The following represents a sample of current career opportunities available through CareerView Inc. (Updated for July, 2010)

Current career opportunities are available in the following fields:

Accounting/Finance | Customer Service |Human Resources |Marketing |Operations | Sales

 

Accounting/Finance

Plant Controller

Manufacturer seeking a plant controller responsible for financial reporting, budget creation and analysis, internal controls and audit coordination, government reporting (such as GST/HST, WSIB), accounting and variance analysis, banking, payroll, HR support on financial related matters and support for income tax provision and returns. Must be an excellent communicator and be comfortable with presentation of plant results to senior management. Up to 10% travel required. Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is required as well as experience in a manufacturing environment. To $70K + up to 6% bonus


Customer Service

Bilingual Executive Assistant

Markham located division of a Multinational Corporation seeking a fluently bilingual EA; this position reports to the VP of Customer Service and provides functional administrative support to the department. As the hub of the department, you will put your strong problem solving skills to work and ensure the smooth functioning of the area. You will be adept at handling multiple priorities in a fast paced environment. Your bilingual skills will enable you to converse and correspond at a high level in both French and English. Excellent communication, organizational and software skills are prerequisites. To $55K.

 

Human Resources

Human Resources Manager

Not for profit organization seeking a Senior HR Manager to head up the Human Resources function within a unionized environment. The successful candidate will have expertise in all Generalist areas including employee/labour relations, payroll and policy & procedure writing. Strong knowledge of the labour code and related government legislation is essential. The incumbent is also responsible for the overall HR direction, recruitment, health & safety as well as other HR ad hoc projects that might arise. To $100K depending on level of experience.

Human Resource Generalist

Located downtown, the real estate arm of a major financial institution is seeking a high energy HR Professional with experience in all areas of Human Resources and with particular emphasis on Health & Safety and Benefits. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience with HR Generalist functions and will be a self starter with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. This is an extremely busy role that will require a strong work ethic, an ability to prioritize and minimal supervision. To $58K.

 

Marketing

Director, Brand and Values

International specialty retailer seeking a Director, Brand and Values to oversee market brand activities and to influence, guide and implement brand strategy at market level to encourage consistency, sharing of best practices and strengthening of the brand in Canada. Direct reports will include, event planning, PR, and communications. The incumbent will work on market specific requirements as it relates to the look and feel of the store; manage the PR, event plan and communications areas; align market calendars (in conjunction with other groups) and ensure a coordinated approach to events and communications that meets budget requirements and growth objectives; identify tactical trading opportunities and threats and ensure that appropriate material is leveraged to respond to them; visit stores to understand customer response to events and products; maintain local market knowledge, including competitor activity; understand results of marketing and new product development activities and look for opportunities for improved execution; drive and coordinate values activities across the market; maintain detailed knowledge of local market legal requirements and sign off copy changes to all brand assets in markets to ensure compliance with local legal/outside counsel; provide marketing support for new store openings including following refurbishment programs and competitor openings; to actively engage through store visits and to spend one day per month working in store, plus a one day visit to store each month; ensure the integrity and visual presentation of the brand as developed by international brand guidelines; minimize the environmental, health and safety risks in the workplace reporting potential risks, near misses and real accidents to relevant managers. Must have relevant retail experience as a Brand Director/ Senior Manager. To $130K + bonus.

Market Commercial Manager

Multinational retailer seeking a Market Commercial Manager to undertake analysis and support commercial decision making in the market to drive sales, margin, transactions and long-term growth. The role is responsible for undertaking holistic forward sales and market event planning and determining how to optimize local space, assortment, core pricing and inventory planning for the market. The role is also responsible for driving core business KPI's. Must work closely with Market Brand, including: using analytics to determine an event calendar that will optimize across traffic, conversion, sales, margin, transactions, loyalty, and longer-term strategic/ brand growth in market; determining optimum promotional pricing, mechanics and levers through analysis and understanding of elasticity, cannibalization, competitive set, volume and traffic drivers; recommending event selection and timing in order to support longer-term market strategy whilst remaining responsive to tactical trading and competitor/consumer behavior; analyzing and maximizing return on investment for events (including advertising, GMROI yield, CRM, PR etc.); working with International Commercial and Brand to gather, share and incorporate learnings and best practices from events and competitive environment; partnering with the Finance Team to input into forward budgeting, forecasting. The incumbent must drive ongoing market sales and margin performance through the undertaking of analytics to determine optimal space allocation, assortment rationalization, and effective core pricing within global guidelines including: regularly benchmarking pricing, positioning and product ranges vs. a clearly defined and relevant competitor set; segmenting local consumers and understand and recognize unmet product needs and trends, working closely with Market Brand team; analyzing store-performance information and undertaking category analysis to identify margin and profitability opportunities; feeding back local consumer and competitor intelligence to International Commercial and Brand to drive global assortment and space plans. The incumbent is also responsible for market inventory forecasting and planning including: determining optimum stock levels, model stock and presentation quantities to maximize GMROI (balancing across on-shelf availability, store storage space, logistics costs/ delivery schedules, sell-through, write-offs, stock-turn targets and coverage cycles); working with International Supply Chain to input into accurate supplier forecasting (NPD and core promotions); ensuring optimum volume orders and maximum sell-through for one-time and seasonal buys; assuming responsibility for market inventory forecasting and planning; overseeing the store replenishment and allocation process ensuring timely stock on-shelf availability to agreed levels to support forecasted sales; responsible for effective transition planning related to managing discontinued inventory: responsible for the development and publication of accurate business plan documents in support of the Event Lock Down process. Must have more than 8 years of experience in a specialty retail environment with merchandising, planning, forecasting, allocation and merchandising analytics at a Manager or Senior Manager level. Advanced PC skills including advanced excel skills are required. To $90K + bonus.

Product Marketing Manager

North end company seeking a Product Marketing Manager responsible for managing product lines from a marketing perspective. The position involves: conducting market research to ensure competitive pricing and product assortment, ensuring optimal service levels/consistent brand image, analyzing performance via analysis of sales/margins, pricing product lines strategically, aligning marketing activities with categories, implement strategies aligned with category management, assuring great vendor relationship and leading category management team. To $75K + up to 25% bonus potential.

Marketing On Line Interactive Project Manager

Dynamic company seeking a Marketing Manager to lead e-mail marketing programs/strategies, to run SMS campaigns and to lead web development/resdesigns and related content. Must have experience with mobile, web and e-mail marketing and must feel comfortable working with the information technology department, communicating requirements to them and managing timelines. Experience managing third party agency relationships is also important. To $75K + 10% bonus.

Bilingual Communications Assistant

North York company seeking a fluently bilingual (oral and written French) Communications Assistant to write all internal and external communications efforts including company announcements, updating the Intranet, newsletters etc. French must be at the proficiency level of a translator. At least 2 years of experience in a similar role is required in addition to superior communications skills in both French and English. $50K+

 

Operations

District Manager

A world class organization is seeking a District Manager to oversee and manage 3 GTA locations to successfully achieve the goals of the Company through the direction and development of retail location Management. The successful candidate will quickly glean knowledge of the company's services and offerings as well as its competitive advantage. The prime focus of this position will be: achieving financial goals; sales development strategy; enhancing and championing product sales and promotions; staffing , training & development; team leadership & communications; attaining district goals and operational excellence. This position will require working both at head office and at GTA locations. Professionalism and outstanding communication skills are prerequisites for this role. $60K + plus bonus.

Commercial Building Operator

Property Management Company is seeking a Building Operator for a commercial property located in mid town Toronto. With a minimum of 5 years of experience in building operations and maintenance, you will operate, maintain, inspect and test HVAC, electrical, plumbing, chemically treated water systems and life safety equipment. With your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, you will interact with tenants in response to their requests/building related issues. You will be required to keep accurate and up to date logs and records as well as monthly reporting to management. You will also be required to supervise outside contractors and staff as required. It will be your responsibility to ensure building and property are clean, safe and appealing at all times. You will be "on call" 24/7 via a Blackberry to handle any emergency situations should they arise. You will be responsible for the operation, Life and Safety and welfare of the building in the absence of the Building Superintendent. To $50K.



Sales

Account Manager

North end company seeking an Account Manager responsible for the sales process from cold calling/following up on leads to business client presentations and closing the sale/follow up. The position involves approximately 70% travel to businesses within the GTA and surrounding area. Must have a proven track record of sales success dealing with senior level executives and business owners of small to medium size businesses. This position involves selling internet connectivity and related services such as firewalls, server management, desktop support and other IT outsourcing solutions. Must be an assertive individual with a "go getter" attitude. $40K per year + commission potential of $20K to $30K a year. Other positions available at a more junior level.

Account Manager-Montreal

Company located close to downtown Montreal seeking an Account Manager responsible for the sales process from cold calling/following up on leads to business client presentations and closing the sale/follow up for larger level sales. The position involves travel to businesses within greater Montreal and the surrounding area. Must have a proven track record of sales success dealing with executives and business owners of small to medium size businesses as well as solid prospecting skills. This position involves selling internet connectivity and related services. Must be an assertive individual with a "go getter" attitude. $40K per year + commission potential of $20K to $30K a year.