Account Executive

Mekanism; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks

Hybrid work models and flexible hours

Wellness spending account

Comprehensive mental health support

Team social events

Job summary

A creative agency in Toronto is looking for someone to manage projects and budgets effectively. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of advertising experience, strong communication skills, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will lead various production projects while building relationships with clients. The position offers flexibility, a collaborative workplace, and a competitive salary between $55,000 - $65,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience working in advertising or a related role.
• Ability to manage tight deadlines.
• Detailed, organized with a sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines and budgets for projects.
• Lead broadcast, digital and print production projects.
• Build and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Energetic self-starter

Fast-paced environment

Strong communication skills

Project management

Job description

Mekanism is a full-service modern agency making unexpected ideas unstoppable through the power of Soul & Science. We partner with brands to unleash breakthrough creativity and drive impact across the entire customer journey, delivering brand building at full volume.

With eight offices spanning markets throughout the US and Canada, we serve as collaborative business partners to some of the world’s best North American brands. Canadian brands include CAMH, Boston Pizza, AGF, Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile.

For more information, visit mekanism.ca

Transparency matters to us. For this role, you can expect a salary between $55,000-65,000 annually, depending on experience. This is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Managing timelines and budgets.
• A product/market expert, continually expanding your knowledge and sharing this information on a regular basis with team members.
• Maintains the momentum and efficient completion of all client projects.
• Leading broadcast, digital and print production projects.
• Anticipating client needs before they are requested.
• Playing a supporting role in the planning process by contributing to the project brief and being the source of relevant product and market information.
• Building client relationships by demonstrating a genuine sense of responsibility for the success of the team.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Project management and project coordination/execution.
• Aware of client requirements and guarantee that the agency has marshalled sufficient resources to effectively meet those needs
• Work independently while keeping the rest of the account team informed.

Qualifications

• Energetic self-starter with a passion for advertising.
• 2-3 years experience working in advertising or related role
• Ability to work in an extremely fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Detailed, organized and with a strong sense of urgency.
• Comfort collaborating with multiple departments and sharing ideas with clients.

What’s in it for you

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in a great city neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

We Value The ‘whole You’

• An innovative and entrepreneurial work environment that promotes ingenuity and individuality - with the best of colleagues, and the best of clients
• Hybrid work models and flexible hours
• Generous Vacation starting at 3 weeks + 1 extra week over the holidays
• Agency summer days (exact policy differs per campus and agency)
• Modern, open co-working spaces with coffee & snack bars, located in a great city neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants and easy access to public transport
• Dogs allowed, dedicated Play Room to support families and Private wellness room (in select offices)
• Team social events - holiday parties, seasonal gatherings, weekly happy hours, inspiring speakers and more!

We are obsessed with learning and being better humans

• In-house learning & development sessions and annual career and growth conversations’
• Access to internal network of opportunities across all agencies
• Internal EDI group(s), programs & initiatives across Plus Company and opportunities to be involved in employee resource group(s)

Check out our EDI report here to learn more about our work and commitment towards equity.

We invest in your health and wellness

• Flexible benefits to support your individual lifestyle and life stage – with access to a personal wellness spending account you can use for a wide range of wellness expenses, including gym membership fees, pet care, education expenses, and much more!
• Comprehensive mental health support including access to a virtual mental health therapy clinic providing you with personalized therapist guided iCBT programs and live therapy, access to health clinicians 24/7, and a holistic array of other health and wellness resources to support you and your family.
• Dedicated play rooms for days you need to bring the kids and health and wellness rooms when you need a place to get grounded.
• A responsible sick & personal absence days policy designed so you don't have to worry the moment a personal obligation or emergency arises.
• Maternity leave top up program.

Expiry Date Notice: This job description expires on Friday March 27th 2026

We’re humbled by the number of talented people who apply to work with us every day. And, we thank each and every one of you. Truly. We’ll reach out directly to those we’d like to meet for an interview.

Creating meaningful work means embracing different perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on age, colour, ability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Not only are these provisions protected by provincial and federal law, embracing difference is what makes Mekanism what it is—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and accessible workplace. If you need any accommodations during the interview process to make it work for you, let us know.

By joining Mekanism, you become part of Plus Company, a unique partnership of forward-thinking creative agencies. As a network, we unabashedly believe anything is possible. Why? Because possibility is what powers the big dreams and limitless drive of an entrepreneur. And entrepreneurial agencies are what we’re made of. A whole network of them.

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