Grapevine Media is a Canadian digital marketing agency focused on building high-performing marketing campaigns for our clients. Our work is productized, process-driven, and built to scale. We focus mainly on website design, SEO, blog content, paid advertising and other lead generation techniques.We are strong on sales, strategy, and client acquisition, and we are now at the stage where we want to grow our operations team in a smart, sustainable way.This role is designed for someone who wants more than just a job. It is for someone who wants a clear growth path, increasing responsibility, and the prospect to grow into a leadership or partnership role over time.Job DescriptionThis is a hybrid role that combines hands-on technical work with project management responsibilities.In the early stage, approximately 80 percent of your time will be spent on technical execution, primarily:WordPress website builds using DiviSEO implementation and optimizationThe remaining 20 percent of your time will focus on project coordination and client management.As Grapevine Media grows and the client base expands, this role is intentionally designed to shift gradually toward full-time project management, with less hands-on technical work over time. We will help you build your team below you, enabling you to manage a small team of designers and developers as our client base grows.Eventually, for the right candidate, this role may evolve into:Project ManagerBusiness ManagerJunior Partner with profit sharing or equity opportunitiesWhat You Will DoWebsite Design & DevelopmentYou will play a hands-on role in building and maintaining WordPress websites, with a strong focus on Divi. This is a core part of the role, especially in the early stages.Your responsibilities will include:Building WordPress websites using Divi based on defined scopes and layoutsCustomizing layouts, styles, and content to match brand guidelinesImplementing responsive design and ensuring websites look great on all devicesMaking ongoing updates, improvements, and refinements to existing client sitesCollaborating with internal documentation and SOPs to deliver consistent resultsIdentifying opportunities to improve UX, performance,



and clarity for end usersThis role requires someone who is comfortable working inside WordPress day-to-day and can confidently execute website tasks without heavy oversight.SEOSEO is one of Grapevine Media's core services. You do not need to be an expert in every aspect of SEO on day one, but you must either have a strong foundation or a strong desire to learn and grow in this area.Your responsibilities may include:Keyword research using SEMrush and related toolsOn-page SEO implementation across websites and blog contentTechnical SEO basics such as site structure, indexing, and page optimizationSupporting directory submissions, citations, and foundational off-page SEO tasksReviewing SEO performance and implementing recommendationsFollowing and improving SEO workflows and checklistsWe have clear processes and training in place. The most important trait here is curiosity, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in how search engines work.Project Management & Client ExperienceAs part of this hybrid role, you will also support and gradually take ownership of project management responsibilities. The primary goal is to ensure clients feel supported, informed, and confident in the progress of their projects.Your responsibilities will include:Acting as a point of coordination between clients and the internal teamEnsuring project timelines, tasks, and deliverables are clearly trackedProactively communicating progress and next steps to clientsAdvocating for the client's goals and expectations internallyHelping clients understand timelines, dependencies, and any changes in scopeEnsuring work is delivered to a high standard and aligns with agreed plansOver time,



this area of the role will grow in importance as you transition from hands-on execution into more leadership and coordination.How This Role EvolvesThis role is intentionally designed to evolve as Grapevine Media grows.In the early stage, your focus will be primarily hands-on. You will spend most of your time working directly on website builds and SEO execution, while gradually taking on project coordination responsibilities. This ensures you have consistent, meaningful work while the agency continues to scale.As our client base grows:You will spend less time executing technical tasksYou will spend more time managing timelines, deliverables, and client communicationWe will help you build a team below you, allowing to begin overseeing other technicians and contractors as you hand over your work to themYou will help improve systems, workflows, and internal processes as you see fitFor candidates who demonstrate strong ownership, leadership, and strategic thinking, there is a clear long-term path toward a Project Manager, Business Manager, or Junior Partner role. This may include profit sharing or equity discussions for the right person.This is not a static role. It is designed for someone who wants to grow alongside the business.Why Work With Grapevine MediaWe focus on doing fewer things well, with strong systems, clear expectations, and room for continuous improvement.Here's what makes working with Grapevine Media different:Real growth opportunitiesThis role is designed to grow into leadership, not stay stuck in execution forever. If you're a skilled technician wanting to build a team, this is for you.Remote-first and flexible We work with talented people in Canada, the Philippines, and beyond, focusing on outcomes over hours. Work when you want, where you want.Family Owner Business We are a small, family-owned business, not a stuffy corporate office. We care deeply about our employees and our clients, and that really shows.Client-first mindsetWe care deeply about our clients' outcomes and communication, and we expect the same from our team.Long-term thinkingWe are building a sustainable agency, not a short-term hustle. The right people grow with us.If you are looking for a role where your work matters, your skills grow, and your responsibilities expand over time, this role was designed with you in mind.

📌 Digital Marketing Project Manager (Ottawa)
🏢 Grapevine Media
📍 Ottawa