<p>We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to join our team in Richmond Hill, Ontario. In this role, you will bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders, ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs. You will play a key role in defining product requirements, managing backlogs, and driving agile processes within a collaborative and innovative environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Oversee the creation and management of product backlogs, ensuring priorities align with business objectives.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to define user stories, technical requirements, and functional specifications.</p><p>• Lead agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to maintain team alignment.</p><p>• Translate complex business needs into actionable technical workflows and integration processes.</p><p>• Work with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, and product teams, to ensure seamless project execution.</p><p>• Develop and maintain customer-facing technical documentation, including system designs and specifications.</p><p>• Identify and address technical risks, constraints, and trade-offs during the development process.</p><p>• Utilize CI/CD pipelines and cloud technologies to support modern development practices.</p><p>• Stay informed on industry trends such as SaaS, IoT, and platform technologies to drive innovation.</p><p>• Provide guidance and insights on embedded systems, AI/ML, or edge computing when applicable.</p>
<p><strong>The Company</strong></p><p>Our client in downtown Toronto is looking for a Product Design Lead for a 1 year contract. This is an in office position, and the ability to travel to the US may be required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Position</strong></p><p>The Product Design Lead will shape the design of complex enterprise software solutions that power critical business operations—such as planning, procurement, vendor management, and order management. This is not a typical UX role; it requires a <strong>strategic thinker who can design with depth and context</strong>, balancing user needs with business objectives in a highly data-driven environment. This role is <strong>hands-on</strong>—you’ll lead discovery, synthesize insights, and deliver production-ready designs. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Own the design process for a specific product area, from research through delivery.</li><li>Conduct contextual research to understand user workflows, pain points, and operational constraints.</li><li>Translate complex business and technical requirements into clear user journeys and intuitive UI solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with Product Managers to negotiate scope and problem definitions, ensuring alignment between user needs and business priorities.</li><li>Facilitate workshops and design reviews to drive clarity and alignment across teams.</li><li>Document and communicate design decisions persuasively to stakeholders.</li><li>Experiment with emerging tools, including AI-driven design platforms, to enhance workflows and outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a creative, results-driven marketer passionate about delivering memorable campaigns and building influential partnerships? Our client—a fast-growing, entrepreneurial brand in the retail and consumer space—is seeking a dynamic <strong>Marketing Manager</strong> to elevate their brand presence, drive community engagement, and accelerate business growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join?</strong></p><ul><li>Thrive in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment with a supportive, drama-free culture.</li><li>Work alongside talented international teams across Belgium, Hong Kong, Brazil, India, and more.</li><li>Enjoy employee discounts on premium products and beverages.</li><li>Unlock career growth opportunities within a globally recognized brand.</li></ul><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p><strong>Multi-Channel Marketing Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Strategize and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, influencer, PR, and retail platforms.</li><li>Drive brand engagement by planning in-store events and high-impact activations, especially at the flagship Espro Coffee Bar.</li><li>Collaborate with creative agencies to ensure campaigns are innovative, on-brand, and results-focused.</li></ul><p><strong>Influencer & Social Media Partnerships</strong></p><ul><li>Cultivate and manage relationships with Toronto’s top influencers and creators.</li><li>Oversee original content production for TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging platforms.</li><li>Ensure all content initiatives are connected to clear KPIs—including sales, engagement, and audience growth.</li></ul><p><strong>Public Relations & Earned Media</strong></p><ul><li>Lead external PR agency relationships and build awareness via proactive media outreach.</li><li>Secure earned coverage in lifestyle, food & beverage, and design publications.</li><li>Integrate PR outcomes with overall marketing dashboards and report on impact.</li></ul><p><strong>Community Management & Content Creation</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the brand’s social media profiles—driving follower growth, fostering community engagement, and maintaining a vibrant brand voice.</li><li>Guide content creation with agencies and freelancers, ensuring quality and consistency.</li><li>Monitor feedback, engage with the audience, and track performance metrics.</li></ul><p><strong>Performance Reporting & Analytics</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver clear, actionable weekly and monthly reports on campaign performance and ROI.</li><li>Monitor KPIs across all channels to inform marketing strategy and continuous improvement.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Fund Administrator </strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> North York ; hybrid </p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>The firm operates within the Canadian exempt market and is registered as an Investment Fund Manager (IFM), Portfolio Manager (PM), and Exempt Market Dealer (EMD). It provides regulatory compliance and operational support to issuers distributing securities in the exempt market and manages private investment funds.</p><p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p><p>The firm is seeking a <strong>Fund Administrator</strong> to support investment fund operations while assisting the compliance function. This role offers broad exposure to fund administration, registrant compliance, and portfolio oversight, working closely with the compliance team and Portfolio Manager in a dynamic environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Fund Administration</strong></p><ul><li>Perform Investment Fund Manager (IFM) duties, including:</li><li>Monthly NAV calculations and reconciliations</li><li>Trade settlements and cash management</li><li>Investor subscriptions and redemptions</li><li>Coordination of fund audits</li><li>Review and approval of monthly investor statements</li></ul><p><strong>Compliance Support</strong></p><ul><li>Review and approve investor transactions using dealer compliance software</li><li>Assist with registrant compliance initiatives and internal controls</li><li>Support the onboarding of new issuers, including:</li><li>Issuer due diligence</li><li>Offering document review</li><li>Dealing representative setup and training</li><li>Register as a Dealing Representative on the firm’s EMD platform and assist with periodic investor onboarding</li></ul><p><strong>Portfolio & Reporting Support</strong></p><ul><li>Assist the Portfolio Manager with Know-Your-Product (KYP) analysis for securities held within each fund</li><li>Attend investment meetings and prepare meeting notes</li><li>Monitor news, earnings releases, and performance of portfolio holdings</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a retail-focused client to hire a detail-oriented Buyer. This role is ideal for someone with an analytical mindset, a keen interest in retail trends, and outstanding organizational skills, all dedicated to maximizing merchandise performance and elevating the customer experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Analyze sales metrics—such as sell-through rates, top sellers, inventory levels, and overall sales trends—across assigned business areas.</li><li>Identify underperforming inventory and recommend actionable solutions to address sales gaps.</li><li>Drive business growth by replenishing best-selling items and expediting shipments for high-demand products.</li><li>Track and report on season-to-date inventory trends to guide future planning initiatives.</li><li>Conduct regular store visits and collaborate with store managers to gain insights into customer preferences, shopping behavior, and areas for improvement.</li><li>Research current market trends to source and recommend compelling merchandise that appeals to customers.</li><li>Prepare vendor meetings with robust data analysis, thorough trend research, and clear delivery strategies.</li><li>Work closely with vendors and retail teams to deliver product knowledge sessions and related programs.</li><li>Manage inventory processes, including transfers, consolidations, and facilitating return-to-vendor activities.</li><li>Ensure merchandise quality by evaluating product design, materials, and durability to mitigate potential issues.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>The <strong>Enterprise Test Lead</strong> reports to the Senior Director, Enterprise Performance Operations & Deployment and partners closely with the Test Lead team to support <strong>Go-Live readiness</strong>, roadmap initiatives, and urgent ad-hoc testing efforts.</p><p>This role is responsible for <strong>driving structure, clarity, and momentum across enterprise testing activities</strong> by coordinating with Business teams, Technology (TID), vendors, and testers. The Test Lead ensures high-quality testing practices, provides visibility into progress and risks, and facilitates day-to-day execution to support reliable delivery.</p><p>Key responsibilities include developing and managing test strategies and plans, enabling test tooling and dashboards, supporting stand-ups, overseeing execution and defect management, and providing clear communication to leadership and stakeholders.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Our client is seeking a proactive and analytical Business Systems Analyst to support project-based initiatives within Capital Markets. This role is ideal for a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments and is passionate about translating business needs into effective technology solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Agile Collaboration & Delivery</p><p>Actively participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, and retrospectives. Work closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, developers, and QA teams to ensure user stories are well-defined and deliverables are aligned with business goals.</p><p>• Requirements Elicitation & User Story Development</p><p>Engage stakeholders to gather and refine business, financial, and operational requirements. Translate these into clear, actionable user stories with acceptance criteria that guide development and testing efforts.</p><p>• Data Analysis & Reporting</p><p>Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and identify root causes of system issues. Develop reports and dashboards that provide insights and support continuous improvement.</p><p>• Process & Systems Analysis</p><p>Analyze current business processes and systems to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Design solutions that enhance efficiency, compliance, and performance within Capital Markets operations.</p><p>• Stakeholder Engagement</p><p>Serve as a key liaison between business units and technical teams. Facilitate communication to ensure shared understanding of requirements, priorities, and timelines.</p><p>• Continuous Improvement & Agile Mindset</p><p>Champion Agile principles and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Identify opportunities to enhance team velocity, product quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Senior Director, Marketing and Sales</p><p>Our client, a prominent leader in the insurance and financial planning sector, is seeking a dynamic Senior Director, Marketing and Sales to drive growth and member engagement across Ontario and Atlantic Canada. With a commitment to trusted advisory support, innovative marketing strategies, and a highly collaborative culture, this organization partners with professionals to provide exceptional insurance and retirement planning solutions.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p> As the Senior Director, Marketing and Sales, you will lead a large, high-performing advisory team with a mandate to grow the insurance and retirement planning portfolio. This role is ideal for a strategic sales leader who also embraces thoughtfully integrated marketing initiatives and a passion for building lasting member relationships.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Develop and execute integrated strategies for sales, advisory, and marketing initiatives designed to boost member engagement, drive insurance sales, and strengthen brand loyalty.</li><li>Lead and mentor a team of more than 18 advisors and manage two Directors, fostering operational excellence and a culture of compliance, consistency, and outstanding service.</li><li>Actively participate in key sales conversations, coaching teams, collaborating cross-functionally with product, service, and education teams, and shaping the organization’s narrative and overall member experience.</li><li>Champion alignment between marketing, sales, and advisory support to advance business development, member acquisition, and retention goals.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is looking to recruit a full time / permanent Systems Configuration Specialist to join a client that is rapidly expanding in the east GTA region. This is an exciting opportunity offering growth, stability and excellent work culture!</p><p><br></p><p>Please take a look at the summarized information below and apply if you are a good fit. Due to the high volume of applicants, those that fit the requirements closely will receive a response - Thank you for your understanding.</p><p><br></p><p>Role: Systems Configuration Specialist</p><p>Type: Full time / permanent</p><p>Location: East GTA</p><p>Compensation: $65k to $70k + Annual Bonus (Individual performance / company performance ) + 3 Weeks Vacation + 6 PTO days + Benefits including ESP</p><p><br></p><p>Requirements + Responsibilities:</p><p>• 4+ years experience as Business Analyst or Technical Analyst (or similar)</p><p>• Experience working with business requirements – Understanding how requirements are translated into technical documents; IT based projects</p><p>• Experience working in payment cards (ideally); financial or banking or software industry is acceptable</p><p>• Understands workflows and business processes; business process mapping – VISIO, SALESFORCE etc.</p><p>• Setting up workflows from scratch (configuration); technical acumen</p><p>• Banking operations / back office banking knowledge</p><p>• Software implementation experience</p><p>• Strong communication – Most clients are in USA; research maybe required</p><p>• Product is a low code solution and by configuration they mean “Workflows”</p><p>• ASSET: Understanding of Java / J2EE / Web-based applications; SQL – This is not an in-depth technical role</p>
