We're on the hunt for a highly organized and proactive Junior Project Manager to help our team deliver top-tier creative workon time and on budget. If you excel at managing deadlines, budgets, and the occasional curveball, this role is for you!
You'll play a key supporting role in keeping projects on track from initiation to completion, ensuring clear communication and seamless execution. Bonus points if you can do it all with a smile.
If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and are eager to grow, wed love to meet you!
About Us
The Turn Lab is not your typical creative agency. As consultancy-led problem solvers, we tackle unique challenges with a tailored blend of research, strategy, creative, media, and technology. Think of us as a powerhouse creative labfueled by bold ideas, innovation, and the grit that built us from the ground up. Were ambitious, thick-skinned, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, always on the lookout for curious, passionate, and solution-driven individuals to join our ranks.
Pride in our work? Absolutely. Excitement about tackling challenges head-on? Always. And if youre looking to work for a purpose-driven organization thats a certified B Corporation and 100% carbon-neutral, well, we might just be the perfect fit.
Were proud to be an equal opportunity employer who values diversity, inclusion, and a sense of humour because lets face it, if youre not having fun while solving tough problems, whats the point?
What Youll Do
In this role, you will be working closely with Senior Project Managers, Account Managers, Designers, Production Artists and QC specialists, youll be responsible for ensuring smooth project workflows and clear communication between teams. In summary, you will:
- Help define project budgets, establish key phases and set project timelines.
- Monitor costs, resources and scope to ensure projects stay on budget.
- Schedule and assign appropriate resources for task and/or project completion.
- Participate in project briefings with key stakeholders and ensure expectations are set on deliverables.
- Prepare and consistently update project documentation through all phases of the project life cycle.
- Ensure resources are completing tasks on schedule.
- Facilitate and lead as needed internal meetings.
- Provide input and updates to client leads on all assigned projects including invoicing information.
- Engage directly with clients as needed throughout the project, providing timely updates, gathering feedback, and ensuring alignment on deliverables and expectations.
- Build and maintain positive client relationships.
- Support workflow optimization and process improvements within the team.
What Youll Bring
- Post-secondary education in project management, marketing, or a related field.
- 12 years of experience in a project management or coordination role, preferably within an advertising or marketing agency.
- Basic understanding of
creative and production workflows (print, digital, video a plus).
- Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with clients, present information clearly, and manage feedback constructively.
- Relationship-building skills with a focus on fostering trust and collaboration with both clients and internal teams.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with a problem-solving mindset and proactive attitude.
- Proficiency with MS Office/Teams, PM Tools, and workflow systems.
- Experience with Workbook or similar project management software is a bonus.
- PMP designation and/or experience in broadcast or video production is an asset.
- Experience with real estate category considered a plus.
Why Youll Love Working with Us
Were committed to making work feel rewarding, flexible, and fun!
- Competitive Pay & Perks: Industry-benchmarked salary and a stellar benefits package.
- Time to Recharge: Three weeks vacation to start,
extra-day long weekends and birthday day off.
- Work Your Way: A hybrid work model (2 days on-site/week) and supportive work-life balance.
- Added Bonuses: Paid bike-to-work program and a dog-friendly office.
How to Apply
If this opportunity excites you, then we cant wait to see your resum and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
Were ambitious. We defy the current. We challenge our clients, each other, and anyone who says that a challenge isnt fun. We value diverse and broad talents, ideas, and approaches.
We embrace diversity, inclusion, and equity. We value differences and uniqueness. We respect and encourage everyone to share their experiences, thoughts, and views everyone has a voice at the turn lab.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Visit www.theturnlab.com to learn more about us!