Community Outreach Canada - Feed https://communityoutreach.ca Diversity Without Borders Wed, 26 Mar 2025 06:30:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 <![CDATA[Executive Director]]> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:01:50 +0000 Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:01:52 +0000 Mon, 31 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Hull Services (Hull) has been a pillar in providing mental health and behavioral support to children, youth, and families in Calgary, Alberta, and beyond, since its founding in 1962. Specializing in trauma-informed care, Hull works with individuals who have faced significant adversities, including developmental trauma, abuse, neglect, abandonment, and poverty. With a dedicated team of over 600 staff and an annual operating budget of approximately $47 million, Hull is a national leader in child and youth mental health services. With services driven by the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, Hull offers 28 programs that support over 8,000 individuals annually, helping them build resilience, heal from trauma, and unlock their full potential. Serving Indigenous and culturally diverse communities, Hull is committed to creating safe, healing environments where young people and families thrive within supportive communities. Hull is a CARF certified organization.

Hull Services is seeking a dynamic and visionary Executive Director (ED) to lead the organization with an enduring commitment to its mission and core values, and to drive awareness to amplify Hull’s presence and contributions. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the ED will work closely with a highly skilled senior leadership team, playing a critical role in guiding Hull’s strategic direction, operational oversight, and profile in the community. The ED will pursue continued growth and impact, ensuring Hull remains at the forefront of delivering trauma-informed care, innovative programming, unique clinical services, and the highest standards of service delivery for children, youth, and families. As the primary spokesperson for Hull Services, the ED will strengthen Hull’s position as a national leader in the field of mental health and behavioral health services, build transformative partnerships, elevate the organization’s profile, and foster a passion for philanthropy.

The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of Hull Services’ operations, including internal governance, clinical services, service quality, staff supervision, program development, fundraising, stakeholder relationships, and financial sustainability.  They will ensure Hull’s staff are supported, engaged, and equipped to deliver high-quality care and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability. The ED will be community orientated and have a passion for working with a wide variety of stakeholders, including young people and families, Indigenous peoples, clinical professionals, government officials, community partners, and donors. Candidates will possess the experience, passion, and leadership acumen to build lasting partnerships, enhance organizational capacity, and ensure Hull continues to provide critical support to vulnerable populations for generations to come.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 10 years of executive leadership experience, have demonstrated operational and fiscal leadership within a nonprofit organization specializing in a similar field, as well as experience in working with (or within) a government, health sciences, or social services environment. They are recognized for their collaborative, transparent, and inspiring leadership style, strong business and financial acumen, and knowledge of board governance. Critical to the success of this role are excellent interpersonal and government relation skills, and the ability to engage with a diverse range of audiences. Some candidates may benefit by bringing experience from clinical practice and trauma informed care, as well as revenue generation expertise, including fundraising and capital campaign experience. The successful candidate will be a compassionate, forward-thinking leader who is driven by Hull Services’ expertise and history to build resilience and create lasting change for vulnerable youth and families.

Janet Soles and Associates has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of Hull Services. For more information about this opportunity or to apply, please send your curriculum vitae and letter of interest with the Subject Line – “Executive Director – Hull Services” in confidence to apply@jssearch.ca .

]]>
<![CDATA[Development Officer, UBC’s Okanagan Campus]]> Sat, 15 Feb 2025 00:52:26 +0000 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:52:27 +0000 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Development Officer, UBC’s Okanagan Campus

The University of British Columbia

 

 

UBC Okanagan Development and Alumni Engagement is hiring! Join an ambitious fundraising team and help support the growing Okanagan campus.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

UBC is a global center for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 universities in the world. UBC’s Okanagan campus (UBCO) is a comprehensive, research intensive learning community embracing bold new ways of thinking that attract exceptional students and faculty. More than 12,000 students from throughout the Okanagan region, across Canada and 109 other countries are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs in nine faculties and schools.

The Development & Alumni Engagement (DAE) portfolio at UBC joins development (fundraising) and alumniUBC functions under one umbrella. DAE is a one of the leading advancement teams in Canada.  With over 300 employees across both campuses, DAE currently raises over $240 million and engages over 100,000 alumni annually.

Reporting to the Director of Development at UBC Okanagan, the Development Officer will be responsible for major gift fundraising in support of campus priorities. The Development Officer will develop and implement strategies for closing major gifts and is responsible for managing a pipeline, generating solicitation materials including proposals and correspondence and managing complex donor relationships for the university.  On an annual basis, UBC’s Okanagan campus raises $10 million and engages over 5,000 alumni, building a solid donor pipeline to capitalize on the unique opportunities and strategic priorities.

This is an exciting time to join UBCO with the launch of its most ambitions fundraising campaign, FORWARD.  UBC will look to raise $3 billion and double the number of alumni engaged with their alma mater. Start this journey with us where we will focus our fundraising on advancing healthy lives, creating solutions for our planet, and shaping thriving societies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in complex relationship management and revenue generation, as well as a thorough understanding of higher education fundraising. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to plan and execute a variety of complex projects with a collaborative approach and outstanding written and oral communication skills.

 

Compensation Range

Min. $87,405 – Mid. $104,822 – Max. $125,689 CAD Annually

The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job.

 

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

 

]]>
<![CDATA[FINANCIAL OFFICER]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 17:04:49 +0000 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 04:04:51 +0000 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Read this first!
Established in 1973, Interval House is Canada’s first shelter for women and children experiencing abuse. We are trailblazers in the campaign for women’s empowerment and independence and we provide innovative, specialized, and transformative services that help to break the cycle of intimate partner violence.

Checkout our website for more details, www.intervalhouse.ca

Interval House embraces challenges and changes. The organization values and encourages new opportunities, being a sector leader and colouring outside the lines. We think it’s important to ask ourselves the hard questions: Are we doing what we set out to do? As the world changes around us, we need to pivot and change. Are there gaps in what we do? How should we fill them?

What’s the job?
Interval House Finance Department is seeking a Financial Officer.

This role involves utilising your analytical, decision making and problem resolution skills in supporting the efficiency of the Finance Department. This position interacts with other departmental managers for Finance Department related responsibilities and represent the Finance Department on the organisation’s teams and projects.

The Financial Officer’s job entails:
•Update and reconcile bank accounts, investment accounts
•Assist in the preparation of all internal and external reports
•Process vendors’ payments and employee reimbursements
•Ensure availability of funds to cover operating and capital expenses
•Accurately update general ledger
•Assist with preparation of operating and capital budgets and variance reports
•Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
•Assist with preparation of external audit documentation and act as liaison with the Auditors

Must Have:

•Minimum 2 years’ experience in accounting
•Advanced diploma in Accounting or Finance
•Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls
•Working knowledge of QuickBooks Desktop and Microsoft Office
•Advanced Excel
•Accountability, dependability, and flexibility
•Consistent ability to demonstrate positive and professional behavior
•Ability to observe strict confidentiality
•High level of demonstrated administrative skills
•Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
•Analyzing data and preparing written reports, as well as verbal reporting.
•Attention to detail.
•Ability to positively adapt to and manage change
•Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and to work with minimal supervision
•Good judgment and decision-making
•Risk identification and mitigation.
•Positive interpersonal relations.
•Ability to positively receive constructive feedback, coaching, mentoring
•Demonstrated proactive mindset and tendency for self-driven on the job learning
•Ability to work with Senior Management
•Proactively identify and seek self-development resources

Nice to Have:
•Experience in non-profit accounting
•Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
•Working knowledge of payroll reconciliations

Job Details:
The Financial Officer position will report to the Finance Manager.
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Arrangement: Hybrid work schedule as per Interval House’s Procedures
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Start Date: March 2025

You will benefit from:
•Competitive compensation
•Paid vacation and sick benefits
•Optional RRSP benefits
•Employer fully paid Group Insurance benefits
•Employee Assistance Program
•Work/Life balance
•Career growth and professional development opportunities

Good to Know:
•We thank all applicants and will only contact applicants with the required qualifications and competencies.
•Must have evidence of eligibility to work in Canada and legally fulfilling the requirements of the role.
•All successful applicants must agree to undergo a police vulnerable sector check.
•Interval demonstrates its commitment to employees’ health and wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion, does not condone any form of discrimination and workplace violence whether virtual or onsite.
•Interval House does not use internal AI in its recruitment process.

]]>
<![CDATA[Vice President, People, Culture and Operations]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:49:13 +0000 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 02:49:13 +0000 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Bellwoods Centres for Community Living Inc.

Vice President, People, Culture and Operations

Established in 1957, Bellwoods Centres for Community Living Inc. (Bellwoods) is a charitable, not-for-profit organization providing community-based support services for people with physical disabilities to help them remain living independently in the community. Its personal support workers and Independent Living (IL) facilitators provide services to people 16 years of age or older. Services are provided to clients who reside at one of the organization’s many housing sites or through Attendant Outreach (AO) Services provided in the community to support persons with physical disabilities in their own homes, at school, or at their place of employment. Bellwoods also offers a short-term transition program – Reintegration Care Unit – that helps individuals reintegrate back into the community following an illness or debilitating injury.

Driven by its vision of a future without barriers, Bellwoods is committed to excellence and innovation in service delivery and is seeking a transformative leader to join its executive team. This leader—the new Vice President (VP), People, Culture and Operations—will play a pivotal role in shaping Bellwoods’ future by fostering a thriving and inclusive workplace culture and driving strategic initiatives that enhance both the employee and client experience. In addition to championing progressive HR and organizational strategies, the VP will oversee facilities operations, capital planning, and infrastructure improvements to ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable environments for both staff and the communities Bellwoods serves.

As a member of the organization’s senior leadership team, the VP, People, Culture and Operations will be responsible for shaping and delivering Bellwoods’ vision across human resources and operations management. This role provides both visionary and operational leadership, ensuring that people, culture, and infrastructure strategies align with Bellwoods’ objectives and goals for the future, all while fostering a work environment committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). Partnering with the Manager of Human Resources and the Manager of Facilities & Special Projects—two direct reports of the VP—the incumbent will enhance talent strategies and employee engagement, and will be a strong support to the area of facilities planning, ensuring that Bellwoods’ properties are maintained to high standards of safety, efficiency, and sustainability while ensuring compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements for facilities-related projects. Reporting directly to the CEO, the VP will play a critical role in building and maintaining partnerships with funders, housing providers, and other organizations that work alongside the Bellwoods’ community.

Qualifications

Among the qualifications being sought in candidates, the incoming leader must have a deep and abiding commitment to advancing reconciliation, equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility in all its forms and must believe, intrinsically, in the importance of leading with curiosity and welcoming ideas that can later be synthesized and turned into possibility. While all candidates are encouraged to apply and, in so doing, share how they see themselves adding value to the Bellwoods environment, the following credentials and/or experiences are seen as possible markers of the candidates most likely to realize success in the role:

A) a post-secondary degree, preferably at the master’s level (in business administration, human resources, or a relevant field), including appropriate accreditation such as the Certified Human Resources Leader/Executive (CHRL or CHRE) designation;

B) several years of related senior leadership experience, preferably in a unionized environment, and in an environment where leaders are involved in both strategy/visionary work as well as delivery and fulfilment;

C) knowledge of human resources leading practices as well as Ontario health sector trends;

D) ability and/or direct experience in the areas of property management, facilities oversight, and capital planning, with the skills required to help optimize operational efficiencies while ensuring a safe, sustainable, and resident-centered environment

E) demonstrated leadership and strong communication skills, with experience in budget preparation, strategic planning, and compliance with regulatory requirements; and,

F) strong experience in policy development, organizational planning and culture advancement, and stakeholder engagement, including building and maintaining partnerships with funders, service providers, and regulatory bodies.

Compensation

This position offers a salary range of $115,000 to $137,000, based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Bellwoods encourages expressions of interest from all applicants including Indigenous and racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, the 2SLGTBQIA+ community, and those of diverse intersectional identities.

Bellwoods is partnering with BIPOC Executive Search to help further increase the diversity/plurality of the candidate pool. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking HERE.

In accordance with the AODA Act, for applicants living with a disability accommodation will be provided throughout the search process. Should accommodation be required, please make Jason Murray aware by emailing jmurray@bipocsearch.com.

We thank everyone for their expression of interest—and are truly appreciative of the time individuals put into applying—but with the limitations of time only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

]]>
<![CDATA[Manager, Maintenance Services / Gestionnaire, Services d’entretien]]> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 14:25:40 +0000 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:25:40 +0000 Sat, 22 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

How to apply:

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this position, please click on the following link to submit your application before February 23, 2025 by 11:59pm EST.

https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=CATSA&cws=46&rid=2277

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) has one (1) exciting indeterminate opportunity within the Technology branch at the CATSA HQ.

This position represents an opportunity for career-driven individuals seeking a position within an organization that inspires growth and promotes excellence to make a difference and contribute to CATSA’s unique culture as it strives to excel in air transport security.

Why is CATSA a great fit for you?

CATSA is world leader in aviation security and screening with a mandate to protect the public. A Crown corporation, it features a mix of public service and private sector diverse backgrounds in which is reflective of the varied background of its employees.  CATSA encourages innovation and creativity and offers a healthy and diverse workplace where employees work in an environment where they can be their true selves and feel energized and proud.

If you are a motivated professional seeking a position within a multifunctional and collaborative environment and you are looking for the next great adventure, CATSA is the place for you!

Summary of responsibilities:

The Manager, Maintenance Services  is responsible for ensuring the reliable operation and regulatory compliance, of all CATSA screening equipment located at airports across Canada. The Manager, Maintenance Services performs all other duties and responsibilities related to the position as required.

What you need to succeed

To qualify for the position, you must have:

  •    Successful completion of a college diploma or university degree with specialization in engineer, electronics, business, or another specialty relevant to the duties of the position.
  •    A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in product life cycle management and/or maintenance and technical support services for complex systems.
  •    Two to three years (2-3) years of management experience, leading a team.
  •    Experience in planning, budget forecasting, tracking and reporting.
  •    Experience in contract management and negotiation.
  •   Experience in overseeing the development of technical support procedures, related troubleshooting procedures, audit and monitoring/ reporting services for equipment.
  •    Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
  •    Knowledge of product life cycle management practices and principles.

This position is best suited to individuals with the following skills and abilities:

  •       Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
  •       Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment.
  •       Strong leadership and motivational skills.
  •       Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  •       Ability to work effectively under pressure and stress and adapt to changing priorities.
  •       Flexibility, creative problem-solving, innovation.
  •       Ability to influence decision-makers and to negotiate agreements.
  •       Strong listening skills.
  •       Analytical Thinker and sound judgments.
  •       Ability to work in a team environment.
  •       Strong organizational and time management skills.

Valuable skills include:

  •           Experience working in an airport/transportation environment.
  •           Familiarity with security screening technologies.
  •           A PMP certification.

Specific work requirements

  •         Ability to work overtime as required;
  •         Ability to travel as required
  •         Language Profile: CBCC;
  •         Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance; and
  •         Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

How to apply:

If you feel you are the ideal candidate for this position, please click on the following link to submit your application before February 23, 2025 by 11:59pm EST.

Additional information:

  • Please note that candidates that meet all the position requirements, including the language profile, will be given first consideration however, we invite all interested candidates to submit their applications;
  • While we appreciate all the candidates’ interest, only those being considered in the process will be contacted;
  • CATSA will use this opportunity to establish a candidate pool that may be used to staff permanent or fixed-term positions with similar responsibilities and qualifications;

CATSA is dedicated to an inclusive selection process and work environment. If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources representative when you are invited to meet with us regarding this employment opportunity.

Inclusion & Diversity

As an employer committed to a diverse workforce, we encourage candidates in designated groups – women, visible minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities – to apply and self-identify by answering the questions on the online application form.

________________________________________________________________________

L’Administration canadienne de la sûreté du transport aérien (ACSTA) a un (1) excitante occasion d’emploi pour une durée indéterminée au sein de la Direction de la Technologie au siège de l’ACSTA.

Ce poste constitue une occasion d’emploi pour les personnes motivées par leur carrière qui sont à la recherche d’un poste au sein d’une organisation qui favorise l’avancement et promeut l’excellence tout en donnant l’occasion de changer les choses et de contribuer à la culture unique de l’ACSTA dans sa quête d’excellence dans le domaine de la sûreté du transport aérien.

Pourquoi un emploi à l’ACSTA vous conviendrait-il?

L’ACSTA est un chef de file mondial en ce qui a trait au contrôle de la sûreté aérienne et a pour mandat de protéger le public. Cette société d’État est composée d’éléments de divers horizons, de la fonction publique et du secteur privé, ce qui témoigne de la diversité des origines de ses employés. L’ACSTA encourage l’innovation et la créativité, et elle offre un milieu de travail sain et diversifié où les employés travaillent dans un environnement dans lequel ils peuvent être vraiment eux-mêmes et se sentir dynamisés et fiers.

Si vous êtes un professionnel motivé à la recherche d’un poste au sein d’un milieu multifonctionnel et collaboratif et que vous êtes en quête de votre prochaine grande aventure, l’ACSTA est le milieu de travail idéal pour vous!

Résumé des responsabilités 

Le  gestionnaire, Services d’entretien, est chargé d’assurer le fonctionnement fiable et la conformité réglementaire de tous les équipements de contrôle de l’ACSTA situés dans les aéroports du Canada. Le gestionnaire, Services opérationnels s’acquitte de toutes les autres tâches et responsabilités liées au poste, au besoin.

 

Ce qu’il faut pour réussir

Pour pouvoir prétendre à ce poste, vous devez avoir :

  •         Diplôme d’études collégiales ou universitaires avec une spécialisation en génie, en électronique, en affaires, ou dans un autre domaine lié aux fonctions du poste.
  •         Un minimum de huit ans d’expérience dans la gestion du cycle de vie des produits et/ou dans les services d’entretien et de soutien technique pour des systèmes complexes.
  •        Deux à trois ans d’expérience en tant que gestionnaire, à la tête d’une équipe.
  •         Expérience de la planification, des prévisions budgétaires, du suivi et de l’établissement de rapports.
  •         Expérience de la gestion et de la négociation de contrats.
  •         Expérience de la supervision de l’élaboration de procédures de soutien technique, de procédures de dépannage connexes, de services d’audit et de suivi/rapport pour l’équipement.
  •         Connaissance des outils et des méthodes de gestion de projets.
  •         Connaissance des pratiques et principes de gestion du cycle de vie des produits.

Ce poste convient aux personnes qui possèdent les compétences et aptitudes que voici :

  •           Capacité à exécuter diverses tâches simultanément et à établir des priorités;
  •           Capacité à travailler dans un milieu assujetti aux contraintes de temps;
  •           Compétences solides en matière de leadership et de motivation;
  •           Capacité à communiquer efficacement de vive voix et par écrit;
  •           Capacité à travailler efficacement sous pression et en situations stressantes, et capacité à s’adapter aux priorités changeantes;
  •           Souplesse, résolution créative de problèmes et innovation;
  •           Capacité à exercer une influence sur les décideurs et à négocier des ententes;
  •           Grande capacité d’écoute;
  •           Raisonnement analytique et discernement;
  •           Capacité à travailler en équipe;
  •           Solides compétences en matière d’organisation et de gestion du temps.

Les compétences précieuses comprennent :

 

  •        Expérience professionnelle dans un aéroport ou dans le domaine des transports.
  •        Connaissance des technologies de contrôle de sûreté;
  •        Certification de professionnel en gestion de projets (Project Management Professional – PMP).

Exigences précises liées au poste:

 

  •         Disposition à faire des heures supplémentaires, au besoin;
  •         Disposition à voyager, au besoin;
  •         Profil linguistique : CBCC;
  •         Être admissible à l’obtention d’une habilitation de sécurité secrète et être en mesure de la conserver;
  •         Avoir la citoyenneté canadienne ou la résidence permanente.

Comment présenter sa candidature

Si vous croyez être le candidat idéal pour ce poste, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant pour présenter votre candidature avant 23 h 59 HNE le 23 février 2025.

Renseignements supplémentaires

  •  Veuillez noter que nous invitons tous les candidats intéressés à présenter leur candidature, mais nous accorderons la priorité aux candidats qui répondent à toutes les exigences du poste, y compris le profil linguistique.
  •   Nous apprécions l’intérêt de tous les candidats, mais nous communiquerons uniquement avec les candidats retenus.
  •   L’ACSTA profitera de l’occasion pour établir un bassin de candidats qui pourrait être utilisé pour pourvoir d’autres postes permanents ou de durée déterminée qui comportent des responsabilités et des compétences semblables.

L’ACSTA s’efforce d’offrir un processus de sélection et un environnement de travail inclusifs. Si vous avez besoin de mesures d’adaptation, veuillez en aviser le représentant des Ressources humaines lorsque vous recevrez l’invitation à une rencontre au sujet de la présente possibilité d’emploi.

Inclusion et diversité

En tant qu’employeur qui s’engage en faveur d’une main-d’œuvre diversifiée, l’ACSTA encourage les personnes membres des groupes désignés, soit les femmes, les membres de minorités visibles, les Autochtones et les personnes handicapées, à présenter leur candidature et à déclarer faire partie de ces groupes en répondant aux questions du formulaire de demande d’emploi en ligne.

]]>
<![CDATA[Product Marketing Specilaist]]> Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:48:26 +0000 Sun, 30 Mar 2025 08:48:28 +0000 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

SUMMARY:

The Product Marketing Specialist will own the upstream portion of a product’s journey to market by leading the positioning of the product and the development of a go-to-market strategy to ensure the product is set up for success. Product Marketing leads the ongoing management of the products in the category by recommending and establishing effective and competitive pricing, monitoring product performance, and managing the overall product lifecycle in our market.

The key responsibilities of the Product Marketing Specialist include but are not limited to:

  • Develop product positioning and messaging that maps to the overall Yamaha Canada product category marketing strategy.
  • Market intelligence – be the expert on your buyers, how they buy and their buying criteria; be the expert on your competition and how to differentiate from them. Ensure sales growth through effective channel strategy and product positioning, pricing, and distribution.
  • Demand generation – develop Yamaha product Go-To Market strategies for assigned product category to create customer demand and preference for Yamaha products.
  • Planning – plan monthly production forecasts to support sales objectives and appropriate inventory levels in the sales channel to ensure product is ready for market. Review and assess YC’s product category supply chain.
  • Performing and demonstrating – The ability to perform on keyboards for the purposes of demonstrating capabilities and training basic to advanced features and demonstrating ongoing self learning and development to be able to match features to musical outcomes for various customer types.
  • Ensure that Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service teams (and other relevant internal stakeholders) understand the category’s product functions and features in support of overall product education objectives and successful product life cycle management.
  • Artist Relations – Establish and maintain formal and informal relationships with influential artists to conduct market research, product R&D, create demand, and create visibility for Yamaha products. Review the artist roster to ensure appropriate coverage of genres and geography are covered.
  • Customer/technical Support – Respond to consumer pre-purchase and post-purchase support inquiries using CRM system with the support of other technical support agents.
  • Manager and maintain product presence on B2B and B2C web sites to optimize consumer and dealer demand.

 

To be successful in this role you will possess the following:

  • Demonstrates success influencing and leveraging research & development / product development within a consumer products organization to expand breadth and/or depth of a product line.
  • Demonstrates success translating product specifications into end-user features and benefits.
  • Experience presenting product information to a broad audience, up to and including senior leaders in an organization.
  • Experience collaborating across multiple geographies and cultures.
  • 10+ years of product marketing experience with at least 2 years experience in a field facing role.
  • Post Secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration or Sales & Marketing is required.
  • Deep understanding of musical instruments, and music technology as they pertain to product category is preferred.
  • Ability to travel ~25% of the time across Canada or Internationally is required.
  • Previous experience using SAP, SalesForce.com or any CRM software is nice to have.

 

Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender expression or national origin.

We will provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the company’s hiring process.

If you are invited to participate in an assessment process, kindly provide your accommodation needs in advance. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide medical/other documentation to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please kindly let us know when submitting your application.

We would like to thank all applicants however only those under sincere consideration will be contacted.

 

 

]]>