Senior Project Manager (Websites, Digital Marketing)

Candybox Marketing; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital marketing agency in Ontario is looking for a Project Manager to drive project success and foster relationships with clients. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3-5 years in project management, excellent communication skills, and is legally eligible to work in Canada. This position offers a hybrid work environment, the chance to lead innovative marketing strategies, and the opportunity to be part of an award-winning team. Apply now to become part of a company that values collaboration and performance.

Benefits

Base salary + bonuses

Hybrid work environment

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management within a marketing agency.
• Proficient in managing and leading teams.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong client relationships.
• Keep project records updated using appropriate software.
• Convey passion for project success.
• Create marketing strategies and briefs.
• Maintain ongoing client communications.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Excellent written and oral communication

Adaptability to emerging technologies

Data analysis

Education

Post-secondary credentials in technology or design

Tools

Apple environment

Google Drive

AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT)

CRM platforms

Marketing automation software

Job description

About Candybox

Candybox Marketing is an award‑winning, full‑service digital marketing agency with a studio in Oakville, ON. We specialize in CRO, SEO, PPC, Web Design + Development, Branding, Social Media and Multimedia. Listed on Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies 7 years in a row. Certified as a Great Place to Work (2021‑2025). We make the web sweet, and we want you on our team.

Key Requirements

• 3‑5 years of experience in project management within a marketing agency or similar environment.
• Project and resource management (including accreditation if available).
• Experience managing and leading teams.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Post‑secondary credentials in an applicable technology or design field.
• Proficient in an Apple and Google Drive environment.
• Quickly learn new software (reporting, tracking, etc.).

What We Offer

• Base salary + bonuses.
• Hybrid work environment (1‑2 days in‑studio, Oakville).
• Work with an award‑winning team that values innovation, collaboration & performance.
• Candybox Marketing follows ethical recruitment practices. We will never request any form of payment, financial information, money transfers, cryptocurrency purchases, or fees from candidates during the application or interview process.
• Our legitimate recruitment activities are limited to reviewing applications, conducting interviews in person or via phone/video call, and extending job offers directly from our human resources department.
• Please be aware that a phone call from our human resource department and emails from [e-mail] are the only authorized recruitment communications you should expect from our organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop strong “trust‑based” client relationships.
• Keep project records up to date using appropriate software.
• Convey a passion for project success from start to finish and take necessary actions to ensure that success.
• Work with clients in a variety of industries to execute new projects and marketing initiatives.
• Create marketing strategies, creative briefs and schedules to be implemented across web / search / social / video / photography + branding.
• Develop and present account strategies to clients, followed by their successful implementation.
• Maintain ongoing client communications and obtain approvals to keep projects on‑time and within budget.
• Develop a Gantt chart for all ongoing projects across the team of resources.
• Create new ideas and programs that customers can use to generate online leads and sales.
• Upsell customers new services that Candybox offers.
• Proficiency with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, CRM platforms, marketing automation software).
• Data analysis and interpretation.
• Adaptability to emerging technologies.
• Ethical use of AI and data privacy awareness.
• Problem‑solve medium‑large size client issues with minimal support.
• Serve and build strong relationships with larger accounts as assigned.
• Take initiative to build and foster ongoing open communication with your Director, CEO and COO.
• Demonstrate a holistic view of the company with keen attention to the development and implementation of ideas for growth and extraordinary success.
• Foster and create a safe and positive environment of collaboration where team members can express ideas and work together to succeed on projects.
• Lead meetings, prepare and present meeting agendas, conduct wrap‑ups and follow‑ups.
• Take overall accountability for project success.
• Expand your existing knowledge base beyond the essential scope of your role.
• Develop and implement advanced marketing strategies and role expertise.
• Provide support/coaching on small tasks/issues for the department team members as needed or called upon by the Team Lead, CEO or COO.
• Assist the sales teams with meetings/numbers as needed or called upon by the Sales Team or Team Lead.
• Lead 3‑4 key initiatives per year (e.g., assist the sales team with the creation of new services).

Chip Requirements for the Role (Rated by Candybox)

• Acts with Integrity.
• Self‑Managed.
• Accountable.
• Do what you say you will do.
• Consistently demonstrates positive behaviour.
• Takes Initiative.
• Strong Work Ethic.
• Punctual.
• Creative.
• Resourceful.
• Detail Oriented.
• Results Oriented.
• Engage positively with others.
• Builds Relationships.
• Effective Listener.
• Effective Communicator (sensory, written and oral).
• Achievement Driven.
• Analyze and Predict.
• Work well under pressure.
• Positively acts on Feedback.

Application Process

Please use this link to apply! Please submit a resume along with a cover letter addressed to Darrell Keezer (he writes the cheques). We would love to see anything else you would like to provide us.