We are looking for a Technical Product Owner to lead the direction and delivery of digital content and commerce capabilities in Mississauga, Ontario. This Long-term Contract opportunity is suited to someone who can translate business priorities into a well-managed product backlog, guide cross-functional teams, and keep work moving from concept to release. The successful candidate will bring strong product judgment, technical fluency, and the ability to balance stakeholder needs while improving content operations and customer-facing ecommerce experiences.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead and manage the full product backlog for content platform capabilities, including templates, reusable components, content structures, publishing processes, and digital commerce experiences such as campaign pages and promotional destinations.<br>• Set priorities for upcoming work by aligning backlog decisions with ecommerce objectives, business value, delivery readiness, and roadmap commitments.<br>• Convert business needs into clear user stories, detailed acceptance criteria, and properly scoped development items so teams can execute efficiently.<br>• Serve as the primary owner for daily product decisions within the assigned platform domain, resolving issues quickly and maintaining progress across active initiatives.<br>• Work closely with developers, designers, marketers, merchandisers, and operational partners to coordinate dependencies, remove blockers, and keep stakeholders aligned on timelines and outcomes.<br>• Act as the internal subject matter expert for the Magnolia platform, providing direction on content modelling, template design, component usage, and scalable publishing practices.<br>• Partner with other Product Owners on shared features and integrations to ensure connected delivery across the broader ecommerce environment while maintaining clear ownership boundaries.<br>• Facilitate agile ceremonies, product reviews, and demonstrations to support transparency, accountability, and steady delivery momentum.<br>• Track platform effectiveness, content delivery speed, engagement trends, and conversion signals, then use findings to refine priorities and improve user experience outcomes.
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>