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Media Technology & Innovation Lead

Oshawa, Ontario General Motors

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**Job Description**
**This** **rol** **e is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa or Markham Elevation Centre at least three times per week.**
GM Canada's Marketing Technology team is seeking a Media Innovation Lead to drive the evaluation, testing, and implementation of emerging technologies that power and optimize paid media activation.
This role will be responsible for identifying forward-thinking media solutions, managing pilots and proof-of-concepts with key media partners, and ensuring seamless integration and scalability across GM's paid media ecosystem. This individual will work cross-functionally to identify and scale solutions that enable more efficient and effective paid media activation, supporting brand growth.
The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise, along with a strong foundation in paid media, digital marketing, data, and media planning.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Identify and evaluate innovative media technologies and tools with our key media partners that enhance paid media performance, efficiency, and scalability
+ Lead testing and validation processes for new media technologies, including proof-of-concepts and pilot initiatives
+ Lead the creation and execution of success metrics and analysis plans for pilot initiatives to drive adoption decisions
+ Develop recommendations and lead the selection of media innovative solutions, include the creation of business cases, as needed, to support business alignment, investment, and implementation
+ Partner with key paid media partners along with internal paid mediaand operational teams to assess integration readiness and drive platform onboarding
+ Manage the implementation and roll out of the technology solutions throughout GM Canada's organization
+ Develop and maintain a media innovation roadmap, aligning innovation efforts with GM Canada's business and marketing priorities
+ Act as the subject matter expert on emerging media tools, educating external and internal stakeholders on capabilities, best practices, and value to the business, while also supporting training and enablement initiatives as needed
+ Provide and/or facilitatecommunication of media technology platform updates to GM Canada's cross functional teams and agency partners who are involved in paid media
+ Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate any export of data required for integration with other data sources, overarching media analysis, or reporting tools
+ Collaborate with GM Canada and partner analytics reporting and operations teams to ensure new tools support measurable outcomes and performance
+ Support governance and compliance by ensuring technologies meet GM Canada's privacy and security standards
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**Qualifications** **and Skills** **:**
+ 4+ years of experience in media technology, advertising, advertising operations, or related roles
+ Strong understanding of the digital media landscape, including hands-on experience with Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) such as DV360, Amazon DSP, and The Trade Desk, as well as familiarity with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and ad serving technologies
+ Experience testing and implementing new marketing or advertising technologies in complex, cross-functional environments
+ Experience working with or evaluating platforms such as dynamic creative optimization (DCO), tools and AI-based targeting solutions. Experience with Clinch, Claritas and/or Adoraconsideredan asset
+ Strong project management skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
+ Familiarity with audience activation, tagging, data onboarding, and campaign measurement
+ Strong presentation and communication skills, including written and oral communications
+ Experience Background in managing proof-of-concept pilots and vendor evaluation processes
**Benefits:**
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
+ Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
+ Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
+ Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
+ Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
+ GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
**GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.**
**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities**
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .
**Accommodations**
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email ( ) us or call us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company ( Culture**
**How we hire? ( diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations ( policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Media Technology & Innovation Lead

Markham, Ontario General Motors

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**Job Description**
**This** **rol** **e is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Oshawa or Markham Elevation Centre at least three times per week.**
GM Canada's Marketing Technology team is seeking a Media Innovation Lead to drive the evaluation, testing, and implementation of emerging technologies that power and optimize paid media activation.
This role will be responsible for identifying forward-thinking media solutions, managing pilots and proof-of-concepts with key media partners, and ensuring seamless integration and scalability across GM's paid media ecosystem. This individual will work cross-functionally to identify and scale solutions that enable more efficient and effective paid media activation, supporting brand growth.
The ideal candidate brings a unique combination of strategic thinking and hands-on technical expertise, along with a strong foundation in paid media, digital marketing, data, and media planning.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Identify and evaluate innovative media technologies and tools with our key media partners that enhance paid media performance, efficiency, and scalability
+ Lead testing and validation processes for new media technologies, including proof-of-concepts and pilot initiatives
+ Lead the creation and execution of success metrics and analysis plans for pilot initiatives to drive adoption decisions
+ Develop recommendations and lead the selection of media innovative solutions, include the creation of business cases, as needed, to support business alignment, investment, and implementation
+ Partner with key paid media partners along with internal paid mediaand operational teams to assess integration readiness and drive platform onboarding
+ Manage the implementation and roll out of the technology solutions throughout GM Canada's organization
+ Develop and maintain a media innovation roadmap, aligning innovation efforts with GM Canada's business and marketing priorities
+ Act as the subject matter expert on emerging media tools, educating external and internal stakeholders on capabilities, best practices, and value to the business, while also supporting training and enablement initiatives as needed
+ Provide and/or facilitatecommunication of media technology platform updates to GM Canada's cross functional teams and agency partners who are involved in paid media
+ Work with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate any export of data required for integration with other data sources, overarching media analysis, or reporting tools
+ Collaborate with GM Canada and partner analytics reporting and operations teams to ensure new tools support measurable outcomes and performance
+ Support governance and compliance by ensuring technologies meet GM Canada's privacy and security standards
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**Qualifications** **and Skills** **:**
+ 4+ years of experience in media technology, advertising, advertising operations, or related roles
+ Strong understanding of the digital media landscape, including hands-on experience with Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) such as DV360, Amazon DSP, and The Trade Desk, as well as familiarity with Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) and ad serving technologies
+ Experience testing and implementing new marketing or advertising technologies in complex, cross-functional environments
+ Experience working with or evaluating platforms such as dynamic creative optimization (DCO), tools and AI-based targeting solutions. Experience with Clinch, Claritas and/or Adoraconsideredan asset
+ Strong project management skills with a proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
+ Familiarity with audience activation, tagging, data onboarding, and campaign measurement
+ Strong presentation and communication skills, including written and oral communications
+ Experience Background in managing proof-of-concept pilots and vendor evaluation processes
**Benefits:**
The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:
+ Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave.
+ Healthcare, dental and vision benefits including health care spending account and wellness incentive.
+ Life insurance plans to cover you and your family.
+ Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement.
+ GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you, your family, and friends.
**GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.**
**About GM**
Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.
**Why Join Us**
We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.
**Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities**
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire ( .
**Accommodations**
General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email ( ) us or call us at . In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:
**Our Company ( Culture**
**How we hire? ( diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.
Explore our global locations ( policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
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Sr. Manager Innovation & Strategy

Vaughan, Ontario KFC Canada (Yum! Brands Subsidiary)

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Purpose:

Come work on one of the world’s most iconic brands and join our transformation journey at KFC Canada. Founded by a real man, with a real recipe that continues to be prepared and served today claiming the title of the world’s (and Canada’s) best tasting fried chicken. As the Snr Manager of Innovation and Strategy, you will be the driver of the creative, strategic and commercialization direction of our Finger Lickin’ Good menu, innovation and experience pipeline. You will be a key enabler of supporting KFC’s modernization journey across our food and experience and champion the ‘how’ we do business as a force for good with our Food, Planet & People.


As the leader of an integral part of our portfolio your role will include dreaming up new products and ideas (Double Down, Plant Based, etc.), food strategy and future trends, conceptualization, and innovation.


We champion heart, smart and courage and believe in leaders who embrace big ideas and challenge the status quo. We leave pretention where we leave our forks, in the drawer. The world of QSR is incredibly competitive and is moving faster than ever before, the Snr Innovation & Strategy Manager must thrive on pace and challenge with a solutions mindset and have the capability to deliver on strategy and manage their team as well as a complex set of stakeholders through ambiguity and transformation.


Love Food and most importantly chicken? Love innovation? Love having an impact? Then this is your chance to unleash your inner Colonel and help us build the exciting next chapter of the brand.


Key Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

  • Lead strategic thinking and ideation to evolve the KFC Canada experience and menu strategy over the short, medium and long-term.
  • Deliver credible thought leadership to align internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees on bold growth ambitions.
  • Act as the guardian of our brand’s food philosophy. Following in the Colonel’s footsteps as architect of our menu vision, defining the principles and plans that will guide food product development.
  • Dream up some amazing new product ideas, both independently and via collaboration with the wider team.
  • Get to grips with what gets our customers’ tastebuds tingling - validating and testing our product innovation pipeline to ensure it meets their tastes, preferences, and expectations. You will be the guru within the team on customer testing of food concepts and products.
  • Ready for a long list? Because you’ll also be in charge of thinking through all aspects of a product concept - taste, texture, build, packaging, price, promotions, need-state, occasion, etc. Told you it was a long list.
  • Manage consumer insights across our internal resources and agency partners to deliver insight lead growth strategies and build a consumer-centric business planning muscle across the organization.
  • Balance high-level strategic thinking with a creative hands-on approach.
  • Develop presentations and documents that bring our vision and innovation pipeline to life in dynamic and compelling ways.
  • Oversee the creations from start to finish… as products move from concepts to being designed by the FIT (R&D) team and ultimately launched, you will work closely with your colleagues to ensure strategic foundations remain sound and the launch is a success.
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders from across the business, including Retail Marketing, Brand Communications, Operations, Supply Chain and FIT.


Key Qualities & Qualifications:

  • Post secondary degree, with 7+ years experience with demonstrated strategic chops, E2E innovation development and insights to action capabilities.
  • A strong track record of brand development and food innovation in the restaurant, food manufacturing/FMCG or food retail sector.
  • Experience thinking about complex business growth challenges through a customer and brand lens.
  • You must be able to demonstrate outstanding strategic thinking and superb communication skills. So basically love a good chat.
  • It’s a team sport, so you’ll build strong relationships cross functionally – so you’ll need a total team player mentality and a drive to getting things done.
  • Above all, you will have a huge passion for food and trends. We’re looking for a real brand champion and foodie to take our chicken to the next level.
  • This role requires domestic and/or international travel 15% of the time


About You – So We Go Together Like Gravy & Original Recipe Tenders:

  • Someone who lives, breathes, dreams (and ideally eats!) food. A mild inclination towards fried chicken might help.
  • Someone who is fascinated and excited about building modern brands, in particular with food brands.
  • You are intellectually curious and creative – you eat, therefore you are.
  • You’re ambitious and want to grow your career in food brand management. You don’t want it to stop just there though - we’ve got a culture of building great international leaders.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and bring a solutions mindset and creativity to challenges.
  • A huge part of Yum! is our internal culture, and it’s something that we genuinely pride ourselves on. Key to this is being able to recognise and celebrate the successes of the company and our peers, as well as constantly striving to work together for better results.
  • We’re looking for someone solution driven, meaning you’ll be inquisitive, tenacious and determined… always looking for new ways to deliver ground-breaking work.


What makes KFC a great place to work?

Our People. We invest in people capability above all else, with a proven track record of developing internal talent to leadership levels across the business both in Canada and globally. We want people with smart, heart and courage that have the opportunity to not just make impact today but to become leaders of the future.


Our Culture. We are known for a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort, big or small, and providing the work life balance that is so important to staying inspired and engaged. We don`t just say it, we mean it – every Friday is a half day at KFC Canada! We will focus on your personal development as much as your professional development to ensure you can bring your best self to work.



KFC, part of Yum! Brands, is the world's most popular chicken chain and every day, we serve more than 12 million customers in more than 45,000 restaurants around the world. Our commitment to great food and service is the same commitment Colonel Harland Sanders had when he founded the concept more than 55 years ago, and that's why KFC remains the worldwide leader in the category.


More info at: &

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Sr. Manager Innovation & Strategy

Toronto, Ontario KFC Canada (Yum! Brands Subsidiary)

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Purpose:

Come work on one of the world’s most iconic brands and join our transformation journey at KFC Canada. Founded by a real man, with a real recipe that continues to be prepared and served today claiming the title of the world’s (and Canada’s) best tasting fried chicken. As the Snr Manager of Innovation and Strategy, you will be the driver of the creative, strategic and commercialization direction of our Finger Lickin’ Good menu, innovation and experience pipeline. You will be a key enabler of supporting KFC’s modernization journey across our food and experience and champion the ‘how’ we do business as a force for good with our Food, Planet & People.


As the leader of an integral part of our portfolio your role will include dreaming up new products and ideas (Double Down, Plant Based, etc.), food strategy and future trends, conceptualization, and innovation.


We champion heart, smart and courage and believe in leaders who embrace big ideas and challenge the status quo. We leave pretention where we leave our forks, in the drawer. The world of QSR is incredibly competitive and is moving faster than ever before, the Snr Innovation & Strategy Manager must thrive on pace and challenge with a solutions mindset and have the capability to deliver on strategy and manage their team as well as a complex set of stakeholders through ambiguity and transformation.


Love Food and most importantly chicken? Love innovation? Love having an impact? Then this is your chance to unleash your inner Colonel and help us build the exciting next chapter of the brand.


Key Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):

  • Lead strategic thinking and ideation to evolve the KFC Canada experience and menu strategy over the short, medium and long-term.
  • Deliver credible thought leadership to align internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees on bold growth ambitions.
  • Act as the guardian of our brand’s food philosophy. Following in the Colonel’s footsteps as architect of our menu vision, defining the principles and plans that will guide food product development.
  • Dream up some amazing new product ideas, both independently and via collaboration with the wider team.
  • Get to grips with what gets our customers’ tastebuds tingling - validating and testing our product innovation pipeline to ensure it meets their tastes, preferences, and expectations. You will be the guru within the team on customer testing of food concepts and products.
  • Ready for a long list? Because you’ll also be in charge of thinking through all aspects of a product concept - taste, texture, build, packaging, price, promotions, need-state, occasion, etc. Told you it was a long list.
  • Manage consumer insights across our internal resources and agency partners to deliver insight lead growth strategies and build a consumer-centric business planning muscle across the organization.
  • Balance high-level strategic thinking with a creative hands-on approach.
  • Develop presentations and documents that bring our vision and innovation pipeline to life in dynamic and compelling ways.
  • Oversee the creations from start to finish… as products move from concepts to being designed by the FIT (R&D) team and ultimately launched, you will work closely with your colleagues to ensure strategic foundations remain sound and the launch is a success.
  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders from across the business, including Retail Marketing, Brand Communications, Operations, Supply Chain and FIT.


Key Qualities & Qualifications:

  • Post secondary degree, with 7+ years experience with demonstrated strategic chops, E2E innovation development and insights to action capabilities.
  • A strong track record of brand development and food innovation in the restaurant, food manufacturing/FMCG or food retail sector.
  • Experience thinking about complex business growth challenges through a customer and brand lens.
  • You must be able to demonstrate outstanding strategic thinking and superb communication skills. So basically love a good chat.
  • It’s a team sport, so you’ll build strong relationships cross functionally – so you’ll need a total team player mentality and a drive to getting things done.
  • Above all, you will have a huge passion for food and trends. We’re looking for a real brand champion and foodie to take our chicken to the next level.
  • This role requires domestic and/or international travel 15% of the time


About You – So We Go Together Like Gravy & Original Recipe Tenders:

  • Someone who lives, breathes, dreams (and ideally eats!) food. A mild inclination towards fried chicken might help.
  • Someone who is fascinated and excited about building modern brands, in particular with food brands.
  • You are intellectually curious and creative – you eat, therefore you are.
  • You’re ambitious and want to grow your career in food brand management. You don’t want it to stop just there though - we’ve got a culture of building great international leaders.
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, and bring a solutions mindset and creativity to challenges.
  • A huge part of Yum! is our internal culture, and it’s something that we genuinely pride ourselves on. Key to this is being able to recognise and celebrate the successes of the company and our peers, as well as constantly striving to work together for better results.
  • We’re looking for someone solution driven, meaning you’ll be inquisitive, tenacious and determined… always looking for new ways to deliver ground-breaking work.


What makes KFC a great place to work?

Our People. We invest in people capability above all else, with a proven track record of developing internal talent to leadership levels across the business both in Canada and globally. We want people with smart, heart and courage that have the opportunity to not just make impact today but to become leaders of the future.


Our Culture. We are known for a culture that rewards and recognizes great effort, big or small, and providing the work life balance that is so important to staying inspired and engaged. We don`t just say it, we mean it – every Friday is a half day at KFC Canada! We will focus on your personal development as much as your professional development to ensure you can bring your best self to work.



KFC, part of Yum! Brands, is the world's most popular chicken chain and every day, we serve more than 12 million customers in more than 45,000 restaurants around the world. Our commitment to great food and service is the same commitment Colonel Harland Sanders had when he founded the concept more than 55 years ago, and that's why KFC remains the worldwide leader in the category.


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Digital Strategy & Innovation Lead

London, Ontario Sparks Marketing Communications

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Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Digital Strategy & Innovation Lead


Were looking for a forward-thinking, data-savvy Digital Strategy & Innovation Lead to join our growing team. In this senior role, youll be the driving force behind integrated digital strategy, marrying bold creative ideas with performance-driven thinking across all digital touchpoints. Youll lead the charge in helping our clients grow, adapt, and stay ahead of the curve in an ever-evolving digital landscape.


This is a strategic leadership role for someone whos as comfortable presenting to CMOs as they are optimizing cross-channel performance campaigns.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of integrated digital marketing strategies across paid, owned, and earned mediaensuring alignment with brand goals, business objectives, and audience behavior.
  • Act as the strategic partner to key clientsunderstanding their needs, identifying opportunities for growth, and guiding them through digital transformation.
  • Collaborate closely with Creative, Content, and Client Services teams to bring bold, insight-driven campaigns to life.
  • Champion innovation by staying ahead of digital trends, testing emerging platforms, and introducing new tools, tactics, and technologies to the agency and our clients.
  • Translate data into clear insights and strategic recommendations, integrating analytics, media performance, and consumer behavior into every brief and initiative.
  • Mentor and inspire other strategists and team members, fostering a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Drive thought leadershiprepresenting Sparks as a strategic voice in client meetings, pitches, and industry conversations.


Qualifications & Experience

  • 710+ years of experience in digital strategy within an agency environment.
  • A strong track record of building and executing high-impact digital strategies for B2C and B2B brands.
  • Deep understanding of digital ecosystems including SEO, PPC, social media, content marketing, email campaigns, and web development projects.
  • Proven ability to turn data into actionable insights that influence creative and media direction.
  • Experience working with performance marketing tools, analytics platforms (e.g. GA4, Looker, Meta, Google Ads), and audience segmentation technologies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and presentation skills with executive presence and the ability to influence.
  • A natural innovatorsomeone who thrives on change and constantly looks for ways to do things better.


Why Sparks?

At Sparks, we dont just help brands stand out, we help themmove forward. Our team is built on bold thinking, human insight, and a shared belief that marketing should spark something real. Youll be joining a collaborative, high-performing agency with a passion for creativity, results, and meaningful work.


What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • A collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Professional development opportunities and room for career growth
  • Flexible work environment (remote, with in-office opportunities)


Sparks is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, record, record of offenses, marital status, family status or disability.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training.Should you require any special accommodations to apply for this job, please reach out to us
and we would be happy to accommodate.


We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.


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Product Development Manager

Brampton, Ontario Acara Solutions

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Product Development Manager

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President, this position is responsible for leadership of the Engineering and Estimating teams (7-10 direct reports) directly related to solution selling quote process. This role will also be responsible for and collaborate with external suppliers to best position to service the customer.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the position are detailed below, but not limited to the following:

  • Lead a team of Designers and Estimators who collaborate with sales and customers on product design and recommend design and value add optimizations to ensure maximum manufacturability while reducing timelines.
  • Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice, cost estimating vision, strategy, policies, and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
  • Ensure the proper quotation of fabrication and finishing - costs and tooling requirements.
  • Support the Inside and Outside Sales Team
  • Support continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and cost optimization opportunities.
  • Work closely with our Fabrication and Production departments as well the Design Team
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with external fabrication and finishing subcontractors.
  • Source new value-add suppliers.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Head the New Product Introduction (NPI) Process to ensure smooth onboarding of new business and the successful launch of customer new products.


Requirements

Education/Experience

  • Engineering degree in appropriate field, e.g. Bachelor of Engineer (Mechanical or equivalent) or Technologist diploma
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years or more experience in a similar role leading a team.
  • Significant experience in costing/estimating in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledgeable in CNC, aluminum, fabrication and finishing.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to read 2D and 3D drawings, blueprints (with GD&T).
  • Ability to work well with numbers is essential.
  • Should have a high energy level and must be able to lead a team.
  • Good time management and organizational skills.
  • A solid understanding of the following equipment/technology ; Computers, various PC software, ERP software programs (EPICS, Navision), AUTOCAD, Solid Edge, Solid Works, Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with aluminum extrusion would be considered an asset.


Technical Skills/Competence

  • Should have high energy level, a positive attitude and be able to work without direct supervision
  • Should be a strong self-motivator and work well with others
  • Empathy and confidence will allow the candidate to succeed in this position
  • Good time management and organizational skills are necessary
  • Proficient in Salesforce and Excel
  • Proven experience with conflict resolution
  • Strong ability to lead and coach teams
  • Strong leadership skills that foster an engaging team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively


Benefits

We offer a full and competitive benefits package including:

  • Profit sharing
  • Health care spending account
  • Education assistance program
  • Health and dental
  • Life AD&D
  • Long-term disability
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Gym memberships
  • Wellness programs
  • Monthly social committee activities


Acara Solutions is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. We are committed to filling open positions using balanced selection criteria to avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other status protected or required by law.

Acara Solutions welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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Product Development Technician

Bobcaygeon, Ontario Kawartha Dairy

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If you want to be responsible for supporting all product development efforts all while having fun doing it, apply to ourProduct Development Technician opportunityso we can meet you!


What Youll Love About Us:

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Company paid health, vision & dental benefits
  • Sick pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • RRSP/DPSP matching
  • Opportunities for training & advancement
  • 100% Canadian-family owned company with a culture of super-friendly staff and above-and-beyond customer service
  • Perks, Perks, Perks! Discount on products sold in our retail stores, free daily dairy beverages (we do make awesome milk) provided in all our company fridges and an active social committee. And the best thing about working at Kawartha Dairy you get FREE ICE CREAM!

What Youll Do:

  • Maintain R&D laboratory, equipment, raw material inventory and sampling supplies
  • Prepare innovative prototypes and organize internal evaluations
  • Responsible for organizing daily product evaluation sample preparation and facilities according to SOPs
  • Organize small to large scale sensory evaluations and analyze collected data
  • Collect data on competitor market samples and maintain accurate database of results
  • Participate in PD project meetings with Marketing, Sales. Retail Management and Consumer Care
  • Record detailed and accurate formulas and notes
  • Accurately input nutritional and ingredient information into Genesis R&D software
  • Create and maintain databases of product specifications, labels, production documents, etc.
  • Participate in trial production runs

What You Need to Get the Job Done:

  • You have a Bachelors or Masters Degree in Food Science or Culinary Arts
  • Relevant experience in R&D/Product Development or Culinary in the food industry would be preferred
  • Knowledge in dairy and/or frozen food processing and advanced understanding of food systems, ingredients, and process interactions
  • Results oriented team member who is highly organized with a strong focus on detail and accuracy
  • Aptitude for solving technical challenges through systematic research and investigation
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization abilities
  • Excel at building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external contacts
  • High level of computer skills, with practical experience using Genesis software considered a strong asset
  • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

We thank all candidates for their interest in Kawartha Dairy Limited, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer and support applicants with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. The personal information being collected will be used in accordance with Protection of Privacy Act and shall only be used in the selection of a suitable candidate.

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Cambridge, Nova Scotia Stampede Culinary Partners

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About the Company

Stampede Culinary Partners Inc. is an innovative protein solutions company that focuses on custom protein development and processing. Our customers include leading restaurants, top retailers, leading foodservice distributors, home delivery customers, and other emerging segments. The ability to satisfy our mission depends largely on our greatest asset, our employees! Our Company culture is built on the expertise and experience of all our employees and driven by the 5 pillars that we hold ourselves to daily; Perform Passionately, Challenge Directly & Respectfully, Commit to Teamwork, and Embrace Innovation.

WHY WORK AT STAMPEDE?

  • Comprehensive benefits package - dental care, vision care, extended health care, disability insurances, life insurance
  • Company Pension with Employer Matching
  • STD/LTD
  • Discounts on product
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Event BBQ's and recognition programs
  • On-site parking and bus route access

What you'll be working on:

  • Assist in the development of new products from concept to production, including preparations of prototypes for internal and customer evaluations.
  • Coordinate and support with bench-top and plant trails, ensuring required ingredients and materials are sourced and qualified in collaboration with Purchasing and QA.
  • Gather and organize data to develop and maintain product specifications, including physical, sensory, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support regulatory and label development, ensuring products comply with CFIA, USDA, and FDA regulations.
  • Source, evaluate, and document new ingredients, packaging solutions, and processing techniques.
  • Maintain and update technical documents, trial records, and R&D data within the internal system.
  • Conduct sensory evaluations (cook-off) and document findings.
  • Coordinate the collection, labelling, packaging and distribution of samples for customers as required.
  • Work cross-functionally with Sales, Production, Purchasing, and QA to ensure successful project execution and product launch.
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education/degree in Food Science or related field is required or equivalent education and work experience.
  • 1-2 years working experience in food processing or food manufacturing.
  • Must be capable of tasting samples of meat and vegetable products.
  • A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
  • Experience with nutrition labeling or Regulatory is considered a strong asset.
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and third-party software).
  • Knowledge of SAP/ERP systems is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster cooperation and teamwork within the workplace.
  • Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with emotional intelligence.
  • Able to work in a cool environment (we mean that both ways- we're awesome and our plant is kept at a cool 2-4-degree temperature).
  • A creative problem solver, who enjoys engaging in challenging activities.
  • Ability to apply basic math skills including conversions of measurements and formulas required.
  • Ability to work on a flexible schedule to accommodate plant trials and startups.
  • A creative problem solver, who enjoys engaging in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to lift to 50 pounds.

SALARY: $40,000-$50,000

If you think this job fits what you are looking for, then applying is easy. It only takes 3 minutes to complete. If we believe you are a fit as well, you will be contacted for an interview.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stampede Culinary Partners Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Stampede if you require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.



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Product Development Associate

Vancouver, British Columbia Response Biomedical

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Salary: $50,000 - $3,000 K

Who we are:

Response Biomedical Corp. (Response) has been transforming acute care diagnostic testing with a focus on improving patient outcomes for over 30 years. We are a Canadian-owned company that develops, manufactures and distributes immunoassays around the world. We believe the people we work with, including our partners, healthcare teams, and employees are the cornerstone of our success.

What we do:

The RAMP platform is a global leader in cardiovascularand acute care testing for the triage and diagnosis of life-threatening diseases directly from whole blood samples.
We understand the stresses associated with rapid and accurate diagnosiswhen every minute counts and we are committed to providing lab-quality results within minutes while reducing the total cost of care.


Who we are looking for?

We aresearching fora Product Development Associate to join our PD teamthat is ready for a challenge and looking to make a difference. The successful candidatewill be responsilbe for supporting the development and production of Response Biomedical products, recognizing their vital role in diagnosing potentially life-threatening diseases. The primary goal is to enhance patient outcomes and save lives worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Scientific Acumen

  • Utilizes knowledge of basic scientific principles to assess experimental and operational responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates understanding and application of the RAMP technology and immunochromatographic principles in planning, executing, and evaluating experimental protocols.
  • Demonstrates technical proficiency, scientific creativity, effective collaboration with others, and ability to work independently.
  • Participates in investigations including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and brainstorming sessions as required.
  • Critically analyzes, summarizes, and reports data generated from experiments performed, draws conclusions from experimental findings, and recommends required follow-up actions with consideration of prior experimental findings (self and others). Proposes new studies or investigations based on findings and efforts in relation to project needs. May work on independent projects.
  • Participates in the design and conducts research and/or tasks and experiments based on the needs of a group effort coordinated by a Supervisor, Manager, or others as required. This may include feasibility investigations, development work, verification activities, stability studies, and troubleshooting experiments.
  • May be involved in the identification of patentable inventions

Regulated Environment

  • Complies with the requirements of working in a regulated environment under the guidelines set by the Company to assure adherence to its internal Quality Management System (QMS), various governmental requirements including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Worker's Safety.Complies with the requirements of working in a regulated environment under the guidelines set by the Company to assure adherence to its internal Quality Management System (QMS), various governmental requirements including Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Worker's Safety.
  • Supports efforts to ensure all products under development meet pre-determined product specifications and all applicable requirements of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Quality Systems Regulations (QSR), Health Canada, and CE mark. These activities may include but are not limited to: product feasibility studies, product development studies, validation and verification activities, and stability studies.

Team Work & Communication

  • Presents data at Team meetings and may present data to interdepartmental groups.
  • Involved in the creation and/or review of product/process documentation including Standard Operating Procedures, Manufacturing Records and Forms, Protocols, Technical Reports, etc.
  • Complies with training plans/requirements. Trains or coordinates the training of others in laboratory processes, procedures or practices, and in the design, execution and analysis of experiments as required. May oversee and train others in the execution of scientific research/development experiments.
  • Provides oversight and leadership to Assistants within assigned projects and teams.

Administration

  • Performs, oversees, and delegates general laboratory tasks such as reagent preparation, inventory, and laboratory clean up and organization.
  • Assumes additional laboratory and departmental responsibilities as required. May perform other assignments and tasks as directed.
  • Maintains appropriate laboratory records, notebooks, and QC and manufacturing documentation as required.

Education, Work Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Formal Education

  • Minimum requirements: Relevant technical degree or BSc.

Work Experience

  • 2 yrs relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Experience working in a laboratory environment is required.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills; able to work well in a professional environment both within and between various groups.
  • Keen attention to details and consistent follow-through.
  • Proficient with use of computers.
  • Understands how own work affects the business as a whole.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for product development and a desire to make a difference in healthcare, we encourage you to apply to join us in our mission to improve patient outcomes and shape the future of medical technology.

The starting salary for this position ranges from 50,000 to 53,000 annually, depending on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Our salary structure is aligned with market standards and is finalized considering factors such as job-related expertise, skills, education, and experience.

Please note that this position is only available to candidates who are authorized to work in Canada.

*We regret that relocation will not be provided.

* While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

We'recommitted to a diverse and inclusive workplace.We welcomeapplicants withoutregardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.

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