Planner Jobs in Ottawa, ON

Company description

Spark Foundry is the agency that is shaped by ideas. We believe everyone’s ideas are powerful – big or small. Our knack for exploring them makes us better.

We strongly believe in collaboration, where a thriving working relationship leads to everyone’s best work. Luckily, this conviction attracts likeminded clients and talent to create a positive and magnetic team.

We’re constantly adapting to each of our clients’ businesses’ needs to avoid stagnation. This ensures that our clients get the best service to tackle their future-facing challenges and that our team stays on their toes.

Above all, we love to go above and beyond what’s expected of us. We’ve done this through media innovation that is recognized by both the industry and by our clients who reap the benefits.

The near future is very bright for Spark Foundry, whether that’s a result of Publicis Groupe’s investment in groundbreaking global & local tools and data solutions or because of the contagious momentum amplified by new team members and new clients.

Overview

As an Assistant Media Planner , you will play an integral role in supporting the planning, execution, and optimization of media campaigns across a variety of channels. Working closely with planners, supervisors, and activation teams, you will help transform client business objectives into effective media strategies that drive measurable results.

This role is ideal for someone who is curious about consumer behavior, passionate about media and marketing, and eager to build a strong foundation within one of Canada's leading media agencies. You'll gain exposure to media planning, research, analytics, budgeting, and campaign stewardship while collaborating with cross‑functional teams and media partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Planners and Supervisors in managing and executing approved plans across all media
• Assist in the development and organization of supportive data and media research for plans and recommendations
• Gain an understanding of client and competitive business
• Learn about Starcom proprietary tools, industry tools and platforms – develop a strong working knowledge on what they are and how to use them
• Manage contracts/ insertion orders and any resulting revisions with media vendors through our campaign stewardship platforms: DDS/Prisma
• Responsible for addressing discrepant media invoices
• Assist with billing process
• Responsible for updating blocking charts, budgets, and budget summaries
• Update competitive media reports and technical support for presentation materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; degree or concentration in advertising, marketing, business administration, and communications preferred
• Track record of success throughout post‑secondary career and previous employment
• Strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Solid verbal and written communication skills. An ability to tell a story
• Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving abilities
• Able to work successfully with teams, handling multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines under pressure
• Detail‑oriented and able to produce accurate work product

Additional information

At Spark Foundry, you'll have the opportunity to learn from industry experts, work on exciting client portfolios, and develop the skills needed to grow into a successful media planning professional. If you're detail-oriented, analytically minded, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience supporting integrated media campaigns across digital, social, search, video, audio, and traditional channels.
• Exposure to leading media planning, research, reporting, and billing platforms.
• Opportunities to work with collaborative teams and industry‑leading clients.
• Ongoing learning and development through training, mentorship, and Publicis Media's proprietary tools and resources.
• A clear career growth path within Spark Foundry and the broader Publicis Media network.

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary for this position is $40,000 CAD per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision‑making. We believe in a human‑first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.

Spark is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work environment that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world‑class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. We thank all candidates for their interest in Spark however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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