Head of SEO Strategy & Delivery (Hybrid)

OnHires; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Hybrid work model

Remote candidates considered

Job summary

OnHires in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an experienced SEO Director to lead a nine-person SEO team within a hybrid work setup. You will shape SEO strategy across key accounts and stay hands-on with priority projects when needed.

The role requires strong technical SEO, on-page optimization, Local SEO, content strategy, and client-facing leadership. You will collaborate cross-functionally with content, development, UX, analytics, paid media, CRO, and digital PR to deliver results.

Qualifications

• At least five years of SEO experience within a digital marketing or performance marketing agency.
• At least one to two years leading, managing, or mentoring an SEO team.
• Hands-on expertise across technical SEO, on-page SEO, content strategy, Local SEO, and authority building.
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and presenting SEO strategy to clients.
• Experience working cross-functionally with content teams and developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the SEO team and set priorities for high-quality delivery.
• Own SEO strategy and drive short-, medium-, and long-term plans for local, national, and international clients.
• Lead cross-functional execution with content, development, UX, analytics, paid media, creative, and CRO teams.
• Support modern search strategies including AI-powered approaches and emerging platforms.
• Act as a trusted client advisor, presenting strategies and performance to stakeholders and aiding sales with audits and proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Tools

Google Search Console

GA4

Ahrefs

Semrush

Screaming Frog

Job description

OnHires in Toronto, Canada, is seeking an experienced SEO Director to lead a nine-person SEO team within a hybrid work setup. You will shape SEO strategy across key accounts and stay hands-on with priority projects when needed.

The role requires strong technical SEO, on-page optimization, Local SEO, content strategy, and client-facing leadership. You will collaborate cross-functionally with content, development, UX, analytics, paid media, CRO, and digital PR to deliver results.