Production Coordinator - Contract

About SJC

SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms. With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.stjoseph.com

From its full-service multi-studio facility, SJC Content works with leading brands and retailers to create content for every channel, including photography, video, social animation, interactive e-commerce content and digital signage

SJC Content is seeking an experienced and highly organized Project Coordinator on an initial 3-5 month contract to lead cross-functional projects supporting creative, content, and digital marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Agile project management, digital asset management (DAM), content production workflows, and marketing automation. This role requires close collaboration with creative, marketing, content, and technology teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent projects from initiation through delivery using Agile project management methodologies.
• Facilitate project planning, sprint ceremonies, status meetings, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including creative, marketing, content, production, and technology resources.
• Oversee project timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and resource allocation.
• Partner with creative teams to manage the development and delivery of print and digital advertising campaigns.
• Ensure efficient utilization and governance of Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems, including asset organization, metadata standards, and workflow processes.
• Support and optimize marketing and content automation workflows to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Monitor project performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement process improvements.
• Maintain project documentation, reporting, and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, priorities, and success criteria.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management experience supporting creative, marketing, or digital content teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Experience working with Digital Asset Management (DAM) platforms.
• Understanding of marketing automation tools and workflow automation processes.
• Familiarity with content creation, production, and delivery for both print and digital advertising campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and project tracking.
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud applications, including Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile certification (CSM, PMI-ACP, or equivalent).
• Experience with project management platforms such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, Workfront, or Smartsheet.
• Experience working in a creative agency, marketing organization, or in-house creative services team.
• Knowledge of digital marketing, content operations, and creative production workflows.

Benefits at SJC:

SJC is committed to the well-being and professional development of its employees. Our employee benefit includes:

• Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
• A complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
• Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
• Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.

A Workplace Built for Everyone:

SJC Values

• Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
• Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
• Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
• Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
• Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet

Accommodations at SJC

SJC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If you're contacted for an interview and require any accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable experience, please let our Human Resources team know. We'll handle any information you share with complete confidentiality.

Inclusion at SJC

Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.