Future Position: Temporary Strategists

Monks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Opportunities

Diverse Engagements

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

Monks is seeking a strategic leader to shape brand and communications strategies across diverse client engagements. You will conduct market research, define audience segments, and develop messaging frameworks that align with creative and account teams.

In this role, you will present clear recommendations to clients and internal teams, monitor performance, and refine strategies to deliver measurable outcomes in fast-paced projects. A proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic roles (brand, communications, or digital strategy).
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into insights.
• Self-starter who identifies opportunities and presents findings.
• Collaborative and able to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and market analysis to identify trends.
• Develop strategic frameworks including brand positioning and messaging.
• Collaborate with creative and account teams for strategic alignment.
• Present recommendations clearly to internal teams and clients.
• Monitor performance and refine strategies based on results.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical

Proactive

Collaborative

Adaptable

Job description

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

What We're Looking For

• Experienced: You have a proven track record in strategic roles, whether it's brand strategy, communications strategy, digital strategy, or another related field.
• Analytical: You're skilled at research, data analysis, and translating complex information into clear, actionable insights.
• Proactive: You're a self-starter who can identify opportunities, develop compelling narratives, and present your findings with confidence.
• Collaborative: You enjoy working with cross-functional teams, taking feedback, and contributing to a dynamic and supportive environment.
• Adaptable: You can quickly pivot between projects, understand new client challenges, and develop tailored strategic solutions under tight deadlines.

What You'll Do

• Conduct in-depth research and market analysis to identify key trends and consumer behaviors.
• Develop comprehensive strategic frameworks, including brand positioning, target audience definitions, and messaging strategies.
• Collaborate with creative and account teams to ensure strategic alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Present strategic recommendations to internal teams and clients, articulating your rationale clearly and persuasively.
• Monitor performance and analyze results to refine strategies and optimize future efforts.

Why Work With Us?

• Flexible Opportunities: Take on projects that align with your expertise and availability.
• Diverse Engagements: Work on a wide array of challenging and exciting projects for various clients and sectors.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive and innovative team that values strategic thinking and actionable insights.

About Monks

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us.