About Us:

Located in Whitby, Ontario, we’re a well-known brand for Labels and Card Products as well as Crafting Items, Binders, Index Dividers, Sheet Protectors, Hi-Liters & Markers. We sell both Consumer-Packaged Goods and Direct-to-Consumer Custom Printing.

With a customer-centric focus, we’re dedicated to producing exceptional products & services from our in-house manufacturing & distribution facility.

At Avery Canada, it’s important to us that our customers and employees are happy. We offer paid holidays (including your birthday off), annual fitness credits and a bonus program that rewards our collective success. We also offer competitive health, dental, vision plans, and a pension plan. We’re a two-minute walk to the Lake Ontario waterfront park in Whitby with grassy places, walking paths, a picturesque pier, and picnic tables! Bottom line, we think you’ll enjoy working here.

Role Description:

In general, this position will assist in the development of the annual marketing plans and support the implementation of the strategies and programs agreed upon. This may include cost reductions, new distribution, and their marketing support elements, merchandising, consumer promotions, trade support programs, packaging, market research, category analysis, concept development, product refinement, launch strategies and development and pricing.

Education, Skills and Competencies Required:

- College Diploma required, bachelor’s degree emphasis in Marketing preferred.
- 1-2 years related work experience, preferably in a classic marketing environment such as consumer-packaged goods.
- Knowledge of category management, demonstrating success in the execution of marketing plans
- Knowledge of inventory management
- Demonstrated talent in both analytical and creative areas
- Demonstrated creativity in packaging and developing collateral materials
- Excellent computer skills, including Windows O/S, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,



internet & intranet experience
- Strong project management skills – ability to pull resources together to lead a project to completion.
- Excellent written and oral communications & collaborative skills
- Ability to use analytical thinking to assess data and develop information
- Ability to work independently and within a team setting

Responsibilities:

- Day-to-day management of the assigned Portfolio
- Help formulate brand strategies and new product introductions
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects, with on-time delivery.
- Proactively identify risks and/or required changes
- Implement assigned projects with internal and external stakeholders
- Coordinate go to market materials of new products (communication & systems implementation)
- Present at sales meetings and assist in the creation of presentations for both external customers and internal stakeholders
- Development of packaging and other creative materials
- Liaison with other functional groups to address consumer and customer issues
- Manage consumer learning and market research efforts (qualitative and quantitative research)
- Support product pricing and profitability analysis for decision making
- Source data on a regular basis, define metrics and report progress against planned objectives
- Perform competitive market analysis and benchmarking
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal/external customers.
- Adhere to safe work practices, instructions and rules and perform work duties in a manner that ensures the health and safety of all employees




- Ensure compliance with CCL financial policies, internal controls, and applicable regulatory and tax requirements.
- Use AI tools to enhance thought processes and improve efficiency

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the business.

Vacancy Type:

- This is for a current open position

Avery Products Canada is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible environment for all applicants and employees. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and provide accommodations throughout the application and interview process upon request to ensure an equitable experience. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected ground under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $55,000.00-$65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Whitby, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Do you possess a College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field?
- How many years of experience do you have in marketing, product management, category management, or a related field?
- Do you have experience working in a consumer-packaged goods (CPG) environment?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- What are your salary expectations?

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Product Manager (Canada)
🏢 Avery Products Canada
📍 Canada