Director of Advertising

AVC is seeking an experienced Director of Advertising to lead and oversee strategic advertising, marketing, and communications initiatives. This hybrid role requires both in-office and remote work and involves managing teams, budgets, and high-impact campaigns across multiple channels.

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: $57.69 per hour (40 hours/week)
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in managing complex multicultural marketing campaigns, developing strategic client relationships, and leading high-performing teams across diverse markets. This position requires a unique blend of strategic vision, cultural expertise, and proven leadership in multicultural marketing services.

Specialized Experience

• Significant experience developing marketing strategies for Southeast Asian markets, including the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, and/or Myanmar
• Experience planning and executing large-scale community engagement events
• Demonstrated success in adapting global marketing campaigns for multicultural audiences
• Experience in business development and client portfolio growth

Qualifications

• Language: English
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Experience: Minimum 5 years in a related field

Work Environment

• Advertising, marketing, and public relations agency
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Budgetary responsibility between $4M – $8M

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate advertising and communication strategies
• Direct marketing strategies and advertising campaigns to promote products and services
• Analyze market research and conduct economic or commercial surveys
• Lead, hire, train, supervise, and motivate staff (5–10 employees)
• Manage contracts, budgets, and expenditures
• Act as organizational spokesperson and advise clients on advertising and sales strategies
• Oversee media relations and communications departments
• Support clients post-sale and assist with reports, brochures, newsletters, and presentations
• Publicize events, workshops, and fundraising activities

Technical Skills

• MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Project management and word processing software
• Windows OS, email platforms, LinkedIn

Areas of Expertise

• Advertising and brand management
• Marketing and market research
• Business analysis and project management
• Communications and employee engagement
• Negotiation and client relations

Additional Requirements

• Basic security clearance
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to travel (including cross-border and extended travel)

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
• High workload and large caseload
• Requires strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized, dependable, and accountable
• Client-focused, flexible, and a team player
• Quick learner with sound judgment and initiative

Benefits

Health Benefits:

• Dental, health care, and vision plans

Financial Benefits:

• Group insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

Additional Benefits:

• Employer-paid training and learning opportunities
• Parking and travel expenses covered

Eligibility

Applicants must be:

• Canadian citizens
• Permanent residents

Please do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada.

• Email: [email protected]