As a Senior Media Planner, you are responsible for the day-to-day execution of media assignments at Havas Media. You are expected to understand your clients’ line of business, have experience using media tools, following best practices, and helping build best-in-class processes with your team. You organize/manage workflow; mentor junior team members to fulfil all media planning, analysis, and scheduling requests. To be successful, you must have a pulse for innovation & creativity, a proactive nature, be organized and thorough, and be a team player that keen to building meaningful connections.

Key Responsibilities

- Work closely with the team management (Manager through Group Account Director) to develop an integrated communication strategy for your client base.
- Leverage tools and research to develop insights, channel plans, and meaningful experiences.
- Work in partnership with the Investments and Performance teams to build in collaboration our tactical activation details
- Planning and execution of media plans as it pertains to assignment/agreed strategy.
- Work across specialized teams (SEM, social, programmatic, investments) to integrate digital expertise where required.
- Ensure accuracy of estimates and planned data. Quality control of all components.
- Issuance of schedules, documentation, and financials required to keep the project/campaign on track, on schedule, and within budget for the client
- Cost analysis and financial diligence in discrepancy processing
- Help guide and mentor junior team members (Coordinators, Planners) to ensure their on-going development.

Desired Skills & Experience

- 2-4+ years of experience in media planning across all channels (print, broadcast, audio, digital, OOH)
- Experience managing direct reports is an asset, though not required.




- Proactive nature and comfortable taking initiative to own assigned deliverables.
- Working knowledge of research and tools such as Pathmatics and Vivadata
- Competency in digital campaign management, including preparation and review of performance reports
- Great communication skills, including verbal and written. Ability to prepare transparent and concise emails and client-ready documents.
- Solid expertise in PowerPoint and Excel
- Organized, accurate, and attentive to detail
- Team player with a ‘can do’ attitude and demonstrated ability to follow through.
- Strong understanding of the media landscape, including positive publisher relationships and the ability to objectively evaluate proposals
- Comfortable presenting and managing day to day communication with clients
- Responsible for accurate and timely client finance reports and budget control reports (BCRs)

Desired Qualifications

- Post-secondary education in marketing, business, or a related field is an asset

Our Perks

At Havas Media, our people come first, which is why we offer a comprehensive total rewards package including:

- Centralized Downtown Office
- Hybrid Working Environment
- Flexible Time Off policy
- Paid Parental Top-Up
- RRSP Matching Plan
- Physical & Mental Health Benefits
- Dog-friendly office
- Dedicated Culture Committee & Diversity ERGs
- Growth Opportunities & Employer-Paid Professional Development

Additional Information

This role represents an active vacancy at Havas Media. You will be joining a cooperative, growth-oriented environment where ideas are encouraged, and career development is supported. The base salary range for this position is CAD $50,000 to $60,000, with final compensation determined based on factors such as work location, skills, experience, and background.

📌 Senior Media Planner (Mississauga)
🏢 Havas Media Network
📍 Mississauga