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Who We Are

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, including Alaska Airlines, Jose Cuervo, Quaker, Ben & Jerry's, and Amtrak in the US, and CAMH, Koodo Mobile, and Public Mobile in Canada.

Named a Top 10 Most Effective Independent Agency in the US by the Effie Index, Mekanism has been profiled by The New York Times, Fast Company, and ABC’s Nightline. Our campaign methodologies are studied by Harvard Business School. For more information, visit our website.

We are looking for a Media Planning Supervisor to join our Toronto office.

• Produce integrated media plans across all channels (traditional & digital) using planning tools to gather insights, and working with vendors and buying platforms to cost tactics and design them to deliver on KPIs.
• Develop and present strategic direction for client campaigns.
• Seek to craft award-winning work through innovation and experimentation.
• Maintain analytical perspective, building out KPI and measurement frameworks.
• Deliver excellence in project management - developing detailed workback schedules, leading client status updates & calls, thinking five steps ahead, involving the right people, and keeping everybody (including clients) on track.
• Ensure quality control; monitor and work closely with direct / indirect reports to ensure all deliverables are met effectively (campaign and general administration).
• Champion best-in-class training and development for yourself and 1-2 direct / indirect reports.
• Input in developing and communicating the agency team’s POV on opportunities, trends, and issues to multiple stakeholders at various levels of business.
• Collaborate and coordinate with creative agencies, forming relationships that allow for effective, integrated campaigns.
• Build and foster strong client relationships.
• Manage overall client budgets with exacting precision.

• 4+ years’ experience with media planning / buying in an agency environment.
• Familiarity and knowledge across all media channels (360 planner), including a thorough understanding of how to acquire, evaluate, and question media information & proposals.
• Client management experience and superior communication skills (written & verbal).
• Excellent project management and high attention to detail.
• Excellent knowledge of evaluating and contributing to Budget Control Reports and other budget management mechanisms.
• Fluent in all syndicated media tools.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proactive thinker, anticipating needs and potential challenges and opportunities.
• Driven by a curiosity of leveraging AI tools to advance our clients' work and objectives.

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, plus a work from anywhere policy for short-term stays in other regions.
• 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 great city neighborhoods, 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!

• 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.

• 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 09/11/2025.

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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