OverviewThe IAT Manager drives integrated planning by coordinating cross‑agency inputs, managing timelines, and ensuring alignment across teams to deliver cohesive, client‑ready communication strategies. The role focuses on streamlining workflows, maintaining planning frameworks, and enabling efficient collaboration across stakeholders. It also supports execution by tracking progress, consolidating insights, and continuously improving processes and outputs.ResponsibilitiesSupport the IAT Strategy Director in developing integrated communications plans, strategic outputs, and client‑ready materialsCoordinate inputs across partner agencies, ensuring feedback, deliverables, and approvals are captured and organizedManage timelines, workback schedules, status documents, meeting agendas, recaps, and action logs across planning initiativesMaintain IAT materials, frameworks, toolkits, templates, and planning documents to ensure teams are working from current informationSupport the preparation of workshops, ideation sessions, client meetings, and internal alignment forumsHelp consolidate stakeholder feedback into clear, actionable summaries for the Director and broader IAT teamSupport the deployment and adoption of planning tools, frameworks, and processes within the Canadian marketPartner with media, strategy, data, and partner agencies to gather inputs required for communications plans and measurement discussionsTrack progress against deliverables, flag risks or dependencies, and escalate issues to the Director as neededContribute to the documentation of learnings, best practices, and process improvementsEnsure consistency, accuracy,



and clarity across IAT outputs and communicationsQualifications3–5 years of experience in communications, media, brand strategy, account management, project management, or integrated planningStrong project management and organizational skills, with experience managing timelines, workback schedules, deliverables, and stakeholder follow‑upsExperience coordinating cross‑functional or multi‑stakeholder initiativesExposure to strategic planning, campaign development, or integrated communications planningStrong written communication and presentation development skills, including PowerPoint/deck developmentDetail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneouslyComfortable working across agencies, internal teams, and client stakeholdersFamiliarity with integrated marketing and media channels, including digital, social, influencer, and traditional mediaProactive, collaborative, and solutions‑oriented approachDegree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Strategy, or a related discipline preferredSkillsStrong organizational, account management and project management skillsDetail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneouslyClear and concise communicator, both written and verbalAbility to distill complex information into structured,



easy‑to‑understand outputsCollaborative mindset with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approachCuriosity and eagerness to learn across media, strategy, and integrated planningStrong Excel and PowerPoint and presentation development skillsAdditional InformationSalary: The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $80,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision‑making. We believe in a human‑first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.Spark is an equal‑opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We create and nurture a vibrant work setting that celebrates, values and leverages all aspects of diversity and inclusiveness, attracts world‑class talent and serves as the industry benchmark for best practices. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests. Thank you to all candidates for their interest in Spark; only those selected foran interview will be contacted.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Iat - $70,000 - $80,000 A Year (Toronto)
🏢 Spark
📍 Toronto