Platform & Sports Merchandising Manager

The Municipality of North Cowichan (population 31900) is located in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Southern Vancouver Island between Nanaimo and Victoria. Our communities of Chemainus Crofton Maple Bay and the South End are home to a multitude of artistic cultural and outdoor recreational activities. The Municipality provides a stable and varied work environment competitive pay and benefits. We are looking for a dynamic people-focused individual for the position of Manager Parks and Forestry. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully fostering strong working relationships with community partners including First Nations other municipalities and all levels of government agencies while implementing and monitoring the Municipality's objectives as outlined in Councils Strategic Plan and the Parks and Trails Master Plan. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in parks operations and community engagement and who can also provide oversight of forestry-related activities within the Municipal Forest Reserve. Reporting to the Director Parks and Recreation this position will require considerable experience providing overall leadership for the development and implementation of improved policies measures and programs for a municipal Parks and Forestry Department. Effective collaboration with senior management is required and is expected to provide subject matter expertise on all horticultural matters. The Director of Parks and Recreation maintains the title and authority of Municipal Forester for the organization and will provide oversight of professional forestry-related activities and decisions ensuring alignment with municipal goals and regulatory requirements. Key areas of focus for the position will be the planning operation maintenance permitting and public use programming of the following North Cowichan public spaces while identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies to prevent or minimize environmental impacts: Parks and trails; Waterfronts; natural park areas; Sports fields; Boulevards and roadway horticulture and arboriculture; Community services functions (roadside brushing mowing and street sweeping) ; and Cemeteries. Required Skills Qualifications and Abilities: Completion of a diploma or university degree in Horticulture Recreation Sport and Tourism Urban Forestry Parks and Recreation Management Parks Maintenance Management Natural Resource Management Landscape Architecture or another parks-related field. A minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in parks operations and management including at least three years in a leadership role with responsibility for supervision and project management. Considerable technical and practical knowledge related to managing and delivering diverse regional and/or municipal parks services such as complex park operations and maintenance visitor services interpretation services cemetery operations sports field operations resource management planning and public consultation. Demonstrated knowledge of trail planning construction rehabilitation and maintenance practices in alignment with the International Mountain Bicycling Association Guidelines and the Whistler Trail Standards. Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills including well-developed report writing and public presentation skills. Considerable experience with budget preparation reporting and resource allocations. Provides year-end forecasts identifies and justifies long-term capital and operating requirements. Experience leading Occupational Health and Safety initiatives and promoting a strong culture of health and safety. Ability to manage a diverse and complex portfolio of work while establishing ambitious and challenging goals; demonstrating innovative solutions to overcoming obstacles. Considerable experience in leading public and stakeholder engagement consultation facilitation and negotiation. Extensive experience leading and supervising both exempt and unionized staff clearly understanding the importance of leadership including the ability to motivate and develop a high performing collaborative team by coaching mentoring and developing staff. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal and external working relationships. Skilled in dealing openly tactfully and sensitively in a variety of situations and responding effectively to emotional triggers in self and others. Proven ability to use good judgment tact and diplomacy to resolve complex problems. Possession and maintenance of a valid Class 5 B.C. Drivers License; a satisfactory current drivers abstract will be required. The position may be physically demanding. Assets Experience in forestry-related practices such as silviculture wildfire risk mitigation road maintenance and forest education. Knowledge of legislation and regulations impacting land use practices on the Municipal Forest Reserve. Registration as a Registered Professional Technologist or Registered Professional Forester with Forest Professionals BC. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package is offered. This position is excluded from union membership. Candidates being considered will be required to undergo a comprehensive evaluation of skills qualifications and abilities. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a police information check. Roku is changing how the world watches TV Roku is the #1 TV streaming platform in the U.S. Canada and Mexico and weve set our sights on powering every television in the world. Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. Our mission is to be the TV streaming platform that connects the entire TV ecosystem. We connect consumers to the content they love enable content publishers to build and monetize large audiences and provide advertisers unique capabilities to engage consumers. From your first day at Roku youll make a valuable - and valued - contribution. Were a fast-growing public company where no one is a bystander. We offer you the opportunity to delight millions of TV streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines. About the team The Roku Content Merchandising teams mission is to enable users to discover acquire and engage with all the amazing content available across the Roku platform and The Roku Channel. We partner closely with teams across the company including Content Operations Product Engineering Content Distribution and Marketing to build and manage delightful and relevant experiences that leverage both algorithmic machine learning and editorial curation making it easy for users to get the best entertainment experience possible from their Roku devices. About the role The Merchandising Manager Platform & Sports will be a key member of Rokus International Merchandising team. Ideally this person is passionate about movies TV and sports In this role you will help develop execute and drive content merchandising and editorial curation across Canada and other international markets including Roku Platform experiences such as What to Watch Featured Experiences and Sports. Ideal candidates are strongly analytical innovative and creative problem solvers with excellent project management interpersonal and communication skillscritical to working successfully across multiple time zones. Must love working with movies TV series sports and other content types to meaningfully contribute to our overall strategy and roadmapincluding the development of new concepts in merchandising product & feature launches content verticals and tooling. Must have experience working with content management systems (CMS) and have a foundational understanding of the Canadian and international content ecosystem inclusive of Canadas sports landscape. This role requires a deep understanding of Sports leagues and their local and/or global broadcast rights. This role will be based in Toronto and report to the International Merchandising Lead. What youll be doing Partner with your Merchandising teammates and cross-functional counterparts to launch and manage content products across Canada and other markets Create and execute on editorial plans for a variety of events ranging from global-scale events like the Olympics to league-specific games Be on deck the day of key events to manage game-day merchandising operations across platform Support content curation on platform experiences including but not limited to What to Watch Live TV Featured Free and The Roku Channel Create merchandising strategies for seasonal holidays and trending global and local moments Pull and analyze data to inform merchandising strategies Collaborate with cross-functional team members from Product Engineering Operations Marketing and Analytics to drive best-in-class curation across the Roku platform in Canada Were excited if you have Bachelors degree in film media marketing business or equivalent experience 6 years experience in media content or product strategy with previous experience in Sports FAST and/or Live TV Strong knowledge of the media & sports landscape in Canada Proficiency with Word Excel PowerPoint and Jira; Airtable and Confluence experience a plus Able to work early mornings late evenings and weekends as needed In-depth experience working with content management tools (CMS) Ability to multitask juggling multiple time-sensitive projects and priorities simultaneously Ability to work within a fast-paced digital/tech environment Working knowledge of analytics tools (i.e. Looker and Tableau) and able to make data-driven decisions Comfortable working with AI tools Skilled communicator with excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills Experience working with cross-functional teammates from a variety of disciplines Ability to work independently but aware of when/how to ask for assistance French language proficiency is a plus Our Hybrid Work Approach Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday. Fridays are flexible for remote work except for employees whose roles are required to be in the office five days a week or employees who are in offices with a five day in office policy. Accommodations Roku welcomes applicants of all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations and adjustments in accordance with applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process please direct your inquiries to . The Roku Culture Roku is a great place for people who want to work in a fast-paced environment where everyone is focused on the companys success rather than their own. We try to surround ourselves with people who are great at their jobs who are easy to work with and who keep their egos in check. We appreciate a sense of humor. We believe a fewer number of very talented folks can do more for less cost than a larger number of less talented teams. Were independent thinkers with big ideas who act boldly move fast and accomplish extraordinary things through collaboration and short at Roku youll be part of a company thats changing how the world watches TV. We have a unique culture that we are proud of. We think of ourselves primarily as problem-solvers which itself is a two-part idea. We come up with the solution but the solution isnt real until it is built and delivered to the customer. That penchant for action gives us a pragmatic approach to innovation one that has served us well since 2002. To learn more about Roku our global footprint and how weve grown visit providing your information you acknowledge that you want Roku to contact you about job roles that you have read Rokus Applicant Privacy Notice and understand that Roku will use your information as described in that notice. If you do not wish to receive any communications from Roku regarding this role or similar roles in the future you may unsubscribe at any time by emailing . Sports Summer Camp Director Location Woodbridge, ON : About Woodbridge Sports Dome Summer Champ Camp At Woodbridge Sports Dome, we believe sports play a vital role in every child's development. Our Summer Champ Camp offers high-energy, skill-building sports programming for boys and girls ages 4-14 , blending top-tier instruction with safety, fun, and unforgettable experiences. Camp Details -Location: Woodbridge Sports Dome (7501 Martin Grove Road, Woodbridge)-Dates: July 2 - August 30 (9 weeks)-Hours (vary): 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday Position: Summer Sports Camp Director As the Summer Sports Camp Director , you'll be the driving force behind a smooth, exciting, and well-organized camp experience. You'll oversee daily operations, lead a team of coaches, and ensure campers leave with incredible memories—while parents leave with complete confidence in our program. Key Responsibilities: Manage sign-in/sign-out procedures for campers, ensuring safety and efficiency. Ensure the camp runs on schedule , resolving any disruptions swiftly. Oversee equipment setup, inventory, and maintenance. Leadership & Staff Management Supervise and support camp coaches , ensuring they follow the schedule and maintain high-energy engagement. Conduct weekly staff check-ins and provide feedback to optimize performance. Lead pre-camp orientation & training for coaches. Program Development & Scheduling Design weekly camp activity schedules , balancing sports drills, games, and fun challenges. Adjust programming based on camper engagement and feedback. Organize special events, tournaments, and themed days to keep camp dynamic. Parent & Camper Relations Serve as the main point of contact for parent inquiries and concerns. Address parent complaints professionally and promptly. Provide daily/weekly updates to families on camp highlights. Administrative Duties Order and manage camp supplies and equipment . Track attendance, incidents, and program feedback. Assist in marketing efforts to boost camp enrollment. Qualifications: - High School Diploma (required); post-secondary education in sports management, recreation, kinesiology, or education (preferred). -4+ years of camp experience (as counselor, coach, or director). -First Aid & CPR-C Certification (mandatory); High Five Certification (preferred). -Strong leadership —you motivate, problem-solve, and keep energy high-Organizational superstar —schedules, logistics, and parent communications run smoothly under your watch. -Available full-time (must commit to all 9 weeks + prep weeks in June). Why Join Us? Lead a fun, active, and rewarding summer program. Build leadership experience in sports education & camp management . Competitive pay at $20/hour (seasonal contract). Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal (Summer) Salary: $20.00/hour Experience: Camp leadership - 4+ years (required) Certifications: Standard First Aid & CPR-C (mandatory) Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal Benefits: Casual dress Discounted or free food On-site parking Store discount Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends Application question(s): Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job? Are you available all 9 weeks of Summer Camp? (June 30 - August 30) Education: Bachelor's Degree (preferred) Experience: Sports Camp: 4 years (required) Director: 2 years (preferred) Work Location: In person Expected start date: Similar jobs that could be interesting for you Based on the Platform & Sports Merchandising Manager in Toronto, ON vacancy Do you want to receive more vacancies? 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