by Rick Stomphorst
Imagine leading the marketing for a growing electrical supplies distributor in Mississauga!
Searching for a Marketing Manager to spearhead both digital and traditional marketing efforts. Our client offers the advantages of a large company, while maintaining a close-knit environment where your contributions truly matter. This role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact and move the needle.
You will lead the marketing function and help create their marketing strategy, execution and analytics. You will create digital and traditional marketing assets including images, compelling content for the website, social channels, email marketing, and physical collateral for the branches, to drive brand awareness, engagement and conversion. You will be responsible for Google Analytics, ad buys and work with our suppliers’ marketing departments to promote their products. Importantly, you will also own our leading-edge ecommerce platform containing over 80,000 items, perhaps the largest in our vertical, and leverage & grow its AI capabilities.
What you will be doing
- Collaborate with the VP of Sales and Marketing to develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to drive brand awareness, traffic, engagement, and conversions.
- Work closely with Manufacturing partners to ensure consistent communication of their brand identity within marketing campaigns and initiatives.
- Support branches by effectively communicating marketing campaigns and providing necessary marketing materials.
- Lead efforts to ensure consistency in messaging, branding, content, and the look and feel of all internal and external communications and marketing materials.
- Oversee and manage promotions, contests, giveaways, trade shows, and event marketing activities to drive engagement and enhance brand visibility.
Digital
- Plan and execute social media and email marketing campaigns, developing and maintaining an editorial calendar for digital marketing activities.
- Monitor key online metrics to track success and measure online campaigns using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Ads
- Develop compelling content for the company website, including content pages, brand pages, banners, promotions, etc.
- Drive brand awareness and online presence through strategic digital marketing projects and campaigns.
- Create and edit ads to support various campaigns and initiatives.
Traditional
- Create, edit, and maintain all marketing materials, including flyers, line cards, catalogues, and banners
- Create and edit marketing material to support various campaigns and initiatives.
Let’s get to work! Contact me: Rick@Searchvelocity.ca
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by Rick Stomphorst
Imagine leading the sales organization of one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies, a double-century distributor.
Searching for a strategic sales leader to motivate, engage, and coach the sales organization for continued growth in a highly competitive electrical supplies distribution space. Additionally we need someone to develop and implement overall sales strategies, drive the next level of maturity in sales analytics, re-assess sales methodologies and training and champion related change management. Lastly, you will be a key player in maintaining and growing relationships with strategic vendors and key accounts.
Let’s get to work! Contact me: Rick@Searchvelocity.ca
#electricalwholesale #electricity #job #toronto
by Rick Stomphorst
Imagine a role with the flexibility to create your own schedule while helping trainees become proficient in their chosen discipline. Do you have a passion for training, teaching and coaching, and working with trainees, guiding them past the “aha!” moment, when the lights come on & it all makes sense, and we’ve kick-started their career? You will be a role model for others and act as a coach and trainer and be responsible for training new employees.
Summary
We are searching for two trainers, an e-Learning Instructor and Mentor Coach. Both roles are key in the success of this new Graphics Installer training program. Both roles are part-time six-month contracts starting in April 2023.We require industry experts with experience training and coaching. Both roles are similar but have different objectives:
e-Learning Instructor – facilitates e-Learning sessions for 10 trainees, 1-hour/week. Your role is to provide a personal learning experience and subject matter expertise for the trainees. Focus is on the e-Learning content and exam(s) preparation. Training facilitation experience is required for the e-Learning instructor.
Mentor Coach – meets virtually with trainees and the companies’ technical trainers, 1-hour/week. You role is to monitor trainee progress, provide mentorship & motivation, and evaluate each trainee’s practical shop floor assignments – a key element of certification. Mentor Coach candidates must feel comfortable with assessing trainees’ performance.
Successful applicants will take the training program so as to become very knowledgeable about the curriculum, and will be trained in our back-end systems. You will attend and be an active participant in regular planning and scheduling meetings. All paid activities.
About you
- You are an expert in your field
- 5 years Graphics Installation experience with printing, fabrication and installation of signs, install graphics of different sizes on the vehicles, large scale graphics and displays. Knowledge of vinyl graphics a must.
- 2 years training and coaching experience. Demonstrable experiencing training Graphic Installers in the safe operation of equipment to achieve desired quality
- Training facilitation experience (very nice to have)
- You have the ability to train a diverse group of people. You are confident in your abilities and can demonstrate that confidence to trainees.
- You are comfortable with virtual meetings and remote assistance
- You are capable of exercising independent judgment
- Computer Literacy – efficient in MS Office applications, Zoom, Google apps and an interest to learn new technologies (Learning Management Systems).
- Good people skills. Excellent communication skills, presentation skills and an active listener
- French is an asset
Location
- A virtual role based in Canada (no exceptions).
- Potential travel to customer sites in your region for coaching, examinations, or meetings
- Business hours, but occasional after-hours or weekends as needed to accommodate trainees.
- We need you to be flexible with the ability to work across and multiple time zones
- Bring-your-own-devices (computer, mic, webcam, cell phone)
Compensation
- This is a part-time 6month contract position
- Mileage allowance
Keywords: examiner, Technical Trainer, part-time, parttime, contract, work-from-home, remote, flex location, master instructor
by Rick Stomphorst
Imagine a role with the flexibility to create your own schedule while helping trainees become proficient in their chosen discipline. Do you have a passion for training, teaching and coaching, and working with trainees, guiding them past the “aha!” moment, when the lights come on & it all makes sense, and we’ve kick-started their career? You will be a role model for others and act as a coach and trainer and be responsible for training new employees.
Summary
We are looking for a seasoned CNC Machinist to become a Mentor-Coach for our training programs. This unique role would fit someone who excels in people skills, coaching and training and is looking to share their expertise with the next generation.
The primary responsibility of the Mentor-Coach is to
- assist the trainees and company trainers in allocating specific types of work to the trainee to ensure that the trainee successfully completes all the required Technical Learning Outcomes (TLO) of the on-the-job blended training program, and becomes certified in their discipline.
- Mentor and coach trainees as they undertake the theoretical e-learning portion of the training program and support them through the exams.
The Mentor-Coach makes technical judgements about the trainees learning outcomes, authors trainee evaluations – an evaluation decision based on technical assessments and exams.
The Mentor-Coach works with a team delivering blended on-the-job training learning programs. At any one time, there may be a dozen trainees (each from separate companies) undertaking the training program.
The Mentor-Coach works with people every day, not machines.
Top Responsibilities
The part that you play in this organization, and specific duties you are measured against
- Primary responsibility is to ensure trainees meet the Technical Learning Outcomes, industry defined technical competencies, at the conclusion of the program. In this regard, the Monitor-Coach is the program’s “eyes” to provide an independent perspective regarding progress and successful completion of all the TLOs and Shop Floor Assignments.
- You will visually review and assess each trainee’s performance and progress throughout the program and intervene as required to ensure the trainee is advancing in a successful manner towards completing the TLOs.
- The Monitor-Coach provides counsel, guidance and input to the trainee and company’s trainer.
- Provide directly to trainee’s: advice, guidance, assistance, and coaching. This will be provided when the trainee contacts the Monitor-Coach or in the judgment of the Monitor-Coach the trainee requires such. Trainees have been advised that the Monitor-Coach is available to them for this type of support and that they should contact their Monitor-Coach if they wish to.
- The Monitor-Coach will visit trainees and trainers at the worksite once or twice during the program (eventually moving to virtual visits) to examine progress of the training and/or administer the final practical exam.
- Meeting regularly with the employer’s trainer(s) to:
- Review each TLO with each employer’s trainer(s) to confirm the trainee has accomplished all TLOs on the firms mix of machinery, noting any variances
- Ensure their trainees are progressing through the training program and that the trainer(s) are updating the TLO Tracker and training management system accordingly so as to create and maintain a record of the trainees’ progress
- Learn and become intimate with their e-learning program, course content, shop floor assignments and exams
Proctor exams
- Initially you will be responsible for training new CNC machinists and operators, while future responsibilities will grow to include other manufacturing semi-skilled roles
- You will influence current and future course content, enhancements, implementation, processes, and methods
- Works closely with e-Learning Instructor and technical trainers at participating companies and Administration Manager (for orientation workshops and in-take schedules)
- This role reports directly to the Director of Programs and Registrar
About you
All the things you’re good at because you’ve done most of these before
- A master tradesperson with 10 years machining experience on a variety of CNC Machines and conventional mills and lathes in a production machine shop. You will not be machining.
- 5 years CNC programing experience
- Trained or coached people. Demonstrable experiencing training operators in the safe operation of machines to achieve desired quality and quantity of output.
- You have the ability to train a diverse group of people. You are confident in your abilities and can demonstrate that confidence to trainees.
- You are comfortable with virtual meetings and remote assistance
- You are capable of exercising independent judgment
- Post-secondary training in machining, Provincial journeyman’s ticket, or Interprovincial Certificate of Qualification Red Seal Endorsement in Machinist or Tool and Die
- Computer Literacy – efficient in MS Office applications, Zoom, Google apps and an interest to learn and recommend new technologies.
- Excellent communication skills, presentation skills and an active listener
- French language is a plus
Location
- Largely a virtual role, but we require the individual to be based in GTHA or KW area in order to attend customer sites in the GTHA & KW areas
- Some travel to customer sites for coaching, examinations, or meetings
- Business hours, but occasional after-hours or weekends as needed to accommodate trainees
- BYOD
Compensation
- This is a contract part-time position
- Mileage expenses
Why our Client?
Our client is non-profit organization who has developed with Industry programs to recruit, assess, hire and train the next generation of manufacturing workers. hey design, develop, manage, and promote Work-Based Learning programs for entry-level to mid-level skilled jobs that enable unskilled people to get hired, acquire industry-valued skills, achieve industry-recognized certification and pursue rewarding career pathways
NEXT STEPS
If this sounds like you and you’re looking to grow your career in the Tech Sector, then we want to hear from you. Please email your resume to Rick @ SearchVelocity.ca, Subject: Mentor-Coach
Keywords: examiner, technical trainer, CNC trainer, part-time, part time, contract, work-from-home, remote, flex location, master instructor
by Rick Stomphorst
Imagine leading the Human Resources function of an established software company? You will be the primary face of all HR related topics for our staff and management. We’re searching for someone who wants inspire others and take their career to the next level.
The successful candidate will bring broad knowledge of human resources functions, from hiring to onboarding, from employee compensation to job performance, employee engagement , skills development and career planning, and importantly, Employer Branding in a hybrid-workforce technology company.
You are the main point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related topics. The goal is to ensure the HR department’s operations will be running smoothly and effectively to deliver maximum value to the employees and company.
Perks
Why we’re a cool company
- Recipient of Globe and Mail & Morneau Shepell’s Employee Recommended Workplace Award
- Timmy Awards Finalist for Best Tech Work Culture
- Branham300 List of Top Canadian ICT Companies, three years in a row
- Globe and Mail’s Top Growing Companies
- Headquarters in NE Oakville. Less than 1km from the 403, walking distance to cafes and eateries
- Full benefit package from Day 1
- RRSP matching
- Tuition reimbursement and coverage of professional dues
- Conference Budget
- Fitness Membership
- 50% Cellphone reimbursement
- Flex time, Flex location (3days/week remote)
“If people only knew the great stuff we do here…” – Unsolicited quote from team member
Top Responsibilities
The part that you play in this organization, and specific duties you are measured against
- Lead the HR functions within the company: HR processes, talent planning & acquisition, employer branding, employee engagement & relations, performance management, leadership development, compensation & benefits, and People Analytics.
- You’ll work closely with Managers and your internal recruiter to attract and recruit top talent, expand employer branding, and ensure exceptional candidate experience
- Use your HR expertise, energy and business acumen to establish a trusted partnership within the company
- Navigate and introduce best practices for a hybrid workforce while maintaining our inclusive and collaborative culture
- Lead and mentor your Internal Recruiter and Culture Coordinator staff
- Play a key role in the development and roll out of new initiatives and projects that support manager excellence
- Coach and advise managers on the full spectrum of employee relations issues
- Manage annual performance review and Learning Development processes ensuring that all reviews are completed in a timely manner
- Use HRIS to ensure all employee records are up-to-date and confidential
- Always be available for our employees
Some of the Experiences & Background we’d like to see
All the things you’re good at because you’ve done most of these before
- 3-5 years in a Human Resources role with exposure to all facets of HR in the tech sector
- 2+ years of experience in performance management
- Experience with talent planning & national acquisition, employer branding, employee engagement & relations, performance management, leadership development, compensation & benefits, and People Analytics
- Strong people skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels
- Ability to inspire, motivate, educate and empower others in a positive and productive team environment
- Success in maintaining an inclusive and collaborative culture within a hybrid workforce
- Self-motivated, organized, confident, and results-orientated
- Critical thinking skills and continuous improvement mindset
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience with HRIS (BambooHR), ATS (Lever), and People Success (Lattice) software
- Post-Secondary education and a degree/certificate in Human Resources Management
- CHRP designation is an asset
- French language is a plus
Why our Client?
Our client is an amazing Canadian software product company, custom software development and IT professional services firm based in Oakville. They specialists in DevOps, Cloud Development, and Analytics & AI.
NEXT STEPS
If this sounds like you and you’re looking to grow your career in the Tech Sector, then we want to hear from you. Please email your resume to Rick @ SearchVelocity.ca, Subject: HR Manager
