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As one of the only CPG companies to be headquartered in Canada, a marketing career at Maple Leaf Foods (MLF) offers you a unique opportunity to develop strategies and act as the general manager of a business, rather than work at a satellite office.  The Marketing Associate will work with and learn from an experienced Marketing leader.  You will manage a category portfolio and will work with your one-up to map out the category strategy.  You will provide category reporting & analysis and will lead a cross-functional team to ensure that strategic priorities and category plans are executed.  This position needs to balance creative skills with critical thinking, project management, and performance measurement.  The successful candidate will be someone who wants to build a career in CPG marketing and brings a passion for getting things done.

Any MLF team member interested in being considered for this role are encouraged to apply online by June 14, 2024. Applications received beyond that date are not guaranteed consideration.

Snapshot of a Day-in-the-Life:

• Help to build category strategies and work with their one-up to develop and bring multi-year plans to life to deliver category growth and successfully differentiate MLF from our competitors
• Consistently leverage data and develop insights from Nielsen and internal data sources to provide category share and financial reporting and analysis for the category, including weekly, monthly, and annual rhythms as well as ad hoc analyses
• Analyze brands, market, and competitive trends and recommend suitable actions
• Be involved and lead their category in MLF’s budgeting process
• Support the Retail Sales and Brand teams to grow MLF branded share in their category  
• Lead the commercialization of new product innovations, acting as project manager and working with cross-functional stakeholders including product development, finance, revenue management, operations, packaging, graphics, & purchasing to ensure successful, on-time launches

What You’ll Bring:

• Post-secondary degree in Business or Marketing
• 1-3 years previous experience in marketing, sales, advertising, finance, category management or analytics roles within consumer packaged goods or grocery industry
• Passion & drive to learn and contribute: must exemplify curiosity, and a keen desire to win
• Agility: must be proactive, high energy, and be able to stay focused on key business priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment
• Analytics & Critical Thinking: ability to organize and interpret the data, synthesize insights and consider implications to the business
• Ability to lead by influence: well-developed people, communications, and collaboration skills, ability to effectively engage a cross-functional team to move projects forward with pace
• Project management experience:  highly organized and detail oriented, with strong time management skills
• Previous experience with P&Ls and PowerBI an asset

What We Offer at Maple Leaf Foods:

• Being part of a high-performance, people-focused company that has an inspiring and unique vision to become the most sustainable protein company on earth, and a deep commitment to sustainable protein across North America.
• An inclusive company culture and a work environment that keeps our people safe, rewards excellence, and empowers everyone to learn and contribute their best.
• A hybrid work model that embraces remote work for eligible roles, helping team members achieve work-life balance—combining the best of both spending time working remotely, benefitting from focus time, and purposeful collaboration in the office setting. 
• Competitive Health and Wellness benefits that offer flexibility to meet your individual or family needs, including programs focused on improving mental health and wellbeing. These benefits start on your first day of employment.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company matching that starts on your first day of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities, including workshops, ‘speaker series’ events, and resources that allow you to develop your skills and progress your career.
• Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program that supports continuous learning and development of our team members through investment in eligible degrees, diplomas, professional certification, or trades programs.
• Supporting our deep commitment to community impact, we offer up to two paid days annually to volunteer at a cause of your choice.

PepsiCo Foods Canada is seeking a Communications Associate to help promote and protect the reputation of the portfolio of its iconic food brands. This role will contribute to the business by developing high-impact strategic communications plans, project management and execution, earned media/influencer strategy and engagement, and agency and budget management.

Whatyoucanexpectfromus:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to fit your unique needs 
• A dynamic and inclusive culture that promotes you to bring your whole-self to work 
• Inspiring positive change for people and the planet with sustainability goals 
• A supportive team that will encourage your professional growth and development

Responsibilities

• Serve as communications advisor to PepsiCo Foods Canada’s marketing team on external communications initiatives 
• Support brand PR plans that leverage creative ideas, media and influencers to support new campaigns, innovation launches, and other brand priorities 
• Support crisis and issues communications, as needed 
• Provide thoughtful and timely review of external social media, influencer content, partnerships and sponsorships for potential reputational issues  
• Regularly liaise and collaborate with Frito-Lay US, Quaker US, and PepsiCo brand and corporate communications team members as well as cross-functional stakeholders 
• Oversee and manage the work of agency teams, ensuring flawless execution, rigorous measurement and resources 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or University, preferably with focus on Communications/Journalism/PR 
• 5-7 years of PR experience managing brand communications in a fast-moving consumer goods category preferred (agency or large corporate entity) 
• Strong media relations skills including strategic planning and the ability to story-mine and pitch top-tier reporters 
• Strong expertise in navigating influencer/talent/partnership programming and protocols 
• Unique experiences that demonstrate creative instinct, passion for marketing and deep consumer empathy 
• Proven track record of driving successful, insight-based, high-impact creative communications programs that deliver against brand business objectives, on time and within budget 

WhyworkatPepsiCo

At PepsiCo, you’re invited to be a part of a global team of innovators who make, move, 

and sell these products—which are enjoyed by more than 1 billion people a day. A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where everyone’s welcome. Here, you can dare to be yourself. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you can influence the people around you and the world at large. By showing up, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow your skills for the future. Our supportive teams can fuel your professional goals to make a global impact on people and the planet. Join us. Dare for Better. 

Reporting to the VP, Marketing, the successful candidate will be responsible for creative communications and promotional professional for a fast-moving business to business organization operating in the construction equipment industry. The chosen candidate will be responsible for the development of in-house press, promotional and social media communication activities.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage the trade and local press, needs of the company in line with messaging and brand values, and guidelines.
• Writing Press Releases, managing approval and translation processes.
• Respond to trade press feature requests.
• Content creation (written) for social media activity.
• Compose articles, white papers and other written assets of a technical nature and with a thought leadership stance.
• Work with product managers and marketing staff to create, deliver and monitor appropriate messaging.
• Press conference organization in association with tradeshows.
• Liaison with the product management and other departments within the company on technical aspect of product.
• Liaise with digital marketing staff on copy and content.
• Editorship on Internal staff magazine.
• Coordinate with staff in all markets in respect of press relations.
• Create a positive relationship with trade press editors.
• Organize press events and conferences as required. 
• Provide coverage analysis. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in public relations, communications, English, or journalism is required
• Recognized PR qualification considered an asset.
• Portfolio of previous work will be considered during selection process.

Desired Characteristics

• 3-5 years with industrial B2B experience with an organization(s) operating on a global basis.
• Excellent written and oral English ability is essential to the role. 
• Demonstrable B2B PR and social media portfolio.
• Knowledge of other languages considered an asset.
• Ability to write and disseminate press releases on a regular basis.
• Ability to foster a positive company image with the local communities in areas where the company operates.
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite and social media platforms.

What Linamar/Skyjack Has to Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc. 
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Counsel 
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities. 

Facility Location- Brampton  

Work Location -  Mississauga, Brampton

Overview

CLOSING DATE:  October 7, 2024

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the Division Chief, Communications, this position is responsible for receiving and directing calls and dispatching appropriate resources across several fire stations, while maintaining a high level of customer service during emergency and non-emergency situations.

• Receives fire and emergency calls and dispatches fire apparatus and personnel for Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon fire stations, through the Joint Fire Communications Centre;
• Operates console equipment, including telephone, radio, status control and computer-aided dispatch, while quickly analyzing information received from callers in order to dispatch the required apparatus and personnel;
• Responds to non-emergency general inquiry calls and redirects if appropriate;
• Elicit and understands direction and geographical information in a demanding, multi-tasking, team environment;
• Maintains radio contact with all vehicles, both at emergencies and other communication centre activities;
• Exercises good judgement and follows established procedures in decision making responsibilities within the Emergency Services division;
• Performs system tests, maintains accurate records and other communication functions as required;
• Performs other similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION & REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 education or equivalent secondary education as established by the Ontario Ministry of Education;
• Graduate of a post-secondary Emergency Services Dispatch accredited certification OR previous Emergency Services Communications Centre experience;

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Demonstrated ability to speak clearly and precisely while under stressful situations;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a team environment;
• Demonstrated customer service and public relations skills;
• Demonstrated reliability;
• Must possess and maintain a valid, non-probationary, Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite;
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information;
• Ability to perform radio dispatch duties in an often demanding and stressful emergency environment;
• Must be willing and able to wear all required uniform clothing and/or personal protective equipment as assigned/required;
• Must be able to work variable hours including nights, weekends and holidays as scheduled.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of both a post-secondary Emergency Services Dispatch accredited certificate and previous Emergency Services Communications Centre experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of streets, fire station locations and Peel Region geography is an asset.

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**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Interview:  Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should possess efficient interpersonal skills and exhibit excellent oral communication abilities
• The candidates should demonstrate flexibility in their approach to tasks and exercise good judgment in decision-making
• The candidates should be organized in their work and reliable in fulfilling their responsibilities

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to present their own material or material prepared by others, select and introduce music, videos, and other entertainment material for broadcast, and make commercial and public service announcements
• The candidates should be able to able to act as a host/hostess or master of ceremonies, introduce and interview guests, and conduct proceedings of shows or programs, as well as read news, sports, and weather for radio and television
• The candidates should be able to report on weather conditions using information provided by weather forecasting services

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 2 years to less than 3 years

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should possess excellent oral communication skills

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to develop promotional materials and market business services
• The candidates should be able to hire, train, direct, and motivate staff, plan and control budget and expenditures, and write and edit press releases, newsletters, and communications materials
• The candidates should be able to assist in product development, direct and evaluate marketing strategies, establish distribution networks, initiate market research studies, and analyze findings
• The candidates should be able to plan, direct, and evaluate activities related to advertising campaigns, advise clients on advertising or sales promotion strategies, train and supervise staff, and supervise office and volunteer staff
• The candidates should be able to initiate and maintain contact with the media, consult with clients after the sale for ongoing support, and answer written and oral inquiries
• The candidates should be able to develop and organize workshops, meetings, ceremonies, and other events for publicity, fundraising, and information purposes
• The candidates should be able to develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies and programs, prepare and deliver educational, publicity, and information programs, and gather, research, and prepare communications material
• The candidates should be able to coordinate special publicity events and promotions, prepare or oversee the preparation of reports, briefs, bibliographies, speeches, presentations, website content, and press releases
• The candidates should be able to assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters, and other materials

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume, Include this reference number in your application 23-A) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]