Key Role

The primary focus of this role is to position GS1 Canada to meet sector and community needs, as well as meet corporate strategic objectives. The incumbent is a key senior member within the team mandated to make an integral contribution.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and executes stakeholder initiatives, managing communities and working groups and directing implementation plans and projects;
• Establishes, builds and manages relationships with prospects and existing stakeholders within assigned sector(s) to identify and drive new opportunities as well as engage in incremental services;
• Secures and executes contract negotiations with existing and potential stakeholders;
• Ensures ongoing understanding of all emerging technologies and services provided by GS1 Canada and elsewhere;
• Participates in industry and government events associated with related sectors and provides strategic insight to internal stakeholders in order to deliver and maximize value;
• Defines product strategies and roadmaps by working with internal and external stakeholders;
• Prepares and leads project plans to ensure timely completion of deliverables through milestone setting, best practices and project management;
• Assists with the assessment of potential technical partners and assists with a partnership strategies and contracts;
• Ensures priorities of the team are managed and delivered, by directing and reviewing work, providing necessary training and development as well as preparing and delivering performance reviews as applicable;
• Provides leadership to foster a work environment where employees are highly motivated, hard working, superior contributors and view GS1 Canada as a career;
• Ensures that the team is consistently acquiring new skills as well as enhancing and growing the current skills within the group;
• Performs various other duties as delegated.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a diverse study program (i.e. Communications, Arts, Computer Science, etc.), with post graduate studies (i.e. MBA) an asset;
• At least five (5) years experience in a technical role in Supply Chain / Logistics / Solution Provider with demonstrated success defining and launching initiatives within a fast-paced, technology-driven environment and with preference given to those with a background in category management, retailing and distribution;
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet, etc);
• Proven working knowledge of Project Management methodology;
• Passionate driver with proven influencing skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels to advance business priorities;
• Previous proven successes working in a fast-paced, multi-level, project-based environment with emphasis on tight timelines and delivery;
• Proven leadership skills and achievements that will effectively gain the confidence and support of internal and external stakeholders;
• Proven organizational abilities with strong attention to detail as well as effective analytical and problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to facilitate discussions with a diverse stakeholder group and negotiate requirements;
• Preference will be given to candidates with a demonstrated, clear understanding of existing products offered by GS1 Canada;
• Bilingualism (French & English) an asset;
• Entrepreneurial spirit suitable for fast-paced, results oriented environment, requiring flexibility for ever-changing needs.

Interested and qualified candidates may contact us by sending a resume and cover letter detailing relevant skills, knowledge and experience to careers@gs1ca.org

Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.