Advertising Assistant, NOC 14301 Full Time

This is an entry level position working with various buyers on the digital team. This position’s ultimate charge is to provide superior customer experience by assisting the buyers in delivering timely, effective, efficient, and accurate buys and reports.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist Digital Buyer in coordinating between client and/or AOR with efficient and timely processing of buys and reports
• Assist buyers with vendor RFPs and Insertion Orders
• Assist buyers to ensure campaigns (Meta, YouTube, Google Ads, TikTok, Snapchat, Spotify Ad Studio, LinkedIn, and other publishers/sites as required) can launch on time (creative and copy received, pixels/tags received and installed correctly, etc)
• Request screenshots upon campaign launch and site delivery reports on a regular basis from vendors
• Create and maintain Datorama dashboards to house screenshots and campaign delivery data
• Help buyer with the monitoring of campaigns to ensure pace and delivery
• Create new estimates, enter new buys, and maintain buys in Prisma and Print Toolkit
• Reconcile invoices for client billing in Prisma and Print Toolkit
• Additional administrative tasks and assignments as needed

Key Competencies/Traits:
• ANALYTICAL – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.
• COMMUNICATION – Articulates vision; Manages effective and impactful interpersonal interactions; Quickly and easily creates a sense of trust and comfort with others; Listens well and processes objectively.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – Demonstrates enthusiasm and passion for delivering excellent value through customer service; Partners with customers to reach their objectives and ensure their satisfaction.
• ESTABLISHING / BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS – Able to establish and develop productive relationships with colleagues and customers, both inside and outside the business; Leverages/manages all resources and relationships in the organization for results and treats internal colleagues with the same respect as external customers.
• NEGOTIATION – Understands the major variables and impact of different proposed outcomes; Leads parties to an agreement of terms while maintaining strong relationships.
• PROBLEM SOLVING – Leverages insight and experience to understand the client’s unique business needs and identifies how Active can deliver value; Looks at parts of an issue from a new viewpoint/perspective; Practices timely and holistic decision-making.

In return we offer you the following:
• A caring, diverse, and inclusive culture with an open, collaborative work environment where your ideas and input are valued.
• A flexible, hybrid approach to at-home and in-office work
• Competitive health and dental benefits package, including health care spending account
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellness programs and allowances
• Volunteering opportunities, fundraising and charitable donation matching through Active Cares
• Free parking, proximity to 2 major highways and a variety of restaurants in the East Beaver Creek neighbourhood in Markham

Education
• Bachelor’s degree or College Diploma with a preferred focus on Media, Communications and/or Business Marketing; or equivalent experience.

Experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• 6+ months of experience with Salesforce Datorama
• 6+ months of experience with Prisma and Print Toolkit

Contact Information
• People and Culture Department
• Active International
• 55 Commerce Valley Dr W Suite 601, Markham, ON L3T 7V9
• RecruitmentCA@activeinternational.com

Active International is a hybrid work environment that offers flexibility and collaboration for its employees. You will have the opportunity to work remotely and in our office. For this position, you are expected to work from our Markham office eight days per month. You are also expected to attend relevant industry functions and trade shows as a means of building your profile and network.

You will be part of a dynamic and diverse team that values creativity, learning, and growth. Active International is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and innovation, where you can contribute your ideas and talents to make a positive impact.

We appreciate your interest in Active International; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Active International is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment within our organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or status. If you require accommodation at any point in the hiring stages, please inform us so we can arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.

We are pleased to accept applications from underrepresented groups and encourage applications from Indigenous persons, youth, new immigrants, and persons with disabilities.