Creative Operations & Governance Manager – Hybrid in North York in Toronto

Creative Operations & Governance Manager – Hybrid in North York in Toronto

Toronto Full-Time 121500 - 148500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead creative operations and governance for wellness products on a global scale.
  • Company: Innovative natural health organization with a strong Canadian foundation.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Fluency in Spanish is essential; dynamic role with international impact.
  • Why this job: Join a mission-driven team making wellness accessible while shaping creative processes.
  • Qualifications: 5+ years in creative operations and strong project management skills required.

The predicted salary is between 121500 - 148500 $ per year.

This established and innovative natural health organization is dedicated to making safe, effective and accessible wellness products available to consumers. With a strong Canadian foundation and growing international presence, the organization is continuing to scale its creative capabilities across North America and global markets.

The Creative Operations & Governance Manager will help build and scale an international Creative Services operating model, establishing the workflows, governance, tools and decision-making frameworks needed for efficient, consistent creative execution. Working closely with the Director of Creative Strategy, this role will connect central creative leadership with regional teams and external partners while balancing local market needs with global brand consistency. This position is based in North York, Ontario, with four days per week in office.

Responsibilities

  • Develop creative governance frameworks, workflows, standards and approval pathways.
  • Own creative intake, briefing, planning, prioritization, tracking and delivery processes.
  • Establish roles, responsibilities and decision rights across teams and markets.
  • Oversee localization workflows and guidance for regional teams and external partners.
  • Manage creative assets and support Digital Asset Management (DAM) governance.
  • Identify process gaps, bottlenecks and opportunities to improve efficiency.
  • Oversee timelines, capacity, dependencies, risks and project reporting.
  • Manage, coach and develop a Project Coordinator.
  • Partner with Brand Marketing, Trade, Product Development, Regulatory and Operations teams.
  • Lead process improvements and adoption of new tools and ways of working.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in creative operations, project management, marketing operations, agency management or related experience.
  • Degree/diploma in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience developing creative workflows, governance frameworks or operating models.
  • Strong project management, prioritization and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Experience managing and developing team members.
  • Familiarity with project management, workflow, DAM and collaboration platforms.
  • Experience working across multiple markets, brands or complex stakeholder groups.
  • Global Creative Services, CPG, wellness, pharmaceutical or retail experience is an asset.
  • Spanish fluency is a necessity.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, internationally focused organization and play a key role in building the systems, processes and governance that enable high-quality creative work at scale. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Creative Operations & Governance Manager – Hybrid in North York in Toronto employer: White Bay

Join a dynamic and growth-oriented consumer organization in North York, where you will have the opportunity to lead a talented team and shape impactful marketing strategies across North America. With a strong emphasis on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive compensation including bonuses, this role offers a unique chance to drive measurable growth in the health and wellness sector while enjoying a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance.

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Contact Details:

White Bay Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Creative Operations & Governance Manager – Hybrid in North York in Toronto

Creative Governance Frameworks
Workflow Development
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Digital Asset Management (DAM)
Process Improvement
Team Management