Reports To

The Resource Manager will report to our Head of Operations

Location

It's wonderful if you can join us in Calgary, and almost as wonderful if you're anywhere in Canada.

Job Overview

At Evans Hunt, our mission is to execute projects seamlessly from project intake to launch for clients of all sizes across different industries and marketing needs. We are currently looking for an experienced Resource Manager who will be responsible for effectively managing the allocation and utilization of our human resources across all projects. The Resource Manager will ensure that our teams are optimized and that projects are staffed appropriately to meet client needs while balancing workloads and capacity.

Who We're Looking For

As part of the Operations team, the ideal candidate for the Resource Manager role will check off the boxes below.

• You have a proven track record of successful resource management. You have 35 years of experience in resource or traffic management within an agency or similar environment. You're skilled at balancing resource demands with availability and have a strong understanding of agency workflows.
• You have excellent organizational and analytical skills. You can assess project requirements and match them with the appropriate team members, optimizing for efficiency and expertise. You're proficient at tracking and analyzing resource utilization data to inform decision-making.
• You're a proactive communicator. You excel at collaborating with project managers, department leads, and team members to understand resource needs and constraints. You can anticipate potential resource conflicts and address them before they become issues.
• You use technology to do your best work. You have extensive experience with resource management tools and software such as Netsuite/Open Air or similar platforms. You're proficient with the Google Suite (Mail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides) and other productivity tools like MS Excel, MS Word, and Keynote.

A Day in the Life

Working at an agency, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with various teams across a diverse range of projects simultaneously. As a Resource Manager, these activities will likely take up most of your time:

• Managing and optimizing the allocation of human resources across all projects to ensure efficient utilization.
• Collaborating with project managers and department leads to understand project requirements and resource needs.
• Monitoring team members' availability and proactively identifying and addressing potential resource shortages or surpluses.
• Facilitating the reallocation of resources when projects are delayed or when resources become unexpectedly available, ensuring staff time is effectively utilized.
• Maintaining a centralized resource schedule and ensuring it is up-to-date with current and future project assignments.
• Analyzing resource utilization data and generating reports to inform leadership about capacity planning and hiring needs.
• Support the intake of resourcing requests, and collaborate with department leads to ensure the right team is assigned to support the client client work.
• Assisting in the onboarding of new team members and facilitating cross-functional training opportunities to enhance team flexibility.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of resource management processes and tools.
• Facilitate team enablement by managing software access, maintaining up-to-date documentation, and ensuring teams have the tools and resources needed for optimal performance.
• Creating a positive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.

What's in It for You

Evans Hunt is a full-service digital agency focused on the integration of strategy, creative, and technology. Our experienced team of 100+ employees delivers fully integrated marketing solutions for top national and international organizations. We're a fun place that does good work. Here's what we're offering:

• Salary: Starting at $75,000 per year, subject to experience.
• Culture & Lifestyle: We're an agency, and we work hard, but life is also for living. We strive to provide a respectful and inclusive workplace in which all are welcome. We're also not much for micromanagingyou'll have a lot of flexibility to deliver great work in ways that make sense to you.
• Office Availability: We're currently working remotely with the hybrid option of in-office, if you choose.
• Stuff: A laptop will be provided to you, along with a phone plan if you want it.

What We'll Ask

There are a couple of things we'll ask for as part of the application process:

• Cover Letter: Tell us a little about yourself and your fit for the job.
• Resume: A summary of your previous work experience, as well as notable projects you've worked on, will help provide a glimpse of who we're interviewing if selected.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Evans Hunt embraces and encourages the differences and characteristics that make our employees unique. The rich perspectives that result from diversity promote innovation and business success and make us more creative, flexible, productive, and competitive. These differences are an important part of not only our culture but our reputation and achievements. At Evans Hunt, diversity is a fact, and equity and inclusion are choices we make as individuals and leaders.