Minor in advertising.Major inmattering. Academy is a full-service, social-first agency that makes brands matter to the people who matter most to them. We’re on a mission to connect what brands have to say with what people actually care about—through best-in-class strategy, creativity, and cultural insight. We’re growing, and with that comes the need to be more intentional about how we hire, support, and develop our team. Academy is looking for aPeople & Culture Managerto help us do exactly that. This job is not easy. But it’s meaningful. It’s hands-on. It’s a constant pursuit of betterment—for the agency and for the people in it. And it’s a chance to build an environment where smart, capable people can do the best work of their careers. About the Role This is ahigh-impact, hands-on rolereporting to the President. You’ll own the full employee lifecycle—from hiring great people, to helping managers lead better,



to building the systems and structure that make the agency run more effectively. You’ll operate as the sole HR / People lead, which means being proactive, resourceful, and comfortable figuring things out without a playbook. You won’t just run processes—you’ll build and improve them. You’ll work alongside our Ops function (focused on process and resourcing), while owning everything related to people, performance, and culture. Success in this role looks like ahealthy, high-performing, and engaged team, with clear expectations, strong management, and a culture that supports outstanding work. On a day-to-day basis, the People & Culture Manager will be responsible for: Hiring & Talent Own end-to-end hiring across creative, strategy, and client-facing teams (

📌 People & Culture Manager (Toronto)
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