At Kanvas, we design creative and innovative solutions for our clients, all with the goal of helping them build ever-stronger loyalty to their brands. That can take us in some pretty amazing directions, and as a Project Manager you’ll have your hands on the wheel as we drive our ideas forward to make a positive impact. You - at the centre of all communication, would play a very important role to keep all work efficiently on track, delivered on time, on budget and with quality.

So take a moment to ask yourself this: Do you love working in a fast paced environment with multiple top tier clients? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference managing customer platforms and creative projects from start to finish? Yes? Good. This could be a great opportunity for you. And us!

A typical day in this role might include:

Project managing programs from creating project plans, critical paths, managing timelines through to execution
Working closely with all teams ranging from creative to digital solutions ensuring timelines are being met
Closely managing the financials of your projects
Building a great relationship with our client, providing status updates and constantly communicating with them
Owning and being responsible for every element of the project lifecycle
Being a strategic partner from proposing business growth strategies and enhancements through to maintenance of our client’s current platforms

Do these statements describe you?

I’m a project management ninja…deadlines are not made to be broken
I have at least 2-3 years of professional agency experience managing successful projects
When I work on a project, big or small, I’m driven by two words: Own it
I’m big into asking questions and looking for new ways to grow
I thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
Plan and Adapt. That’s me
I am based in Toronto or the GTA and open to in-office working environments

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline
PMP accreditation is a strong asset
2-3 years of experience in an advertising agency
Previous account management of global accounts considered an asset
Proven project management skills and financial acumen
Rigor, attention to detail, and accuracy
Problem-solving ability
Interpersonal skills (effective in both oral and written communications)
Priority-setting and excellent time management capabilities
Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced evolving and growing environment
Self-motivated; desire to learn a deeper level of the business
Proficient in MS Office Suite 365
Fluent in English, functional in French an asset

Why Join Us?

Kanvas is growing at an accelerated rate and building a very impressive roster of clients. As a small team, we work tirelessly together to deliver extraordinary solutions to our clients and to make a mark in our industry as one of the youngest, top-growing companies in Canada. You’ll be joining a hyper-talented group with a galaxy of skillsets ranging from research to creative to digital and beyond. You’ll have an excellent opportunity to grow, learn and make an impact as we tackle some of our client’s biggest business challenges.

At Kanvas, we are proud to be a diverse organization and we are committed to building and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. Our belief is that a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion enables us to truly create equal opportunity and positive employment experiences for everyone. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and people with intersectional identities.

Perks and Benefits:

The wellness of our employees is at the core of our business, therefore we offer competitive benefits:

Competitive compensation package
Vacation according to experience
Paid Christmas shutdown
Extended long weekends on statutory holidays - Tank Days (extra days off annually)
Work-life balance measures
Birthday day off
Free Group Lunch Fridays
Choice of equipment

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