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Compass Group – Strategic Innovation Associate – Mississauga, ON

Company: Compass Group

Location: Mississauga, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 02 Mar 2025 03:16:59 GMT

Job description: You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!Why work with Compass Digital? We are a member of Compass Group North America the leading foodservice and support services company. We create remarkable customer experiences through the innovative design and development of technology products and services. Compass Digital began as an innovation startup and the team has since rapidly grown and now supports technology and innovation across all of North America. Compass digital is comprised of user experience designers, developers, data scientists, project managers, business analysts, marketers and technology implementation managers, all of whom look at the world from a human perspective to rethink what’s possible in the areas of technology innovation and consumer engagement within the foodservice and hospitality industries. Join us.Job SummaryThe Venture Strategist will be a key player in shaping the future of Compass Group and the food retail industry by researching and analyzing market and technology trends. This role involves identifying innovative startups addressing significant problems with robust founding teams. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can derive insights from business data, collaborate with various stakeholders, and adapt to multiple roles.Now, if you were to come on board as our Venture Strategist, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth research to understand the challenges and opportunities within the Compass business ecosystem.
Strategic Thesis Development:

Formulate investment theses and pinpoint opportunity areas for Compass Digital Ventures.
Concentrate on significant trends in the startup ecosystem relevant to the food retail industry.
Startup Sourcing: Identify and assess promising startup opportunities for feasibility and viability.
Brand Communication: Support external brand communication and thought leadership initiatives to influence the future of food retail.
Pilot Program Management:

Collaborate closely with startup founders and business stakeholders to scope, implement, and evaluate the success of pilot programs.
Work alongside project management teams.
Relationship Building: Establish and maintain relationships with business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
Lead pilot initiatives, present findings to stakeholders, and navigate corporate environments effectively.
Be prepared to wear multiple hats and venture into new areas with an entrepreneurial spirit

Think you have what it takes to be our Venture Strategist? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

Entrepreneurial: Willing to take risks and learn from failures.
Versatile: Ready to wear multiple hats and explore new territories.
Growth-oriented: Eager to build from the ground up with ample opportunities for growth.
You have strong oral and written communication skills and able to effectively communicate to a broad range of audiences
You have strong sense of ownership, responsibility and self-motivation
You thrive in a unique, collaborative, high energy environment
You know that trust is imperative and actively build it through accountability, integrity and respect for people’s ideas and time

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.For accommodation requests during the hiring process, please contact for further information.

Sr. Manager, Strategic Account Management – Visa – Toronto, ON

Company: Visa

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025 23:59:29 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.Job DescriptionVisa Direct is an exciting, new payment service that Visa provides to clients including issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants, remitters and service providers to facilitate domestic and cross-border fund transfers and disbursements to accounts in Canada and around the world. Visa Direct uses push payment technology and traditional ACH/RTP payment rails to send money to over 11 billion card, account and wallet endpoints around the world. Visa Direct consumer and business applications include person to person (P2P) transfer, cross border remittances, funds disbursement (B2B, B2C, G2B and G2C), and account funding spanning more than 65 use cases.We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Account Manager reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Account Management, Money Movement Solutions. In this role, the candidate will own and be responsible for growing the relationships with a portfolio of Visa’s top money movement customers in the Canadian market, including leading financial institutions, credit unions, fintechs and remitters. The candidate will be responsible for managing, deepening, and expanding client account relationships, and identifying, closing, and executing initiatives to grow and diversify client transaction volume and revenue. The successful candidate will be accountable for achieving assigned account growth targets in support of the achievement of the transaction and revenue targets for the overall Canada client portfolio. Responsibilities will include identifying and driving growth opportunities, preparing sales and quarterly business review presentations, conducting transaction and revenue analysis, preparing strategic account plans, managing activities at all stages of the sales cycle, supporting program and new product or route launches and managing client service requests and inquiries.Visa is looking for an individual with a “roll up your sleeves” mindset with a proven record of success in building, supporting and growing client account relationships in fast-paced environments with demanding timelines. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills and excels at building and nurturing trusted client relationships. The candidate is thoughtful, curious, and analytical with a desire to make an impact and contribute to the growth of the Canadian Visa Direct business.We work in an agile environment, so the successful candidate must be assertive and proactive to ensure we achieve our goals. Organizational savvy and interpersonal skills are critical, as we interface with all areas of Visa including specialized product groups, sales, legal, pricing, client consulting, marketing, finance and corporate communications to coordinate the end goal of achieving aspirational objectives. The candidate must be adaptable with the ability to pivot and adjust as new information and lessons learned come to light.Responsibilities:Actively manage a portfolio of strategic clients to achieve and exceed transaction and revenue targets:

Establish a trusted working relationship with assigned portfolio of clients to ensure we have the necessary understanding of the client’s strategy and work across internal Visa and Visa Direct stakeholders to support and accelerate growth.
Coordinate with internal teams, including product development, technical solutions, customer support, finance, and legal to deliver a seamless client experience.
Provide comprehensive, insightful review of the client’s program performance, identifying opportunities for business growth and optimization.
Complete regularly scheduled account reviews to evaluate performance and achievement of priority goals.
Track and report on key performance metrics, forecasts, and account activities to senior leadership on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Analyze dashboard and identify key trends, bringing in product and client services SMEs to assist as needed to address issues and identify opportunities to optimize program performance.
Identify and manage underperforming program revenue impact and resolution.
Manage client service inquiries, requests and issues, coordinating and ensuring timely and effective resolution by working with various internal stakeholders.

Deliver on client and portfolio growth targets to expand to additional routes/corridors, use cases, and endpoints to drive net new transaction volume, revenue and increased Visa share of client:

Manage a sales pipeline across the assigned client portfolio including up-sell and cross-sell of endpoint options, routes / corridors, use cases and VAS (Value-added Services) across the client’s primary and extended lines of business.
Collaborate with client Account Executive(s) to prepare account plans and execute on account priorities.
Manage and support clients through the sales cycle from opportunity identification, contracting, solutioning, and program launch, ramp, and optimization.

Lead new/renewal deal structure, incentives, negotiation and contracting
Work with Legal to ensure client contracts drive to successful outcomes for both Visa and our clients
Partner with Visa Direct commercialization team to identify the go-to-market payment need and ensure we have the right value proposition and product construct to meet the needs of the client and their end-customer.
Prepare comprehensive sales presentations and quarterly business reviews to support client meetings and business reviews.

Champion money movement with internal and external stakeholders:

Be a payments leader – recommend, develop, and implement new and creative approaches to growing the business.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies relevant to Visa Direct.
Identify and raise product feature enhancements.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:

8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
5+ years of sales or account management experience in the payments, money movement or financial services industry is preferred, along with experience working in or with banking institutions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Creative self-starter with a bias toward action and proven track record for managing and growing client relationships.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong focus on delivering for clients.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with executive presence and ability to interface with senior client executives.
Possess a high level of professionalism and leadership skills to build business relationships, trust and respect with client, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to explain complex business and technical concepts to a broad audience in an approachable way to influence and drive adoption.
Strong team player, self-motivated and the ability to work independently at coordinating across functional activities, obtain buy-in and elevate issues at critical junctures appropriately.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Visa or financial/payment industry knowledge preferred with push payments or real-time payments experience.
Technical aptitude with understanding of predominant payment schemes, i.e. ACH, RTP, SWIFT, Cards and Digital Wallets.
Experience with CRM software and other account management tools.

Additional InformationVisa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.Visa welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Visa is a global leader in payments and technology, connecting consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments worldwide. The company’s mission is to uplift everyone by being the best way to pay and be paid. They are currently seeking a Senior Account Manager for Visa Direct, a payment service that facilitates fund transfers worldwide. The role involves managing client relationships, driving growth initiatives, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate has experience in sales or account management in the financial services industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to analyze data and provide insights. Visa is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities.

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Sr. Manager, Strategic Account Management – Visa – Toronto, ON

Company: Visa

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 28 Feb 2025 04:59:05 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionVisa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose – to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.Job DescriptionVisa Direct is an exciting, new payment service that Visa provides to clients including issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants, remitters and service providers to facilitate domestic and cross-border fund transfers and disbursements to accounts in Canada and around the world. Visa Direct uses push payment technology and traditional ACH/RTP payment rails to send money to over 11 billion card, account and wallet endpoints around the world. Visa Direct consumer and business applications include person to person (P2P) transfer, cross border remittances, funds disbursement (B2B, B2C, G2B and G2C), and account funding spanning more than 65 use cases.We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Account Manager reporting to the Senior Director of Strategic Account Management, Money Movement Solutions. In this role, the candidate will own and be responsible for growing the relationships with a portfolio of Visa’s top money movement customers in the Canadian market, including leading financial institutions, credit unions, fintechs and remitters. The candidate will be responsible for managing, deepening, and expanding client account relationships, and identifying, closing, and executing initiatives to grow and diversify client transaction volume and revenue. The successful candidate will be accountable for achieving assigned account growth targets in support of the achievement of the transaction and revenue targets for the overall Canada client portfolio. Responsibilities will include identifying and driving growth opportunities, preparing sales and quarterly business review presentations, conducting transaction and revenue analysis, preparing strategic account plans, managing activities at all stages of the sales cycle, supporting program and new product or route launches and managing client service requests and inquiries.Visa is looking for an individual with a “roll up your sleeves” mindset with a proven record of success in building, supporting and growing client account relationships in fast-paced environments with demanding timelines. The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills and excels at building and nurturing trusted client relationships. The candidate is thoughtful, curious, and analytical with a desire to make an impact and contribute to the growth of the Canadian Visa Direct business.We work in an agile environment, so the successful candidate must be assertive and proactive to ensure we achieve our goals. Organizational savvy and interpersonal skills are critical, as we interface with all areas of Visa including specialized product groups, sales, legal, pricing, client consulting, marketing, finance and corporate communications to coordinate the end goal of achieving aspirational objectives. The candidate must be adaptable with the ability to pivot and adjust as new information and lessons learned come to light.Responsibilities:Actively manage a portfolio of strategic clients to achieve and exceed transaction and revenue targets:

Establish a trusted working relationship with assigned portfolio of clients to ensure we have the necessary understanding of the client’s strategy and work across internal Visa and Visa Direct stakeholders to support and accelerate growth.
Coordinate with internal teams, including product development, technical solutions, customer support, finance, and legal to deliver a seamless client experience.
Provide comprehensive, insightful review of the client’s program performance, identifying opportunities for business growth and optimization.
Complete regularly scheduled account reviews to evaluate performance and achievement of priority goals.
Track and report on key performance metrics, forecasts, and account activities to senior leadership on a monthly/quarterly basis.
Analyze dashboard and identify key trends, bringing in product and client services SMEs to assist as needed to address issues and identify opportunities to optimize program performance.
Identify and manage underperforming program revenue impact and resolution.
Manage client service inquiries, requests and issues, coordinating and ensuring timely and effective resolution by working with various internal stakeholders.

Deliver on client and portfolio growth targets to expand to additional routes/corridors, use cases, and endpoints to drive net new transaction volume, revenue and increased Visa share of client:

Manage a sales pipeline across the assigned client portfolio including up-sell and cross-sell of endpoint options, routes / corridors, use cases and VAS (Value-added Services) across the client’s primary and extended lines of business.
Collaborate with client Account Executive(s) to prepare account plans and execute on account priorities.
Manage and support clients through the sales cycle from opportunity identification, contracting, solutioning, and program launch, ramp, and optimization.

Lead new/renewal deal structure, incentives, negotiation and contracting
Work with Legal to ensure client contracts drive to successful outcomes for both Visa and our clients
Partner with Visa Direct commercialization team to identify the go-to-market payment need and ensure we have the right value proposition and product construct to meet the needs of the client and their end-customer.
Prepare comprehensive sales presentations and quarterly business reviews to support client meetings and business reviews.

Champion money movement with internal and external stakeholders:

Be a payments leader – recommend, develop, and implement new and creative approaches to growing the business.
Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies relevant to Visa Direct.
Identify and raise product feature enhancements.

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your Hiring Manager.QualificationsBasic Qualifications:

8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD

Preferred Qualifications:

9 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or 7 or more relevant years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 3 or more years of experience with a PhD
5+ years of sales or account management experience in the payments, money movement or financial services industry is preferred, along with experience working in or with banking institutions.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
Creative self-starter with a bias toward action and proven track record for managing and growing client relationships.
Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong focus on delivering for clients.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) with executive presence and ability to interface with senior client executives.
Possess a high level of professionalism and leadership skills to build business relationships, trust and respect with client, partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Ability to explain complex business and technical concepts to a broad audience in an approachable way to influence and drive adoption.
Strong team player, self-motivated and the ability to work independently at coordinating across functional activities, obtain buy-in and elevate issues at critical junctures appropriately.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
Visa or financial/payment industry knowledge preferred with push payments or real-time payments experience.
Technical aptitude with understanding of predominant payment schemes, i.e. ACH, RTP, SWIFT, Cards and Digital Wallets.
Experience with CRM software and other account management tools.

Additional InformationVisa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.Visa welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Visa is a global leader in payments and technology, facilitating billions of transactions annually in over 200 countries. They are focused on connecting the world through innovative and secure payment solutions. They are currently seeking a Senior Account Manager for their Visa Direct service in Canada, responsible for managing and growing relationships with key clients. The ideal candidate will have experience in sales or account management in the financial services industry and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. The role will involve working closely with internal teams and clients to drive growth, analyze performance metrics, and identify opportunities for business optimization. Visa is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all candidates, including those with disabilities.

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SENIOR COMM ADVISOR STRATEGIC COMM – City of Toronto – Toronto, ON

Company: City of Toronto

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 26 Feb 2025 06:53:21 GMT

Job description:

Job ID: 53802
Job Category: Communications & Marketing
Division & Section: Strategic Public & Employee Communications, Media Relations and Issues Management
Work Location: City Hall, 100 Queen Street West
Job Type & Duration: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $102,155- $135,815, Wage Grade 7. Target Hiring Zone: $102,155- $115,000
Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
Affiliation: Non-Union
Number of Positions Open: 2
Posting Period: 24-Feb-2025 to 10-Mar-2025

The Strategic Public and Employee Communications (SPEC) Division delivers effective marketing and communications to the public and City of Toronto staff. Through a centralized, centres of excellence (CoE) approach that nurtures growth and opportunities for its staff, SPEC will focus on proactive storytelling that puts the City and its divisions – as partners – at the centre. Integrated communications and marketing activities will align with the broader organizational strategy and drive measurable impact.SPEC, a high-performing and fast-paced division, is currently seeking two highly-skilled Senior Communications Advisors to join the Media Relations and Issues Management Centre of Excellence. Successful candidates are seasoned communicators with a track record that clearly demonstrate creative communications approaches, are comfortable mentoring teams and have experience with issues management strategies and emergency communications. They will not shy away from challenges, will build and maintain strong relationships, have high political acumen, seek out unique communications opportunities, anticipate and manage risk, advocate for continuous improvement, be passionate storytellers for Toronto and commit to going above and beyond in service delivery and innovation.As part of this competition, we are also creating a qualified candidates list for Senior Communications Advisors for our other Centres of Excellence, noted below.Hybrid Work ProgramThis position is eligible for enrolment in the Hybrid Work Program, which allows employees to work some days in the office and some days remotely, where operationally feasible. It is supported by the Remote Work Policy. In the hybrid work model, People Leaders will determine remote work arrangements with their team that best support operational requirements.SPEC Centres of ExcellenceIn your cover letter and/or resume, please specify the Centre(s) of Excellence you are most interested in.Strategy and RelationshipsBuild and nurture relationships with City divisions as the primary contact responsible for communications strategy and counsel. Senior Communication Advisors in this section develop annual workplans and serve as project managers for communications planning, execution and measurement with the other CoEs.Employee CommunicationsLead city-wide internal communications as well as the development of communications for the City Manager (the leader of the Toronto Public Service) and senior leadership team. The unit is also responsible for internal communications planning, execution, employer branding and internal channels including the intranet.Public Education, Marketing and CreativeCreate compelling narratives to inform and educate the public through traditional, social and digital advertising campaigns, as well as various public education materials to achieve strategic objectives while reaching diverse audiences.Digital EngagementProvide communications leadership and ownership of the City’s digital channels, including toronto.ca and corporate social media accounts. The unit directs the development of digital communications strategies, content and design standards, and digital brand and content planning and creation.Media Relations and Issue ManagementDevelop and deliver media relations and issues management strategies and activities. The unit anticipates, monitors and works to mitigate issues and proactively engage with the media to build strong relationships and achieve balanced and informed coverage. The unit also protects and enhances the City’s reputation.Major responsibilities for all Senior Communications Advisor positions across SPEC Centre of Excellence teams include:

Builds collaborative relationships with senior management, partner divisions, other interested parties, and staff across SPEC division to ensure effective implementation of communication tactics and to have oversight over emerging issues.
Provides timely and knowledgeable strategic communications leadership and counsel as well as direction to City divisions on both a proactive and reactive basis.
Provides strategic communication leadership after hours while on standby, after business hours and on weekends as directed.
Responds in a timely manner to media and other requests for information on City programs and services and provides communications leadership when incidents or emergencies take place after hours.
Monitors Council and Committee agendas and directives, interested parties, other municipalities, federal and provincial government announcements and legislation and media coverage to determine impact on the City and provides counsel to divisional management.
Creates benchmarks and adopts a strategic approach that considers industry best practices to ensure communications are rooted in measurement and strategy.
Manages and oversees the delivery of strategic communications/issues management services for highly sensitive, high-profile and contentious matters that have city-wide implications.
Mentors and supervises staff within the division to promote best practices, provide advice and to establish a professional and well-respected communications service.

Key Qualifications of all Senior Communications Advisor positions across SPEC Centre of Excellence Teams: * Post-secondary education in a discipline related to the job function, such as journalism, communications, marketing or combined equivalent of education and experience.

Extensive experience in a corporate communications, public affairs or marketing environment in a major public or private sector organization.
Extensive experience in proactive and responsive strategic communications, media relations, issues management and crisis communications, and experience providing advice to senior staff and officials in these areas.
Extensive experience in developing effective strategies to make data and evidence informed decisions for ongoing media, social media and issues monitoring, research, and analysis, pivoting as necessary and capturing lessons learned.
Proven ability to provide leadership to communications, staff and other interested parties.
Proven ability to influence and build collaborative relationships across a broad spectrum of stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to work in a high-volume, high-stress and politically sensitive environment, while delivering a high-volume of projects under tight deadlines.
Superior oral and written communication skills along with proven and excellent writing and editing skills for media and other audiences.
Knowledge of outreach techniques for diverse audiences including multilingual and specialized media and community organizations, applying an inclusive and culturally sensitive lens to communications.
A team player, with a passion for serving the people of Toronto and telling the City’s stories.
A proven storyteller who has passion and experience for bringing together compelling narratives that resonate with people.
Training in Incident Management System (IMS) and knowledge of emergency management best practices is considered an asset.
Experience as a media spokesperson an asset.

Equity, Diversity and InclusionThe City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to .AccommodationThe City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. . Learn more about the City’s .

The City of Toronto is seeking two Senior Communications Advisors to join the Strategic Public and Employee Communications Division. The successful candidates will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies, providing counsel to City divisions, and leading various communication initiatives. The positions offer a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work both in the office and remotely. Candidates must have extensive experience in corporate communications, media relations, and crisis communications, as well as strong leadership and relationship-building skills. The City is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Red Lobster – Orlando, FL

Company: Red Lobster

Location: Orlando, FL

Expected salary:

Job date: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 03:31:16 GMT

Job description: , operations, and other key stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, quality improvements, and overall operational efficiency. This role involves analyzing market trends, negotiating contracts with suppliers, managing supplier relationships, and identifying opportunities for innovation and process improvement. The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing plays a critical role in driving value for the organization and ensuring that products are sourced in a timely and cost-effective manner. Additionally, this role may involve managing a team of sourcing professionals and providing leadership and guidance on sourcing best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in strategic sourcing, a deep understanding of procurement processes, and excellent communication and negotiation skills.

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NearSource Technologies – Strategic Engagement and Training Specialist – Toronto, ON

Company: NearSource Technologies

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:51:10 GMT

Job description: We have an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Engagement and Training Specialist (Remote) in Canada. This role offers a chance to contribute to impactful training initiatives and engagement strategies within a dynamic environment. Please find the detailed job description below.Responsibilities:

Develop and implement security and privacy awareness initiatives, including communications, videos, presentations, and training materials.
Manage the production and distribution of newsletters.
Review and refine ad-hoc awareness requests, ensuring necessary approvals and seamless coordination with cross-functional teams.
Collaborate with various teams to share updates, announcements, and ongoing campaign progress.
Work closely with leadership to enhance communication strategies for key organizational initiatives.
Design supplementary training and awareness materials such as infographics, job aids, and FAQs.
Maintain and update SOPs, reports, and documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Monitor, analyze, and report on the impact and effectiveness of training and awareness programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Strong organizational and administrative skills with a sharp attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including SharePoint.
Ability to craft and deliver professional internal communications.
Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a global team.
Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in strategic engagement, training, awareness, or corporate communications.
Experience using project management tools such as Jira.
Understanding of project lifecycles and project management methodologies.
Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in security and data privacy.

APPLY NOW!NearSource Technologies values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as protected veterans.

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Strategic Accounts Manager – Fiberon – Orlando, FL

Company: Fiberon

Location: Orlando, FL

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 23:57:56 GMT

Job description: This job involves creating and implementing sales and marketing promotions for the company’s target customers. The role requires calling on and developing key relationships with corporate clients to drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, as well as 5+ years of proven sales, marketing, or sales management experience. The customer’s business is focused on delivering innovative products or services to the market and generating revenue through strategic sales and marketing initiatives.

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Strategic Sourcing Manager – IT – Horizon Recruitment – Vancouver, BC

Company: Horizon Recruitment

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job description: Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support our clients growing IT…, and project management skills. Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP…
Horizon Recruitment Inc. is looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to support their client’s IT expansion. The ideal candidate should have strong procurement, negotiation, and project management skills, as well as certification as a Certified Procurement Professional (CPP) or Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP).
Job Description

Position: Customer Service Representative

Location: Toronto, ON

Salary: $18.50 – $20.00 per hour

We are seeking a Customer Service Representative to join our team in Toronto. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be customer-focused, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
– Answer incoming calls from customers and provide assistance with inquiries or concerns
– Respond to emails and online chat messages from customers
– Process orders and returns
– Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and transactions
– Provide product information and recommendations to customers
– Assist with resolving customer complaints or issues
– Collaborate with other team members to ensure customer satisfaction

Qualifications:
– High school diploma or equivalent
– Previous customer service experience preferred
– Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
– Strong problem-solving skills
– Ability to work in a team environment
– Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
– Bilingual in English and French is an asset

If you are passionate about customer service and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity, please apply with your resume and cover letter.

Expected salary: $70 – 80 per hour

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:36:46 GMT

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Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Seafood – Red Lobster – Orlando, FL

Company: Red Lobster

Location: Orlando, FL

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 16 Feb 2025 01:30:11 GMT

Job description: The Manager, Strategic Sourcing plays a key role in driving procurement strategies and initiatives that support the overall business objectives of the organization. Working closely with various departments such as marketing/culinary, finance, corporate communications, and quality, the Manager is responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize costs, improve quality, and enhance supply chain efficiency.

In this role, the Manager leads cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and select suppliers who can meet the organization’s needs in terms of product quality, price competitiveness, and operational excellence. They also negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and monitor supplier performance to ensure alignment with the organization’s objectives and standards.

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing is a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills, negotiation expertise, and a solid understanding of market dynamics and industry trends. They possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. Additionally, they have a keen eye for identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing innovative sourcing solutions to drive business success.

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AECOM – SVP, Strategic Business Development Alternative Delivery Director – Markham, ON

Company: AECOM

Location: Markham, ON

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Job date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 08:19:27 GMT

Job description: Company DescriptionWork with Us. Change the World.At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.Job DescriptionAECOM, we are united by a common purpose of delivering a better world.Our Transportation Business Line (TBL) business provides the structure, tools, techniques and process to deliver on this vision. By connecting our expertise across services, markets, and geographies, we manage outcome-driven projects that deliver social, economic and environmental value. These include programs of critical national importance in transportation including transit, aviation, surface transportation and goods movement shaping many of the world’s major cities.In line with our growth strategy, we are currently seeking an Alternative Delivery Strategic Business Development Director, Vice President, to support capturing major new business in our TBL.Due to the nature of this role preference will be given to Ontario, Canada based professionals. AECOM has a hybrid work environment, and individuals in leadership roles are expected to have a regular presence in office settings. Regular travel is part of the role, focused on Central and Eastern Canada.The successful candidate will direct and support strategic capture management efforts within the Alternative Delivery market for the TBL in partnership with our Global and Regional Business Lines. This candidate will develop and maintain business relationships while identifying client needs to advance AECOM’s growth and profitability in the market. Key requirements of this role include the following:

Understand the several types of Alternative Delivery procurement models developing within the Canadian transportation market
Develop communication strategies between both agencies, contractor clients, and internal resources around the models.
Understand firm-wide capabilities and bring regional and global expertise to pursuits.
Win major strategic pursuits contributing strategy, business development best practices and sales leadership to drive an integrated growth strategy.
Partner with Client Account Managers (CAMs), Marketing and Capture Managers to close new business, drive our sales process, prepare, and facilitate presentations, including contributing input to commercial proposals.
Aid in developing and implementing the TBL Growth Plan. Work with Global and Business Line Leaders, Regional Business Line Leaders, and Client Account Managers (CAMs) to define growth targets and prioritize pursuits.
Coordinate with the overall TBL Strategy and Growth Leadership
Support building and keeping a deep and diversified qualified opportunity pipeline.
Direct discovery, pre-positioning, differentiation, and delivery strategies for major transformative programs with current/prospective clients and internal partners.
Bring discipline and rigor to the Go/No Go process and capture management planning phase.
Lead commercial negotiations for Alternative Delivery pursuits, ensuring competitive yet financially responsible proposals that meet client needs and align with AECOM’s profitability goals.
Drive contract negotiations, collaborating with internal legal and financial teams to balance risk management, compliance, and the achievement of strategic goals.
Develop risk management strategies for major Alternative Delivery projects, ensuring that risk allocation, mitigation plans, and contractual terms are effectively addressed in pursuit strategies.
Monitor and adapt to industry trends, including changes in procurement methodologies, competitive landscapes, and regulatory requirements affecting Alternative Delivery projects.

Key attributes include:

External Presence – Has strong market, marketing, and technical knowledge, which is relevant to the opportunity pursued.
Internal Presence – Ability to communicate pursuit priorities clearly across market sectors to executive, regional, and business line leadership, fostering a collaborative environment to ensure alignment, resource availability, and unified support for win strategies.
Partnering with Technical and Marketing Staff – Guides technical writers to develop dynamic and compelling content, that is both compliant and compelling/persuasive. Ensures partnership between technical and marketing staff for proposal best practices.
Client Relationships – Partners with the Client Account Manager and other business line representatives (including geo-political positioning).
Growth – Drives growth through the ability to position for and capture key opportunities including both new business opportunities and the renewal/extension of existing opportunities within the account.
Impact on AECOM Reputation – Champion for ethical and safe working practices while focusing on ED&I endeavors, striving to align AECOM’s initiatives with those of the client.
Innovation – Understanding client’s innovation agenda, acts as a conduit to position AECOM’s innovative solutions within the specific opportunity while encouraging adoption of key AECOM initiatives such as ESG and digitalization.
Delivery focus – Demonstrated ability to set a schedule and milestones for the opportunity short-, medium- and long-term goals, including reviews, deliverables, and ultimate delivery of the bid/proposal while managing the opportunity budget.
Commercial – Demonstrated good understanding of commercial contract elements (financial/pricing, legal/risk and governance).
Development of people/ mentoring – Coaches and supports other team members in building strong relationships within the capture team and trains others in AECOM to enhance their capture management skills.
Displays aspirational leadership behaviours – People/Team Developer – Encourages diverse, accountable, and inclusive teams while leveraging AECOM’s global footprint to enable individual growth and collective success through trust, autonomy, accountability, and alignment.

QualificationsMinimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus 12+ years of extensive relevant experience, including at a Director / Vice President Level, or proven equivalency of experience and/or education, and at least 4 years of leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience must show sales production metrics, proven skills in business development strategy, team leadership, client discovery and development of compelling value propositions that meet client’s needs.
The candidate should show a proven record of accomplishment of sales production, specifically the winning of major enterprise level pursuits.
They should also be high energy, outgoing and self-motivated with a record of winning major pursuits, capturing new business, and driving integrated multidiscipline teams through a consultative sales process with Major and/or Global clients.

Additional InformationAbout AECOMAECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.Freedom to Grow in a World of OpportunityYou will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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