Entertainment, HYBE, and many more of the world’s biggest entertainment brands.

Essential Duties

• Lead product development conversations with product and design to ensure our product solutions and evolutions meet and exceed our readers’ needs
• Communicate product challenges, feature mismatches, and other points of success
• Gather and synthesize product requirements and user feedback from our readers
• Partner with the analytics teams to define goals and track success of key launches and monitor results to prioritize product prioritization and future plan
• Work in an agile environment, continuously identifying opportunities, build digital solutions, and grow our digital product offerings to help enhance customer experience and drive revenue
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, marketing, content, and operation departments
• Communicate with a product team and engineering team in Korea on regular basis (via slack, email, andZoom) to manage two-way communication for all stakeholders in Korea and North America
• Explore emerging revenue-generating opportunities and refine existing processes
• Create detailed specification documents and mock-ups through flow diagrams, storyboards, and site maps if needed
• Continuously research the existing market and competitors in order to hold an intelligent, informed viewpoint on major risks and opportunities for the product
• 100% remote job. Business trip (domestic) expected once a quarter.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required;
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a product management role, with demonstrated leadership in the management of a product through the software development lifecycle, from conception to launch to ongoing performance measurement and optimization
• Must have a Korean / English bilingual language skill
• Fast learner with a good sense of judgment and critical thinking
• Able to maximize efficiency in a constantly evolving environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are the norm
• Excellent communication/presentation skills both in large and small groups.
• A sustained track record of making significant, self-directed, and end-to-end contributions to large and impactful software projects/products

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application product management is strongly desired. (both iOS and Android)
• Candidates with more than 7 years of product management experience may be considered for a director position

Thanks to the $600 million acquisition of Wattpad in 2021, WEBTOON has expanded its reach to web fiction and the two brands now have a combined monthly user base of 166 million readers. With an eye toward bringing even more innovation to the digital fiction world, WEBTOON/Wattpad launched YONDER (www.yonderstory.com), the next chapter in storytelling, in Fall 2022. On our new, premium storytelling app with hundreds of titles from authors around the world, readers can instantly immerse themselves in a curated library of premium serialized mobile fiction. We’re bringing bookshelf quality stories from best-selling authors, publishers, and established web novelists directly to mobile devices.

WEBTOON is owned by South Korea’s internet conglomerate Naver. In 2021, Naver acquired webnovel app Wattpad. The move aligned WEBTOON, the world’s largest digital comics platform, with Wattpad, the world’s leading webnovel platform. Together, these storytelling technology platforms reach a combined audience of 166 million people around the world.

Join us and work with some of the biggest artists, IP, and fandoms in comics!

WEBTOON

Manager, Influencer & Social Media

Toronto

Do you live and breathe digital marketing? Are your social feeds filled with tastemakers and trendsetters? Are you a go-getter who is curious about the world around you? If so, keep reading.

Golin Toronto is looking for someone with 2-3 years of dedicated experience who is ready to move into a manager role and has a specialty in Influencer Strategy, Content Development and Channel Strategy/Community Engagement.

In this role, you’ll work across clients as part of our consumer digital team that excels at making brands hyper-relevant online to drive offline impact. You’ll work with a team to identify real-time influencer opportunities, monitor issues and trends, as well as identify influencers who are relevant to the brand and manage influencer relationships in a mutually-beneficial way to maximize your client’s investment. You’ll integrate across digital platforms, organic and paid channels to drive results.

Sound like you want to “Go All In” with us? Here are the details:

What You’ll Do:

• Develop influencer strategies across several CPG brands, and brand programs
• Recommend the optimal influencer approach relevant to a client’s program objectives
• Regularly identify and vet new and up-and-coming influencers for current and future programs
• Create meaningful relationships with influencers to deliver authentic brand/partner content
• Serve as a liaison between client teams and influencers to deliver mutually beneficial results
• Negotiate and coordinate influencer contracts, with guidance from legal and senior leadership to deliver solid ROI for clients
• Ensure all influencer engagements, both paid and organic, meet client and legal guidelines
• Manage off and online influencer engagements including experiential activations and media/influencer events from concept to execution to evaluation
• Serve as an ambassador of Golin’s influencer capabilities as it relates to organic and new business opportunities; participate in new business pitches by gathering research and recommendations regarding influencer marketing and partnerships
• Advise clients on, and execute, paid social media campaigns
• Serve as expert in integrated digital programs across, paid, owned and earned media in social campaigns
• Cultivate a culture of support, growth and partnership among team
• Foster and maintain productive and influential client relationships
• Identify solutions and work with teams and independently to drive client success and grow relationships
• Serve as culture builder and mentor, driving innovation and sparking ideas among your teammates

What You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field with a total of 4+ years of related work experience. 2-3 years of those years to be dedicated influencer and social media experience at a digital, advertising, media or PR agency, and a deep understanding of social media, specifically influencer strategy, management and execution
• Passion for uncovering the latest digital marketing and social media platforms and tools
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with influencer networks, individual influencers and influencer identification, management and measurement tools
• Experience creating and executing influencer campaigns across social channels such as Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn
• Experience executing brand-level influencer strategies and ability to communicate them with complete digital fluency
• Ability to execute and measure multifaceted campaigns and day-to-day communications initiatives
• A strong understanding of digital and content marketing strategies, the ability to integrate campaign elements across earned, owned and paid media, and apply analytics to measure results and provide insights
• Highly adaptable and ability to shift priorities in real-time to meet client needs
• A genuine passion and curiosity for popular culture – from sneaker drops to foodie trends, sports and entertainment. Your passion for tracking trends means you’re ready to develop engagement tactics that will creatively target consumers around the country

Any request to schedule an interview and any legitimate offer of employment will only come from an authorized representative of Golin. We will never require an applicant to provide sensitive personally identifiable information in order to conduct an interview.

Golin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Golin recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

Golin

CASTING PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES for upcoming Inclusive Workplaces Ad Campaign (Toronto & Halifax). This spot is joyful in nature. It also delivers an important message that can’t get lost.

Union Status: ACTRA (PLEASE NOTE: we will consider non-ACTRA talent for some of these roles)

Submission Deadline: Friday, February 10th @ 8pm EST

Shoot Date(s): Feb 28-Mar 1 (one shoot day within this date range)

Callback Date(s): 02/14/2023 (Remote Virtual Video Audition)

Shoot Location: Halifax, NS, Canada (If Ontario talent are booked for role(s), flight and accommodation + scale Per Diem will be provided.)

Rate of Pay / Contract: ACTRA SCALE

Usage: Usage will be one year online.

SPECIAL NOTE:*THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THEREFORE, WE ARE LOOKING TO CAST FRENCH & ENGLISH TALENT. PLEASE INDICATE IF TALENT IS FLUENTLY BILINGUAL, AS THEY WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR BOTH VERSIONS OF CAMPAIGN.

ROLE(S):

1. EMPLOYEE WITH DISABILITY: Ages 18 + years old; all ethnicities; any gender. *THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THEREFORE, WE ARE LOOKING TO CAST TWO DIFFERENT TALENT FOR THIS ROLE (ONE FRENCH SPEAKING AND ONE ENGLISH SPEAKING).
2. HEARING-IMPAIRED EMPLOYEE: Ages 18 + years old; all ethnicities; any gender. Talent must be able to sign ASL and/or LSQ. *THERE WILL BE TWO VERSIONS OF THIS CAMPAIGN (FRENCH & ENGLISH). THE PHRASE WILL BE “I’m right here!”

SHARE YOUR RECENT FIRST HOME BUYING OR SELLING STORY – Halifax & Toronto ($1,200 COMPENSATION) 

Casting recent home buyers and home seller success stories working with their realtor (realtor will not be featured) for a branded content video documentary series for VICE. Appearance Fees: $1200 per couple/family for two-day shoot. (Submission Deadline: Sunday, February 12th by 8pm EST.) 

– Candidates featured must reside in either Toronto, ON or Halifax, NS.

Candidates featured must live in either Halifax or Toronto and must be recent first time home buyers or first time home sellers.

In each 5–6-minute episode, we will feature a unique story of modern and diverse Gen Y home buyers or sellers in Halifax or Toronto.

Each of our subjects will highlight their relationship with their REALTOR and how they are helping them navigate the complexities of these major life decisions (note: individual realtor names and stories will not be featured). Through real-life storytelling, we will provide a deep dive into the real estate process, and reinforce the importance of using a REALTOR to guide them through one of the biggest decisions they’ll ever make.

– We encourage diverse couples to apply with regards to gender, ethnicity, sexuality, relationship status.
– We encourage couples diverse locations of urban/suburban and small towns if possible.
– Candidates must be sympathetic, credible and authentic.
– Diversity is VERY important, and we encourage LGBTQIA+ families.

Harlo Entertainment is a Toronto-based operator, management and private equity company, delivering value over 30 years of aggregate experience in both the hospitality and entertainment industry. With first-hand insights and perspectives, Harlo Entertainment defines best-in-class, luxury experience and is deeply committed to the highest level of guest satisfaction.

We are a collection of diverse individuals with unique skillsets and subject matter expertise focused on building and scaling ventures. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple high-profile, growing brands including: SPINCO, Kasa Moto, MIMI Chinese, VVINES, Moneybag Vodka, Sunny’s Chinese, Parc Ave, Valerie Rooftop, Roses Cocina and more. Check out our website to learn more: www.harloentertainment.com

We are a people first culture. We strive to create great outcomes and to establish win-win partnerships through integrity, reliability, inclusivity, and great communication. Our greatest asset is our people, as they are the powerhouse behind our outcomes.

We challenge the status quo. We are disruptors. We are bold in what we do. We are brave, think big and move swiftly. We don’t just acknowledge change, we initiate and embrace it.

We always bring our best. hold ourselves accountable for over-delivering on a consistent basis. We take responsibility for the outcome of our work. Done is better than perfect.

We find a way to make it possible. We are in the business of storytelling and remarkable experiences to create moments that matter. We ooze passion and pride in everything we do. We are relentless, driven and proud. We dig deep, we get our hands dirty. There is no challenge is too big or too small for our team.

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team. As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will partner with leaders in our operating portfolio to source, attract and hire top talent while providing an efficient, innovative and experience driven process. This position will support the Director of Talent in leading best practice initiatives while building out and maintaining effective employment brand marketing and other initiatives as it relates to our talent acquisition strategy.

Our Talent team is dedicated to partnering with our portfolio businesses to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – our employees. We embrace change and the opportunity it brings. We are focused on delivering quality customer service and are committed to recruiting, developing, rewarding and retaining our diverse workforce.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as an expert in conducting full cycle recruitment activities, including but not limited to, creating job descriptions, posting roles, sourcing, screening, and short-listing candidates, providing a best-in-class experience for both active and passive candidates.
• Work with Director of Talent, departmental leaders and active portfolio business units to build and develop out-of-the-box recruitment strategies and solutions for all open positions.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder management experience. Proven ability to serve as a strategic partner to stakeholders when recruiting for positions at all levels
• Proactively build and share diverse candidate pipelines, with diversity, fit and succession planning at top of mind.
• Develop, maintain and train team members on effective and appropriate interview guides, including but not limited to process, question banks, score cards and etiquette.
• Develop recruitment strategies (targeting both active and passive candidates) to effectively network and identify internal and external talent pipelines for relevant positions.
• Remain up to date with current recruitment trends and impact/efficiency of department initiatives through networking, data analytics and insights. Use this data to continuously improve strategy and initiatives.
• Proactively use networking opportunities, talent acquisition tools, social media, and employer brand marketing to attract and maintain external partnerships with potential candidates for our companies.
• Work with department and cross-functional teams to optimize employee retention and development.
• Seek, organize and attend events to boost talent acquisition efforts.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience within Talent Acquisition, supporting full-cycle recruitment, sourcing and employer branding in a high-volume environment (hospitality experience is a bonus).
• A people-first mindset with provide ability to deliver a best-in-class and high-touch candidate experience to both hiring managers and candidates.
• Ability to approach Talent Acquisition with out-of-the-box, creative solutions to provide competitive and engaging solutions to meeting recruitment needs and targets.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment. This requires the ability to shift-gears and re-prioritize on a consistent basis.
• A passion, enthusiasm and understanding of hospitality and start-ups.
• Degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Human Resources or relevant field.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, including comprehensive benefits, spending account and professional development program.
• Opportunity to develop skills and gain experience in multiple disciplines in a fast-paced environment.
• Dynamic and fun office culture with colleagues who share the same core values.
• Exclusive perks from our portfolio companies, including restaurants and fitness studios.
• Unlimited vacation policy.

Harlo Entertainment

The Company

Creating, producing, and distributing distinctive factual and scripted programming, the Cineflix Media group includes Cineflix Productions, Cineflix Rights, Cineflix Studios, Buccaneer Media, Connect3 Media, Husk Media, Shiny Screens Entertainment, and a hub of producers from the US, UK, and Canada with whom we share strategic partnerships through joint ventures, first-look deals, and co-productions. With a catalogue of more than 5,500 hours of select programming across a wide range of genres, Cineflix is behind some of TV’s most popular and long-running shows.

The Role

Cineflix is currently looking for a Coordinator for the Human Resources department. This is a full-time position based in our Toronto office, on a Hybrid in-office schedule. 

The Human Resources Coordinator’s mandate will include projects and initiatives such as the coordination of Cineflix’s mentorship and internship programs, full-cycle recruitment, assisting with the implementation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and policy research and development. The individual in this role reports to the Director of Human Resources and works closely with the Human Resources team based in both Toronto and Montreal.  

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment 

• Research new recruitment options for all offices and productions
• Liaise/create relationships with DE&I recruitment sources
• Assist with creation of Job Descriptions for posting
• Post position on internal HRIS as well as external recruitment sites
• Read resumes and select candidates for long-list initial phone screenings  
• Coordinate scheduling interviews 
• Conduct initial phone screenings 
• Liaise with position managers to discuss short-list candidates 
• Conduct reference checks 
• Assist with onboarding of selected candidate 

Diversity Equity and Inclusion 

• Work closely with the HR Director on development, implementation, and coordination of all DE&I initiatives 
• Participate in DE&I related meetings
• Coordinate DE&I seminars and speaker series 
• Maintain observance calendar and coordinate internal events

Internships

• Research best practices for all offices
• Define parameters and processes
• Liaise with various departments and external internship coordinators from various schools to find appropriate placements in accordance with our needs and prepare internship agreements.

Mentorships 

• Coordinate the Cineflix Productions External Mentorship program in accordance with the management directions. 
• Coordinate the future internal mentorship program in accordance with the HR team’s direction. 

Intranet 

• Research and update info on internal Cineflix Intranet HR related content – D&I, policies, COVID, etc

Project Coordination 

• Work closely with the HR Director on development, implementation, and coordination of special projects (long-term and short-term)  

Other Human Resources tasks:

• Draft select employment paperwork (offer letters, contracts, etc.) at the direction of the HR Director
• Active Member of the Event Planning Committee in Toronto; plan and coordinate internal events 
• Assist with the Toronto Health and Safety committee 
• Coordinate background checks 
• Input information and run reports from Cineflix’s HRIS – BambooHR (Vacation, employee info, etc)
• Provide additional administrative support as assigned

Skills and Qualifications 

• Must have high proficiency on Mac and Microsoft office programs especially Excel 
• Experience working with a database system (HRIS), prior experience with BambooHR is an asset
• Highly organized, and strong attention to detail. 
• Strong work ethic, and punctuality. 
• Strong time management skills, and able to problem solve under tight deadlines. 
• Able to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to the Director of Human Resources, Mackenzie Graham. No phone calls please.

We thank all applicants, but only those selected will be contacted. 

Cineflix Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment. Cineflix welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Cineflix Media Inc.

About Us

Founded in 1978, Sutton Special Risk is a provider of specialized accident and health insurance products. Our clients include executives & business owners, employer groups, expatriates, professional athletes and entertainers.

The Role

We are looking for an Executive Assistant/Office Administrator to support our senior management team and ensure the smooth operation of our Toronto office. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, professional, organized, and looking to be part of a dynamic work environment with career advancement opportunities.

Job Duties

·        Oversee visitors to the office and ensure a customer experience in keeping with our brand.

·        Ensure office efficiency by maintaining common areas; manage vendor relationships and building management.

·        Provide support to the senior management team as needed, including scheduling appointments, meetings, events, and booking travel.

·        Handle reception services including mail, shipping packages, answering calls, and updating contact database and employee lists.

·        Identify needs and acquire supplies and coordinate food deliveries when requested.

·        Assist with various compliance functions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

·        Two or more years of experience in an office environment.

·        Strong time-management, organization, and people skills; high degree of flexibility; multitasking ability.

·        Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat Professional, and aptitude for learning new software and systems.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills.

·        Ability to maintain confidentiality of company information.

Sutton currently operates under a hybrid work structure. Employees are expected to work in our Toronto office three days per week.

We appreciate the time that applicants have taken when applying for this position, however, only the candidates that are chosen for an interview will be notified by phone or email. No phone calls please.

Thank you for your interest in Sutton Special Risk.

Sutton Special Risk

A little about Capital Power

Capital Power (TSX: CPX) is dedicated to powering a sustainable future for people and planet. Headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, we’re a growth oriented North American power producer that creates innovative electricity solutions to electrify the world reliably and affordably while protecting the planet for future generations. We’re passionate about our employees and place their entire wellbeing at the center of our people strategy. We are proud to foster a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion; recognizing this is paramount to help grow our company and reach our net carbon neutral by 2045 goal. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to be their best, make meaningful contributions and go home safe every day.

Your Opportunity

One Permanent Full Time Position.

Capital Power’s head office is located within the traditional and contemporary home of many Indigenous peoples of the Treaty 6 region and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge the diverse Indigenous communities that are located in these areas and whose presence continues to enrich the community. Capital Power proudly works with indigenous communities in Canada and the United States. We work to create opportunities for open, honest, and transparent relationships with the goal of achieving long-lasting and beneficial relationships.

Are you interested in playing a key role in Indigenous and community engagement to build strong, meaningful relationships and support building a net zero energy system (renewables and natural gas with Carbon, Capture and Sequestration)?! Capital Power is looking for an individual who is passionate about Indigenous reconciliation and engagement, is engaged in being a caring people and community leader and wants to play a meaningful role in the decarbonization of industry and energy. You will help Capital Power to build, maintain, and cultivate authentic relationships with the community including with elders, influential leadership and community members and youth, initially within Treaty 6 and Treaty 7 First Nations and Metis communities and develop and implement engagement plans. You will lead the stakeholder engagement team and oversee other stakeholder engagement projects across North America. Apply today!

You will contribute to our team by

• Leading the stakeholder engagement team to implement our Indigenous Relations strategy, work towards our Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) certification and oversee stakeholder engagement across the company.
• Supporting, developing, and growing relationships with leaders and community members and working with partners within and outside our department (i.e., Commercial Management & Carbon Technology, Supply Chain, Origination, People Services) to draft innovative engagement strategies to develop and grow Indigenous community relationships that are authentic, trust based, purposeful and focused on each communities’ interests and priorities.
• Collaborating with local Indigenous communities in the Genesee area and our new Alberta renewable sites to help develop an engagement strategy with their consultation’s offices and their leadership to support the partnership(s).
• Leading the Indigenous engagement for all Nations and other key influencers for Capital Power projects with an initial focus on Alberta projects. Implementing regulatory requirements in consultation / engagement and effectively detailing the outcomes.
• Providing the awareness and guidance to the team and company on Indigenous cultural protocols, norms, and politics to ensure the company respectfully engages with Indigenous communities, builds positive relationships, meets regulatory engagement requirements, and effectively handles the risk.
• Leading or assisting with development and implementation of Regional Engagement Plans, strategies, talking points for media spokesperson and related budgets that reflect the interests of both the Company and the potentially affected stakeholder/Indigenous groups.
• Meeting regulatory requirements and building, maintaining, and improving Capital Power’s reputation as a trusted corporate citizen.

What you will bring to the role

Education

• University degree in Indigenous Studies, Arts, Humanities, Community Development, Public Relations, Journalism, or equivalent post-secondary program.
• Education equivalency may be considered.

Experience:

• 7 or more years of directly related experience in Indigenous engagement, preferably in the resources sector and particularly in the energy industry or power generation sector.
• 5 or more years leading a team with open mindedness, non-judgement, caring and kindness and implementing strategies and initiatives that are strategic and mutually beneficial for sustainable wellbeing.
• Previous experience working within Indigenous research, policy or programming contexts is an asset.
• Knowledge or implementation of PAR certification as asset.
• Lived experience within Indigenous communities or extensive experience working with Indigenous groups and knowledge of Indigenous cultures.
• Knowledge and direct experience in engaging with Indigenous communities, including on Indigenous history and rights, on cultural protocols and norms, on Indigenous politics and the ability to successfully engage with Indigenous peoples.
• Experience in and understanding of a large, public company with operations in multiple regions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and interest in Indigenous issues in Canada, including Indigenous governance, community development, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action.
• Experience working in research, program development, or project management, preferably with Indigenous community initiatives is an asset.

Technical Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including consultation, negotiation, facilitation, risk communication and conflict resolution. Understanding of organizational change management and planning for successful transition from current to target methodology practices.
• Superior communication and collaborative skills to facilitate relationship building within and across teams. Social media savvy with understanding of online communications tools and tactics is an asset.
• Knowledge of cultural protocols with Indigenous communities.
• The ability to communicate in an or multiple Indigenous language(s) is an asset.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid Office/Work from home position, with travel to meet and engage with Indigenous communities on a regular basis and engage with operational and development communities across North America as required.

Additional Details

This position is open to candidates in both Edmonton and Calgary.

In order to be considered for this role you must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

The successful candidate for this position will undergo an education verification, reference checks and criminal record check.

We believe that creating a culture that supports employee physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing is critical to our success. That is why we provide flexible and affordability employee benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off programs. We also provide comprehensive onboarding, training, and programs supporting your career development.

Depending on the posting requirements relocation assistance may be available.

How To Apply and Next Steps

Capital Power only accepts resumes via online application at www.capitalpower.com/careers. If you choose to submit your resume by any other means, we cannot guarantee that your application will be considered for vacancies.

Applicants with disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation to complete their application can request accessible formats, communication support, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@capitalpower.com.

Capital Power is committed to providing a fair and transparent hiring process. We recognize and embrace the value of diversity and hire employees with the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge for each position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply and expressing interest in powering a sustainable future with Capital Power! We wish that we could personally respond to everyone who applies; however, it is our practice to contact only those individuals selected for interviews.

To apply on this position please go to www.capitalpower.com/careers and search for JR805287.

Capital Power

PROFILE

You are a proactive event producing expert with expertise in sports, experiential, live experience and logistics who possesses a thorough understanding of event management, logistics, marketing, branding business & culture across a variety of industries. You have a passion for sport, and you live it every day. You have a good understanding of the sports marketing landscape in Canada. You are imaginative in bringing together a team to make an event sing, ensuring no detail or logistical point is ignored or overlooked, and you have experience at devising bold strategies, new product & brand concepts, innovative solutions and creative work. You are a determined individual who excels at building relationships and working in a team environment. Excellent leadership skills allow you to communicate effectively to your project team in order to achieve set goals and deadlines. 

PURPOSE

The Associate Producer is responsible for the day to day management of one or several projects across a variety of clients as assigned by the Producer. Working under a Producer or Senior Producer on a project basis the Assoc. Producer ensures follow up from design to operation to wrap up phases of a project.

The position will support strategic initiatives & program build while working collaboratively with Group Account Directors, Producers, Assistant Producers; with the will to relentlessly provide flawless program execution(s) with the support of the Assistant Producers; and enthusiastically embrace the coaching and mentoring of the Producer and Group Account Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Hold a supporting client relationship alongside the Sr. Producer/Producer, attending client meetings as needed and acting as a liaison between Producers & Assistant Producers, ensuring all generated feedback is being clearly communicated and expectations are being met
• Support in the management of the assigned account financials – build project cost budgets from beginning to end; approve all account expenses and ensure the budget is accurately tracked at all times
• Ensure project budgets are correctly uploaded into Salesforce
• Develop project critical paths for review and approval of the project Producer or Sr. Producer
• Actively manage project planning system to ensure smooth running of projects and adherence to critical paths and planning deadlines
• Oversee the management of a team of Field Representatives/Brand Ambassadors and commit to being onsite as required
• Provide effective supervision, coaching and feedback to the internal project team: Co-Op/Intern & Assistant Producers – on a regular basis, ensuring program expectations are being met at all times
• Lead project management activity by consistently demonstrating the ability to successfully communicate with the Producers & Group Account Directors and use problem solving skills when challenges arise
• Proactively thinking and managing the process of planning, developing and executing the program(s), while ensuring all targets are being met
• Oversee and provide support as required, to the coordination of all logistics, including but not limited to: scheduling; storage; program vehicles; travel; payroll, vendors; etc.
• Negotiate agreements with suppliers on a project basis
• Conduct market research as necessary to ensure knowledge and understanding of client’s product/service and determine targeted demographics
• Support in the preparation of project wrap up reports
• Manage all project archive needs of related files and content not produced by the development team (such as onsite photos, data, etc.)
• Finalize and own all project specific paperwork required for all phases of the project
• Supervise activities related to the project through regular followup of the quality of operations contributed from different resources, subcontractors, and suppliers
• In accordance to the HR/Recruitment policies & procedures, oversee and assist when required with the recruitment, onboarding and training of Field Representatives/Brand Ambassadors nationally – including but not limited to: job postings, resume screening, interviewing, reference checks, and verbal offers of employment
• For new hires, liaise with HR to ensure that all onboarding documents are completed on the HRIS and corporate trainings are implemented and reviewed through program training
• On a project basis own the development and implementation of training documents and ensure Field Representatives/Brand Ambassadors are fully proficient and knowledgeable in program execution
• Oversee and provide support to the Assistant Producers, as required, to the submission and tracking of the Field Representative/Brand Ambassador payroll and expenses in accordance to the Finance/Payroll policies & procedures
• Attend and participate in all required team meetings. Participate brainstorming sessions, as assigned
• Meet with the Producer regularly to discuss program(s) and individual performance and development
• Network, develop relationships and trust among internal & external clients
• Work well with and demonstrate respect for colleagues at all levels of the Company to consistently contribute to a positive work environment and culture
• Follow all Company Policies & Procedures and uphold Midnight Circus’ corporate vision and core values 

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of the sports marketing landscape in Canada
• Knowledge of the sports betting landscape in North America, preferred
• Excellent client management and leadership skills
• Ability to motivate, encourage, mentor and develop an account team of Assistant Producers, Interns, and Field Representatives
• Strong budget and critical path management skills
• Strong events and activations experience/skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to work accurately under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Detail-oriented & results driven
• Works well independently and within a team – always contributing to a positive work environment
• Highly proficient computer skills in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook; knowledge of Salesforce & Mavenlink would be a definite asset
• Ability to contribute to the creative efforts & “out of box thinking”

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma with a focus in business and/or marketing, or equivalent  
• 3-6 years’ experiential marketing agency experience as an Account Supervisor (or equivalent level) 
• 3-6 years’ event production experience 
• 3-6 years’ directly and effectively managing team members
• Vehicle/Valid Driver’s License (Must be able to provide proof/ Driver’s Abstract Report if requested)
• Flexible work schedule – may be required to support on some evenings & weekends

SDImktg is committed to equity in its policies, practices, and programs, supports diversity in its teaching, learning and work environments, and ensures that applications for members of underrepresented groups are sincerely considered under its employment equity policy. All qualified individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of the SDI community are encouraged to apply.

SDImktg is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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