We are looking for an accomplished Brand Manager to join a consumer packaged goods organization in Oakville, Ontario on a Long-term Contract. In this role, you will help shape brand performance in the Canadian market by turning strategy into effective marketing activity and coordinating closely with agency, media, finance, and cross-functional partners. This opportunity suits a marketer who is equally comfortable leading planning discussions, interpreting performance data, and keeping multiple initiatives moving from concept to launch.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive brand-building programs in the local market by translating business priorities into clear marketing actions and campaign plans.<br>• Oversee integrated marketing initiatives from initial planning through rollout, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and brand standards are met.<br>• Work with media partners to review channel performance, refine investment decisions, and improve campaign effectiveness.<br>• Coordinate with creative and agency teams to deliver updated packaging, artwork, and promotional materials that support brand objectives.<br>• Support product innovation efforts by helping move new ideas through development and preparing them for successful market introduction.<br>• Assess brand, consumer, and category data to uncover trends, identify growth opportunities, and inform recommendations.<br>• Contribute to annual planning activities by providing input into upcoming marketing priorities and longer-range business strategies.<br>• Partner with finance stakeholders to track spending, manage budgets responsibly, and monitor brand profitability.<br>• Collaborate with U.S.-based marketing counterparts and internal stakeholders to align programs, share insights, and present informed recommendations.
<p>On behalf of our client, Robert Half is seeking a Customer Business Development Manager based in Brantford, ON. This on-site role in the food and food processing sector focuses on managing and growing key business relationships. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sustainable business development and ensuring continued success across targeted categories.</p>
<strong>Job Responsibilities</strong>
<ul><li>Build and maintain strong partnerships with commercial, innovation, and supply chain teams to support long-term growth objectives.</li><li>Serve as the main point of contact for merchant and product development teams to foster positive category development.</li><li>Develop and execute tactical plans in collaboration with stakeholders to achieve volume growth and improve market share.</li><li>Collaborate with new product development teams to ensure innovation aligns with market trends and customer needs.</li><li>Design, implement, and monitor promotional strategies to maximize category volume and profitability.</li><li>Negotiate pricing agreements with customers and suppliers, including terms for promotions and new product introductions.</li><li>Oversee account administration activities such as forecasting, cost confirmations, and new product onboarding.</li><li>Prepare and analyze regular performance reports, recommending corrective actions when necessary.</li><li>Manage within established budgets for the site function and contribute to overall business profitability.</li><li>Lead and develop a small team, ensuring alignment with performance targets and organizational goals.</li></ul>
<strong>Job Requirements</strong>
<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in customer business development, account management, or a similar role within the food and food processing industry.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to manage key client relationships and drive business growth initiatives.</li><li>Strong negotiation skills with experience in pricing and supplier/customer agreements.</li><li>Proven track record in developing and executing promotional and tactical business plans.</li><li>Experience collaborating with product development teams to launch new products successfully.</li><li>Ability to analyze data and prepare actionable reports to support business decisions.</li><li>Budget management experience and understanding of profitability drivers.</li><li>Capability to lead a small team and work effectively towards shared objectives.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Communications Project Manager</strong> to support a major infrastructure modernization initiative with a leading utilities organization in British Columbia. The successful candidate will oversee communications coordination, stakeholder engagement, and project deliverables, ensuring that communications activities are effectively managed, reviewed, and approved.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a 12-month contract opportunity providing leave coverage, with an anticipated start in late November or early December to allow for knowledge transfer and a comprehensive transition before the incumbent's leave in January.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Coordinate and manage the development, production, review, and approval of corporate and project-related communications.</li><li>Support communications activities associated with a large initiative.</li><li>Facilitate collaboration between internal stakeholders, project tea.ms, external vendors, and communications partners</li><li>Coordinate media-related activities and support the preparation of external communications.</li><li>Maintain and organize project documentation, shared drives, and communications tracking systems.</li><li>Manage communications workflows, approval processes, and project dockets to ensure timely delivery.</li><li>Monitor project milestones, identify potential risks or delays, and escalate concerns appropriately.</li><li>Ensure communications activities align with corporate standards, project objectives, and established approval procedures.</li><li>Independently manage assigned deliverables while maintaining regular communication with key stakeholders.</li><li>Support the continuity of communications activities throughout the maternity leave coverage period.</li></ul>
<p>Our client, an established consulting engineering firm in British Columbia, is experiencing significant business growth heading into the new year and is looking to add a driven Business Development Manager to its team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-focused sales professional who understands the BC construction and development landscape and knows how to turn market opportunities into new business. The successful candidate will play a key role in expanding the firm's client base, securing new project work, and developing relationships across a range of industries, including opportunities within the healthcare sector.</p><p><br></p><p>Working alongside a talented engineering team, you will help drive growth across four service areas: mechanical, electrical, fire protection/sprinkler, and energy services.</p><p><br></p><p>This role is best suited to a proactive business developer who enjoys prospecting, building a pipeline from the ground up, and taking ownership of the full business development cycle—from identifying opportunities through to closing new work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across the BC construction, development, and engineering markets.</li><li>Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, architects, general contractors, design-build firms, property managers, and other industry stakeholders.</li><li>Conduct consistent outbound prospecting to develop new client relationships and expand the firm's market presence.</li><li>Identify upcoming projects, monitor procurement opportunities, and track relevant RFPs, RFQs, and development activity.</li><li>Generate new project opportunities across mechanical, electrical, sprinkler/fire protection, and energy engineering services.</li><li>Explore opportunities to diversify the client base, including growth within the healthcare sector.</li><li>Collaborate with internal engineering teams to develop proposals, fee submissions, presentations, and client-specific solutions.</li><li>Lead client meetings and presentations, communicate the firm's capabilities, and negotiate opportunities through to project award.</li><li>Represent the firm at industry events, networking functions, and professional associations, including UDI, AIBC, BCCA, and CHBA.</li><li>Maintain an organized business development pipeline, track activity, and report on targets, progress, and results.</li><li>Stay informed on market trends, construction activity, and emerging opportunities throughout British Columbia.</li></ul>