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JOB – MEDIA RELATIONS ISSUES SPECIALIST 59-74K September 22, 2009

Filed under: JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 10:13 PM

Hey people, here is another inside scoop for ya.. if this job speaks to you go for it. and god luck Rico

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http://www.gotransit.ca/hr_PUBLIC/en/jobs/09-222.htm

MEDIA RELATIONS & ISSUES SPECIALIST $59,506 – $74,744 per annum with an excellent benefits package, including OMERS Pension Plan Contract Position – up to 14 months Government Relations requires an individual to develop and implement strategic and effective media and communications plans to enhance Metrolinx’s public image. (more…)

 

JOB – MANAGER, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA RELATIONS 102-127K September 15, 2009

Filed under: JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 10:27 PM

http://go/hr_public/en/Jobs/09-206.htm

MANAGER, STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA RELATIONS

$102,081 to $127,602 per annum
with an excellent benefits package, including OMERS Pension Plan

splashWorking with an energetic, talented, and committed team in the Government Relations & Strategic Communications Division, you will manage GO Transit’s public image, and the strategic dissemination of information through issues management, corporate communications, media relations, and corporate branding.  In this role, you will be responsible for managing GO Transit’s overall media and public relations issues; strategic delivery of external and internal communications that accurately reflect GO Transit’s services and objectives; strategic delivery of print, online, media, and multimedia information and material to target markets and audiences; and ensuring GO Transit’s public image, branding, and visual identity continually reinforces a strong public and community relations profile. Location: 20 Bay Street, Toronto Qualifications: Completion of a 4-year university degree in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and/or Journalism, or any combination of education, training, and experience deemed equivalent.  Minimum ten (10) years’ experience in corporate communications, that includes direct exposure to, or demonstrated working knowledge of: (more…)
 

Job – Regional Advertising Director August 19, 2009

Filed under: JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 5:16 PM

Regional Advertising Director

Located in the heart of Ontario’s beautiful wine country, and scenic Niagara landscape, in close proximity to Toronto, Niagara Falls, and Buffalo, N.Y., you’ll find the opportunity of a lifetime. If you are a dynamic leader, driven to succeed, with a proven advertising sales and management background then this opportunity may be of interest.

Reporting to the Senior Group Publisher, working from the St. Catharines Standard, the Regional Advertising Director is responsible for complete ‘Run of Platform’ advertising sales locally for the Standard and regionally for Niagara. Success developing and implementing complete print/online/distribution programs will be a key part of your background essential. Team building and a focus on individual sales development in an energetic, upbeat environment will ensure Niagara’s Sun Media papers are the number one media choice. (more…)

 

New Business Development Advertising Sales Representative June 19, 2009

Filed under: JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 1:41 PM

New Business Development Advertising Sales Representative

Responsible for solely new, inactive business, this position is required to consistently meet and exceed sales goals by prospecting, performing cold calls, delivering sales presentations and utilizing effective sales techniques in order to influence potential advertisers.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintaining and developing relationships with clients
  • Negotiating the terms of an agreement and closing sales
  • Effectively represent Special Projects to ensure their profitability
  • Gathering market and customer information and developing needs analysis
  • Gaining a clear understanding of customers’ businesses and requirements
  • Communicating new opportunities, information and feedback gathered through field activity to appropriate company staff to remain and gain further competitive advantage
  • Reviewing own sales performance, aiming to meet or exceed targets
  • Identifying and resolving client concerns

Required skills:

  • The ability and desire to sell
  • Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A high degree of self-motivation and ambition
  • Proven business to business outside sales experience (2+ years)
  • Strong prospecting, presentation and selling skills
  • Proficient internet and computer skills
  • An awareness and knowledge of competitive media with a willingness and ability to take necessary steps to minimize their market share within London and area
  • A combination of the completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and/or three to five years of sales or marketing experience
  • Possession of a valid drivers license and automotive vehicle

Applicants should submit their resume by Wednesday, June 24, 2009, to:

Nancy Tyndall

Director of Human Resources

The London Free Press

E-mail:  nancy.tyndall@sunmedia.ca

 

Professionals for Co-Op Placement 11 weeks for FREE……. yes Free!!! April 10, 2009

Filed under: BOOKS, COMMUNITY, FREE, HOOK ME UP, JOB POSTINGS, Uncategorized — Ricardo @ 5:36 PM

Hey peole here’s the deal.. You have or work for a company theat needs help from an accountant, or some other kind of professional but the budget is tight.. Well this is right up your alley, you can get a professional to come and help your company out for 11 weeks for FREE.. yes FREE. they are certified professionals that need to get Canadian experience.. sounds like a win win :) Holla at Joanne if you want more deets.

~RM

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Hey Ricardo, .. If you know of anyone/companies that are interested in having some free help for 11 weeks -

Please have them call me Jo-Anne Thomas at 905-890-0708 Ext. 20378 or email me at

jo-anne.thomas@dpcdsb.org

Thanks, JT

 

GO Transit is hiring a Media Relations and Issues Specialist. April 10, 2009

Filed under: HOOK ME UP, JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 5:21 PM
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splash2The job posting is copied below, and is also available at this link on GO Transit’s website: http://www.gotransit.ca/hr_PUBLIC/en/jobs/09-76.htm

If you, or anyone you know, is interested in applying, please let me know. And please feel free to pass this information along to your network of friends and associates.

Thanks much, Vanessa Thomas

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MEDIA RELATIONS & ISSUES SPECIALIST
$59,506 – $74,744 per annum
with an excellent benefits package, including OMERS Pension Plan
Government Relations requires an individual to develop and implement strategic and effective media and communications plans to enhance GO’s public image. This position is (more…)

 

JOB – Intermediate Programmer Analyst March 12, 2009

Filed under: JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 1:00 PM

JOB SUMMARY
The intermediate Programmer Analyst will be responsible for designing and developing IT solutions, and making recommendations in line with functional specifications. Successful candidates will participate primarily in the deployment of OOP PHP websites. He/she will work on Canoe’s sites for the general public: projects to develop new sites, site maintenance and related tasks. Successful candidates will comply with IT procedures and standards, promote IT best practices, and update documentation on the software that has been modified.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The intermediate Programmer Analyst will be responsible for:
1. Actively design, document, implement, maintain solutions to fulfill functional specifications
2. Estimating the workload
3. Suggesting IT solutions
4. Writing and running unit tests to verify the impact of his/her work on the product
5. Responding to requests for changes
6. Complying with IT standards and best practices
7. Carrying out deployment plans

PERSONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL GOALS (more…)

 

JOB – Front end web developer March 12, 2009

Filed under: HOOK ME UP, JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 12:58 PM

(Toronto, Canada) Bring your passion for modern front-end web technologies to one of Canada’s leading news portals. Canoe.ca is looking for an intermediate front-end coder who:

- finds joy in building extraordinary interactive interfaces
- has 3 or more years experience with PHP, JavaScript, semantic HTML and CSS, and experience with AJAX/XML
- works efficiently both independently and as part of a team
- has good verbal and written communication skills
- lives in (or is willing to move to) the GTA and is able to commute to our downtown Toronto office

Key responsibilities include: (more…)

 

JOB – Senior ASP.NET UI Developer October 17, 2008

Filed under: HOOK ME UP, JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 9:29 AM

Hey everyone,

 Neil is looking for a developer.. if you are intersted or know someone who is please pass this along to them, all of his contact info is below.  However remember to say you saw it on Hook Me Up, it hepls me out. ;)

Good Luck

RM

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Senior ASP.NET UI Developer
Position and Duties
This position requires a software developer that focuses mainly in ASP.NET User Interface design and

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JOB OPP – Account Manager / Media Sales October 17, 2008

Filed under: HOOK ME UP, JOB POSTINGS — Ricardo @ 9:24 AM

Company name: www.Canoe.ca
 Position: 976741 – Account Manager

Type of position :  Permanent
Geographic area :  Ontario, Toronto
 Job field : Sales, purchasing and customer service
Main duties :  Account Manager

Specializations :
 ·  Multimedia
·  Publicity / Marketing
·  Telecommunication / Internet
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Required skills (more…)