Yo Peeps.
Open for applications until March 19th, The Region is hiring for a Rapid Transit Communications Manager.
This is a VERY important gig. If you think you might be a good fit.
Thanks for letting me know about this Tritag. You guys rule.
Archive for the ‘Biz’ Category
Mar
08
The Brandtannery Launch was super fun last night. So many people that I’ve been meaning to catch up with, all in one room! PLUS… delicious drinks, and a very cool space.
Loved being on the panel with Dan and AJ Mueller, and being able to call up Mike from Property Guys to talk a little about his story too. Here’s me being serious.
We were talking about “Aha!” moments… that second where it clicked in your brain that you were on the right path and really ON TO SOMETHING. My thoughts were a little disjointed, as I had just come off a really intense convo with Jamie, Obersun and P about … the meaning of life. So apologies, if I wasn’t very fluid in my comments! haaha.
Here’s Amy!
And here are some lovely edibles. PJ, you rule.
Hope everyone had fun!
There’s lots more pics over here on the Brandtannery FB!
H.
Nov
08
If you like magazines, and you particularly like responsible, and locally crafted magazines, you might want to check out this deal on Groupon today:
Alternatives Journal - 1 year subscription (that’s 6 issues) for only $16!
What a ridiculously awesome deal.
From the Groupon page:
First published in 1971, Alternatives Journal ’s editors pack six issues per year with environmental analysis aimed at fostering community action, which helped garner the publication an Utne Independent Press Awards nomination in 2011. Readers discover ideas on how humanity can reach a more sustainable future, or glue googly eyes to the kitchen clock and debate the latest eco-news from Canada and around the world. Pages flip to features crafted by some of the nation’s foremost eco-friendly wordsmiths, and past contributors have included Green Party leader Elizabeth May as well as author and activist Naomi Klein. Each edition stuffs mailboxes with both informative and engaging brain feasts, such as articles on the food system, environmental education, and the inherent relationship between musicians and the environment. Housed at the University of Waterloo, Alternatives Journal’s publication pros fact-check each of their written creations before bundling them up in knitted wool sweaters and sending them out for peer review.
You should think about it, but not for too long, deal is good for today only. 40 years in publishing. that is badass.
Happy Reading!
H.
Oct
26
Had this sent to me – check it out, apply if you’re interested!
Opportunity: Marketing and Communication Specialist - Cambridge Office
Cowan Insurance Group provides insurance and risk management products and services to businesses, organizations and individuals. Founded in 1927, Cowan has over 300 employees operating out of nine locations in Ontario.
At Cowan, we believe our employees make the difference. That’s why we provide a professional, motivating, team environment where contributions are valued. This belief, supported by an entrepreneurial culture, has helped build a company with a strong history and an exciting future.
We are hiring for a Marketing and Communication Specialist in our Cambridge office.
Responsibilities: Under the leadership of the VP, Marketing and Communications this individual will be accountable for providing marketing and communication support to business initiatives to attract and retain clients and employees. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to implement marketing plans to align with business goals. In addition, they are capable of writing and self-editing engaging content across all marketing tactics. The Marketing and Communication Specialist is a proactive and strategic thinker with excellent judgment. They are excited about online marketing environments. They are a team player who drives to deliver by partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- University degree or related college diploma in journalism, public relations or Marketing
- 3-5 years previous experience providing marketing and/or communication support is a must, as is the ability to manage to tight deadlines and budgets
- Strong negotiation and project management skills
- Knowledge and experience in the development and implementation of online marketing and content strategies
- Experience within the financial services industry is preferred.
About Cowan Insurance Group
Cowan is one of the largest privately owned insurance brokerage operations in Canada specializing in business and personal insurance. We provide additional services through a consulting team that specializes in assisting employers with their retirement and group benefits requirements, and a team of financial advisors specializing in financial planning and living benefits.
Apply
We invite interested candidates submit their resume and salary expectations in confidence to human.resources@cowangroup.ca or by fax to: 519-650-6368.
While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, we will contact only those selected for interviews.
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H.
Oct
21
I’m going to the Friday Oct 28 Session – anyone wanna come with?
Should be Informative … and I CAN’T wait to hang out in the new WALTERFEDY office….
H.
Oct
19
So, the Maple Leaf/Schneider’s Plant in Kitchener is closing down… Record Article HERE.
Mixed feelings from me….
Totally sucks ass 1200 people will lose their jobs – but let’s be honest, the stuff I hear about working there is definitely suboptimal… and some times nearing death and dismemberment.
It’s not like it’s the old JM Schneider Sausage plant anymore.
However….
Totally rules that our neighbourhood will stop smelling like poor little burning piglet…. although don’t get me wrong, i love bacon like woah… except when i burn the SHIT out of my hand while making it…. as per the other week… i digress.
Maybe this will encourage more people to check out awesome places like The Poultry Place, Well Fed Farms/Oakridge and The Markets….
I hope we can find a sustainable industry to transition those workers into…
But that’s just my optimistic hippie heart speaking.
Anyone have any ideas?
H.
PS. Interesting convo along a similar note – happening over at Wonderful Waterloo.
Oct
07
Wow. remember when i updated this blog? Yeah… me too… sigh!
Just KIDDING! It’s just been a busy week at work! RELAX!!!!!!!!
On to business – do you do one of these things? do you actually want us to not kill the planet? you might want to volunteer your time with Sustainable Waterl00 – they’re making some serious shit happen. You could be part of it!
Sustainable Waterloo Region currently has the following openings:
If interested in a particular position, please send an email with a current resume and cover letter (optional) toLucy.Ho@sustainablewr.ca, with the job title clearly marked in the subject line.
Lead Graphic Designer Job Purpose:
The Lead Graphic Designer is responsible for developing the Sustainable Waterloo Region brand and maintaining a consistent visual identity across a diverse range of print and web projects.
The Lead Graphic Designer is responsible for developing the Sustainable Waterloo Region brand and maintaining a consistent visual identity across a diverse range of print and web projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop design standards that are communicated through internal and external branding guidelines, style sheets, and other necessary media
- Review and approve all graphic design work to ensure proper brand representation
- Provide approvals for external use of the Sustainable Waterloo Region logo
- Assist with the ongoing graphic design needs of Sustainable Waterloo Region, including the revision and creation of print materials, signage, web design, corporate slide decks, and year-end report
Key Skills Required:
- Post-secondary education in graphic design or marketing related discipline
- Solid graphic design experience, with an understanding how to produce designs that meet organizational objectives
- Ability to provide constructive feedback and guidance to creative graphic designers
- Strong organizational skills
Time commitment: Approximately 4 hrs per week, plus weekly team meeting.
Marketing Manager Job Purpose:
The Marketing Manager is responsible for the oversight, planning, resourcing and execution of marketing-related projects.
The Marketing Manager is responsible for the oversight, planning, resourcing and execution of marketing-related projects.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, execute and maintain an annual marketing plan and strategy
- Manage a team of 5-7 volunteers; including graphic designers, a communications specialist and a marketing resource coordinator
- Ensure marketing volunteers are engaged and working on projects they enjoy
- Assign projects requested from other functional areas that require marketing support
- Provide research and guidance on marketing related issues for internal and external initiatives
Key Skills Required:
- Post-secondary education in a marketing related discipline
- Relationship management and project management skills an asset
- Excels at leading and motivating a team of volunteers
- Strong organizational skills
Time commitment: Approximately 4 hrs per week, plus weekly team meeting.
Legal Advisor Job Purpose:
The Legal Advisor is responsible for providing Sustainable Waterloo Region with ongoing legal aid counsel.
The Legal Advisor is responsible for providing Sustainable Waterloo Region with ongoing legal aid counsel.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Tasks may include but are not limited to;
- Reviewing legal documentation with an eye to protecting Sustainable Waterloo Region’s interests (i.e. funding agreements, terms of references, partnership agreements, etc…)
- Creating and supporting existing Sustainable Waterloo Region legal documentation (i.e. RCI member service agreements)
- Providing ongoing guidance on Sustainable Waterloo Region’s activities as they relate to the organization’s legal obligations
Credentials Required:
While others will be considered, preference will be given to candidates with an L.L.B or J.D, and who are licensed to practice law in Ontario
Time commitment:
Fluctuates with needs, based on ongoing projects – as well as participation in weekly team meetings.
Finance Manager Job Purpose:
The Finance Manager is responsible for providing guidance on day-to-day financial activities within the finance functional area at Sustainable Waterloo Region, oversight of financial record keeping and financial reporting, as well as the strategic planning and budgeting for the organization as a whole.
The Finance Manager supports two volunteers at Sustainable Waterloo Region:
- Financial Operations Lead
- Finance Coordinator
The Finance Manager works closely with:
- Controller
- Board Treasurer
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Budgeting
- Development of a static budget for Sustainable Waterloo Region, broken down by quarter/month, on an annual basis.
- Creation/maintenance of a flexible budget, as required.
- Tracking of key financial and performance metrics, with a comparison to budget, on a monthly basis.
Financial Record Keeping & Reporting
Responsible for developing tools/processes/systems for tracking financial performance in order to increase day-to-day transparency on Sustainable Waterloo Region’s financial position.
- Review and sign-off of internal financial statements produced on a quarterly basis.
- Review of annual financial statements and presentation to Board of Directors.
- Support the Executive Director in providing budget updates to the Board of Directors.
External Relations
- Support Finance Operations Lead in maintaining relationships with local bank, the CRA and any other external stakeholders related to Sustainable Waterloo Region’s finances
- Support the Executive Director and Financial Operations Lead on the preparation and support of the annual audit
Skills needed to be successful in this role:
- Comprehension of day-to-day financial activities within a small business/NPO
- Familiarity with financial reporting and accounting standards; specific experience with an NPO is a key asset
- Understanding of various budgeting concepts and tools for financial modelling
- Experience with financial modeling in Excel
- Ability to keep self motivated, while providing guidance and leadership to others
- Ability to work in a team
- Passion for environmental issues
Time commitment:
Approximately 6-8 hrs per week (varying with time of year), including weekly team meeting(s) and monthly Finance team conference call.
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DO IT, PEOPLE!
H.
Aug
08
Brief Description
Are you a hi-tech guru who loves the arts, science and technology? the web and smartphones? Creative Enterprise Enabling Organization has a great plan to expand the Region’s creative sector hand-in-hand with the growth of the high-tech community. We need a technical leader to build on our plans, and execute them. We want to be an international showcase for how to deploy modern technologies to leverage and build upon our existing creative assets, to build our audiences locally,nationally and globally, and to continue to drive our innovative intersections between art, science and technology.
Full Description
- The job combines the CTO and Architect roles
- CTO – acquire and manage the technology resources needed to implement the vision. These resources will include a team of staff and contractors.
- Architect – paint the technology picture so that it can be implemented by the team.
- CEEO is a startup. The day you start it will be you, the CEO and some contractors. But we’ll grow, and quickly if we execute well.
Requirements
- Two or more year’s experience managing technical staff and contractors.
- Two or more years experience as a software architect, with a good knowledge of the tools of the trade and some demonstrable creative accomplishments in the web and mobile arenas.
- Experience with the design of event-oriented aggregation systems is an asset.
- Experience with design of loyalty/rewards systems is an asset.
About CEEO
The Creative Enterprise Enabling Organization is a business strategy driven out of the Prosperity Council to deliver against the economic imperative and objective of retaining the best and the brightest talent in Waterloo Region by driving sustainable creative economies. The Creative Enterprise will enliven the physical and cultural fabric of Waterloo Region by building upon our existing assets and creating new ones, by fostering creative endeavour in traditionally defined arts and culture while also exploring the powerful intersections of art, science and technology and by promoting the search for bold, undiscovered ideas as our regional brand. Its return on investment will be the retention and capture of top talent to fuel our economic development presently and to provide meaningful, if not world changing work for generations to come.
CEEO Mission
- To position the Region as a world class destination to live, work, play and stay by initiating and sustaining outstanding creative enterprise.
To accomplish the Mission, the Creative Enterprise Enabling Organization will:
- GROW THE PIE by securing investments and creating sustainable revenues streams for the sector and for CEEO operations and special projects
- INVEST IN SPECIAL PROJECTS THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO CHANGE OUR WORLD by managing investment for projects that require risk capital and allow the creative sector to go from good to great
- PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICES from financial to marketing to grant writing etc.
- PROVIDE RESOURCES by making access to advice and expertise available to the sector
For further information please visit creativeenterprise.ca.
You can send your resume to:
Heather Sinclair
CEO, Creative Enterprise Enabling Organization
heather@creativeenterprise.ca | 226-929-5622
Jul
21
So, if you’re awesome – and you’re a senior designer, you will DEFINITELY want to check out this posting at Machteld Faas Xander.
Happy Applying! And tell’em who sent’ya ;)
Good Luck :D
H.
Jun
03
POSITION TITLE: Business Communications Coordinator
FULL TIME PERMANENT
DATE: June 2011
You’ll be representing the Volunteer Action Centre of K-W & Area and its services to the community. Work with member organizations and the business community to strengthen the capacity for volunteering in Waterloo Region.
HOURS: 35 Hours per week. Regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
SALARY: $33,000 plus benefits
APPLY BY June 17, 2011:
H.
May
06
Dear all the artists and creative entrepreneurs out there in Waterloo Region –
Neruda Productions is doing some great sessions for us – and they’re FREE at the end of this month.
You’ve just got to register in advance – no acceptions.
Here’s the schedule:
Professional Development 1 : Accounting and Finances by Jaqueline Morris – Tues May 10 6pm-7:25
Professional Development 2: Copyright, Laws and Regulations with Don Bourgeois – Tues May 10 7:35pm -9.
Grant Writing : Arts Fund with Martin DeGroot (this will be awesome! if you are doing creative or artistic projects in Waterloo Region – GET TO THIS ONE) Tues May 17 6pm-7:25
Grant Writing : Ontario Arts Coucil with Michael Murray Tues May 24 6pm – 7:25
Grant Writing: FACTOR with Brent Bain Tues May 24 7:35-9pm
You can contact Kim for more details, or to register at Kle@pwywo.com
H.
Apr
26
Thanks to a recent grant from the City of Kitchener’s Local Environmental Action Fund, Sustainable Waterloo has received funding to hire a contract full-time Business Development Manager position (June 2011 – Sept 2012).
This position will help to grow the Regional Carbon Initiative (with a focus on Kitchener-based organizations) much quicker than originally planned and to scale the overall impact of Sustainable Waterloo – AWESOME!
Intrigued? Here’s the JOB.
You’ve got to have a passion for relationship building, be self-motivated, a strong communicator, and has a real tenacity to achieve ambitious goals – still intrigued? Apply by Fri May 6.
H.
Feb
17
So, on Tuesday, Karl of Cute Gecko and I did a marketing workshop for the farm community on behalf of FoodLink! It was so fun and you can read ALL about it HERE. There was video – but it all must have been rubbish, because there’s none on the cute gecko blog ;)
hahahaa, this is Karl and I getting our tech fix before we dive in to talk marketing with Old Order Mennonites, for those of you that aren’t familiar with the term – that’s the type of Mennonite that drives a buggy and doesn’t have the internet… or electricity.
AND THEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We got invited out to Stewart’s farm to check out his Greenhouse and almost ready Tomatoes! I was kind of stressed about this – because my emails were piling up and i was LOSING it! ahaha but, once we got out there I was SO INTO IT. OMG! I love horses and cows! THEY’RE THE CUTEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stewart – who allowed me to photograph him :) – and his ride.
Pretty. That’s some Secretariat posing going on there…
SO CUTE!
THE CUTEST!!!!!!!!!!!
OWhoa. this is a GREEN.HOUSE. The camera was steaming up it was so warm in here!
Peter tries the first tomato of the season! exciting!
Are these Cherry or Grape Tomatoes? I’m not sure.
Sooo beautiful. I love (visiting) the country ;)
Just bringing the hybrid home.
Ok. So I had a great time. It was so awesome checking out Stewart’s farm. I highly recommend you go and see where food actually comes from, because that shit is CARAZY.
Thanks FoodLink and Cute Gecko for the wicked opportunity.
H.
Jul
26
A friend of mine is looking to hire a SaaS System Administrator at Desire to Learn. Pretty much one of the raddest companies in KW at the moment. Here’s an overview of the job:
The main responsibility of the SaaS System Administrator is advanced server and application administration, design, key project deliverables and leadership in our mission critical datacenters. These mixed mode Windows/Linux environments are designed for high-availability and performance and are the critical infrastructure from which the Desire2Learn SaaS offering is based. You will be part of a team of highly experienced IT professionals responsible for delivering the world class Learning Suite of Desire2Learn products to millions of students and education institutions around the world.
Go Here for more details & to apply.
If you’re a douche… please don’t say you saw the job listing here… if you’re awesome, feel free to mention you read it on RQ.
H.
Jul
23
Couple updates from Sustainable Waterloo that I wanted to pass along to you.
1. THEY LAUNCHED THEIR BLOG! Exciting! Here’s a link, check back often or subscribe via RSS.
and
2. They’re looking for a couple volunteers… an HR Generalist and an IT Co-ordinator.
So if you want to get involved, and have expertise in those areas, get on it.
That’s it! It’s Friday!
What’s up for the weekend? My plan is to have a quiet one. Hopefully that happens.
H.
Jul
15
Check out this AWESOME Job Opportunity at the Communitech Digital Media Hub thingidy thingy:
| Overview:
Reporting to the VP, Digital Media, the Operations Manager is responsible for the ongoing exceptional operation of the Hub. This includes allocating client space, responding to client needs, and ensuring the facilities’ ongoing maintenance and repair. In addition, the incumbent provides technical support and troubleshooting for a variety of systems and platforms.
Full Description:
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Requirements:
The formating on this post is screwy. sorry, in a rush, busy day!
H.
Jul
06
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR – FULL TIME TEMPORARY
WATERLOO COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE
This is a full-time temporary position covering maternity leave beginning November 2010, for 12
months.
The role of the Executive Director is to provide leadership, management and support to the staff
and volunteers at the centre to ensure excellent customer service to the public and program
participants. The role is a great opportunity to work with a volunteer community, providing
support and mentoring in the execution of their duties.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
- To supervise all staff in the day to day operation of the centre.
- To recruit and manage volunteers.
- To develop a regular schedule of programs, activities and events for the centre in a
- business-like way in order to generate net positive program revenue for the centre
- To maintain financial records and manage cash flow in consultation with the Treasurer
- To maintain a record of corporate documents which includes but is not limited to minutes,
- corporate policy, position descriptions, grant applications and contracts in consultation with
- the Secretary
- To prepare and update a future-oriented statement of financial position and annual estimate
- of future income and expenses of the centre
- To negotiate partnerships and collaborative opportunities with individual artists and other
- community arts organizations to the mutual benefit of the centre and the community
- To negotiate service and supplies contracts where required
- To research and complete applications for funding and sponsorship opportunities to
- maximize funding and grants available to the centre
- To work with City of Waterloo staff in the day to day operation of the centre
- To report to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis.
- To keep the President of the Board of Directors informed of operational issues at the centre
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years work experience in arts programming,
excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with all stakeholders including
staff, volunteers and the Board of Directors, a strong computer skills and proficiency with
Microsoft Office as well as flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
A satisfactory Police Records Check is a requirement for this position
HOW TO APPLY
Salary range will be from $30,000-$40,000 per annum and is subject to board approval.
Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter, with salary expectations to
info@buttonfactoryarts.ca or to the WCAC, 25 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON N2J 1R8.
Only individuals considered for an interview will be contacted. Applications accepted until
August 31, 2010.
Think you’re up for it?
H.
Apr
15
As I’ve mentioned, I attended this event put on by the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre a few years ago - and it was really interesting.
Met lots of great people – which was definitely the highlight. Here’s the lowdown on this Saturday’s event… it’s not too late to register – and check out ALL the familiar faces that’ll be presenting some great sessions. If you do something creative – and hope to sell it/make money/apply for grants/have anyone hear about it – you should spend the $49 to check this out:
You can register HERE.
Mar
30
Holy. Busiest 2 days ever. I am sorry readers… I wish I would have posted this yesterday. wah-wah.
Yesterday, I was at the Venture 4 Change (Social Entrepreneurship) event, as you know… and it was FANTASTIC and yes, the all caps ARE definitely necessary.
Capacity Waterloo, and specifically Jennifer King, did a killer job pulling together relevant and engaging speakers, as well as pulling it all off without a single issue. Every speaking slot was accompanied by some sort of group discussion and let this be a lesson to anyone organizing anything – if you don’t engage the people listening, you will lose them.
Personal highlight was connecting with local people whose work I have only admired from afar, it was great to be interacting with them in an environment that was 100% welcoming. And then there were the usual suspects ;)
Beautiful day to be out at Whistle Bear golf club in Cambridge… omg i’m sooo badass.
Jerry Greenfield (co-founder of Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream) was the keynote speaker and was soooooooo interesting. I mean, he’s got a great story to work with – but he really makes you live it, ya know? It’s kind of felt like an Uncle that you’re parents have told you a ton about, but you’d never really met – and then he comes to dinner and he is everything that you imagined he would be.
… and he brought you ice cream.
COME ON. How great is this picture?
Ok, so I’m not going to go on and on and on about it… there’s lots of places you can check out for a lot more details/recaps/photos/tweets:
- Twitter Hashtag Search for V4C10
- Sey Doggy’s Recap
- Ramy’s v4c Photo Gallery
- Renjie’s Recap
- Joseph Fung’s comments on “Celeb CEOs” a topic that came up in the AM.
- if i missed you, add’er in the comments.
I will say, that Ramy (thanks for the photos) made a great point – he hopes that by the year 2020, there will be no need for the term “Social Enterprise” – every business will measure their triple bottom line, and every customer will demand that the companies they engage with care about the social impact of whatever it is that they do.
I think that says it all, yes?
H.
Mar
24
I know, I know, you’re sick of hearing about this event from me, but too bad.
The event last night was great – 300 people, good snacks and interesting speakers.
One of them was Stephen of Enermodal. Seriously, if you haven’t heard of these guys, check’em out. Doing amazing work with LEED certified buildings across Canada… and reducing their company’s carbon footprint with some really cool initiatives for their employees.
That leads me to this: one of the reasons that the companies cite when they explain why they work with SW is… employee satisfaction/engagement/retention.
Man, how true is it that young people feel more compelled to work at/for a company that actually gives a shit about the environment? SO. TRUE.
If you’d like a play-by-play of last night, check out my twitter (@angrycelery) and to view the Sustainable Waterloo 1 year annual report, Go HERE.
Nice work friends at SW, very excited to work with you over the coming months.
H.
Mar
22
For those of you that adore Marty Avery as much as I do -
Here’s a great video of her being interviewed by Natalie of She Takes on the World at the TEDxWaterloo event in February.
Marty Avery (interviewed by Natalie MacNeil)
H.