Project Specialist, Creative Strategy

Arc'teryx Equipment; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage

RRSP matching

Paid time off and wellness time

Parental leave top-up

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arc'teryx Equipment is looking for a Project Specialist - Creative Strategy in North Vancouver. In this role, you'll coordinate global creative projects while maintaining alignment and project timelines across various teams. We're seeking a proactive individual with a strong project management background and excellent communication skills, eager to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Salary range is between CAD$70,000 – CAD$92,000 with additional health benefits and a flexible work model.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management, business consulting, or a related field.
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and execution of global Creative organization projects.
• Maintain project trackers, timelines, and meeting notes.
• Track project progress and identify risks or delays.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Post-secondary degree in business, communications, design, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power Bi

Monday.com

Smartsheet

Job description

About the Role

As the Project Specialist - Creative Strategy, you support the coordination and execution of projects across the global Creative organization. You help bring structure, clarity, and momentum to creative initiatives by partnering closely with teams across Design, Advanced Concepts, Colour, Graphics and Footwear, Athletes Initiatives, and regional creative hubs, including North Vancouver, Portland, and Tokyo. In this role, you help teams stay aligned, ensure projects stay on track, and move ideas forward with excellence.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. (3-4 days in office)

Responsibilities

• Supporting the coordination and execution of projects across the global Creative organization
• Maintaining project trackers, timelines, meeting notes, action items, and status updates across multiple workstreams
• Coordinating cross-functional meetings, workshops, and project check-ins across global teams and time zones
• Helping drive communication and alignment across Design, Advanced Concepts, Footwear, Athlete Insights, and regional creative teams
• Supporting the preparation of presentations, reports, leadership updates, and creative project documentation
• Assisting with the organization of design reviews, athlete insights sessions, creative offsites, and global meetings
• Building and maintaining shared templates, project resources, calendars, and documentation across the Creative organization
• Tracking project progress, identifying risks or delays, and contributing to a culture of accountability, precision, and continuous improvement
• Travel as required – bi‑annually (academies, offsites, Squamish, mammoth, islands) – local, Canada/NAM

Future Projects

• Serving as a liaison to multiple functions within the global organization, including teams across Creative, Development, Merchandising, Brand, Legal and Finance teams
• 8–24 months of gaining confidence, experience and knowledge on how to self‑sustain, guide and facilitate projects internally across the global organization

Qualifications

• Completed a post‑secondary degree in business, communications, design, operations, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of experience in project management, business consulting, coordination, operations, creative production, consulting, or a related field
• Highly organized, proactive, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a very fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Driven, curious, and excited by the opportunity to work within a world‑class global creative environment and motivated by driving projects forward
• Understand that performance is built through preparation, consistency, accountability, and attention to detail, much like a high‑performing athlete
• Bring energy, humility, resilience, and a strong desire to learn and grow alongside exceptional teams
• Able to visualize continuous improvement in everything that we do
• Comfortable working on complex, long‑term projects, across new and emerging technologies
• Strong follow‑through and time management skills
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both written and verbally
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced and evolving environment
• Motivated by high standards and take pride in delivering thoughtful, accurate, and high‑quality work
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams and time zones
• Confident using Microsoft Office, presentation tools, and project management platforms (Power Bi, Monday.com and Smartsheet)
• Curious, driven, and energized by the opportunity to support world‑class creative teams
• Positive attitude, strong ownership mentality, and willingness to learn and grow

Compensation

Salary range CAD$70,000 – CAD$92,000

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

Benefits

• Health & wellbeing – Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender‑affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Financial wellbeing – RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc’teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
• Time & flexibility – Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
• Family support – Parental leave top‑up and a nesting period for new parents.
• Growth, community & gear – Professional development opportunities, Arc’teryx Academies (outdoor skill‑building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals.

*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.