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At GCI Canada we develop smart, strategic campaigns that are relevant, timely, engaging, and purposeful for some of the best brands in the world—and we pride ourselves on executional excellence when putting our ideas into action. If you offer creative brilliance and deliver brilliant execution, you might be our next Idea Architect. Think you are a perfect fit for GCI Canada? Send your resumé to [email protected].
Current positions
ACCOUNT DIRECTOR (Maternity leave contract)
About GCI
At GCI Canada we believe that health is at the heart of everything in life. Our team of strategists, consultants, and creatives deliver custom-made communications solutions – creatively brilliant, and brilliantly executed – for our clients.
We are part of WPP, combining the creativity and ability of a mid-sized independent agency with the depth and breadth of a dynamic multinational agency
Our mission is People at the Centre. We foster a people-forward culture that focuses on our people, our team’s positive agency experience and our commitment to team by prioritizing collaboration, growth and development.
You’ll be a great fit at GCI if you demonstrate our core competencies:
- Integrity: Being open, honest, and ethical in dealing with others
- Client Service Mindset: Being responsive and anticipating internal and/or client needs
- Accountability: Taking personal responsibility and prompt initiative to accomplish tasks
- Collaboration: Having a team player mindset and a friendly and positive outlook
- Quality Work: Seeking to achieve best practice, accuracy and consistency in all tasks
- Creativity: Sharing ideas willingly and bringing creative solutions to challenges
Role Overview
One of our team members is going on maternity leave, and we’re seeking an Account Director to join our team while they’re away. The Account Director is a strategic thinker who oversees one larger or several smaller accounts at any given time and demonstrates a business development mindset. The ideal candidate is an exceptional client manager, team leader, strategic thinker and flexible problem solver. Multitasking and the ability to skillfully handle the unexpected are essential qualities to bring to the position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Manage clients, complex projects and cross-functional agency relationships
- Develop the strategic direction of communications programs for clients, including leading the process and writing the plan that provides a broad spectrum of communications services
- Ensure that complete client satisfaction is maintained at the highest level
- Anticipate issues, challenges, and opportunities to develop targeted and effective strategies
- Demonstrate leadership in using and advising on the integration of multiple service offerings to address client challenges
- Lever existing relationships with media, influencers, and other stakeholders to help clients achieve their objectives
- Write strategic communications tailored to various target audiences
- Take part in business development activities
- Manage budgets, billable expenses, and other administrative requirements
- Play a critical role in supporting the leadership team and coaching juniors
Required Experience, Skills and Abilities
- Minimum of 10 years working in the communications/public relations industry; agency is mandatory
- A degree or certification in Public Relations or Communications is preferred
- Prior agency or consulting experience is a considerable asset
- Strong experience managing a team from the financial, client delivery, and staffing perspectives
- Proven ability to turn ideas into thought-out strategic plans
- Capacity to convey ownership of assigned projects to junior team members
- Excellent oral and written business communication skills
- Aptitude for financial management – managing budgets and forecasts
- Exceptional judgment when working with team members, client contacts and vendors
- Attention to detail and quality
- Instills confidence with clients and colleagues
- A successful track record of maintaining strong and trusted client relationships
- Excellent presentation skills including the ability to communicate and sell ideas to prospects and clients
- Highly motivated and can grow existing and new business opportunities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Generous time off policies
- Flexible, hybrid work environment – including two collaborative days in our Toronto-based office and three concentrative days to work remotely
- Bonuses including employee referral and new business development
- Personal development reimbursement
- Group RRSP
- Parental leave top-up
- A people-focused, collaborative and fun team culture with access to global colleagues and clients
GCI is a small and agile team, so new challenges and opportunities arise. The successful candidate is expected to pitch in with a positive attitude and tackle tasks head-on – including those outside of their core assignments.
Interested? Share your resume and cover letter at [email protected].
GCI Canada is dedicated to employment equity and welcomes diversity in the workplace. We also welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.