Assistant Product Manager

Job Requisition Id: 121125

Business Function: Product

Primary City: Ottawa

Other Location(s):Toronto

Province: Ontario

Employment Type: Full-Time

Employment Status: Term

Language Requirement: English Essential

Employee Class and Level: CPMGA01

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 07/02/2021

Job Description

Participates in managing products and services to ensure that each generates maximum financial contribution while satisfying market needs and the Corporation’s service mandate. Develops integrated multi-functional implementation strategies and plans for approved product modification, product development and pricing programs by specifying or participating in the establishing of the required operating budgets and program deliverable (e.g. operating and financial systems, labour agreements or changes to labour practices, sales and communications support programs, etc.) by all corporate functions to ensure the Corporation’s capability and readiness for the market introduction of product and pricing changes. Monitors and assesses corporate effectiveness in the implementation of approved product modification, product development, pricing and recommends required corrective actions to be initiated by the responsible corporate functions as required.

Job Responsibilities

Below are the main job requirements and responsibilities for the Assistant Product Manager.

Participates in the planning and development of the Corporation’s product modification, new product development, pricing strategies to achieve corporate revenue, volume, market share, product cost containment and reduction, customer mail preparation and net financial contribution goals for products and services.

Through ongoing liaison with other corporate functions, identifies current and future market and operating opportunities and threats and prepares assessments of forecasts impacts on the Corporation’s market, service and financial goals for products and services.

Assesses proposed initiatives and plans of all corporate functions and the Divisions to determine their acceptability vis-à-vis, and their impact on, the Corporation’s products strategies, plans and objectives.

Prepares detailed multi-functional Corporate Product Operating Plans and operating budgets which translate approved product strategies and objectives for products and services into the specific functional activities necessary to develop and implement the operating and financial systems, procedures and infrastructures to implement all aspects of the plan.

Assists in the implementation of the multi-functional plans to ensure that new products and services are carefully launched and revenue targets achieved.

Job Responsibilities (continued)

Assesses pricing options for products and services and prepares detailed rate proposals for the Corporation’s annual rate action.

Develops and recommends sales contract pricing proposals for products and services and supports Sales and Customer Service staff in the concluding of approved agreements with customers.

Participates in the development of market share, revenue and volume, cost containment and reduction, customer mail preparation and net financial contribution targets for products and services for the setting of Corporate goals and the development of the Corporate Operating Plan.

Specifies information requirements, market and operating studies and analyzes to evaluate the market, service and financial performance of products and services against corporate goals and prepares assessments of variances form corporate goals.

Maintains extensive contacts with Division management to monitor the effectiveness of implementation of product and pricing strategies and plans.

Meets with major customers and national customer associations to gain customer feedback regarding the need for product improvements and/or the impact of possible product and pricing changes.

Qualifications

Education

• Completed post-secondary, preferably in a related field such as Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, Business Analytics.

Experience

• 2 to 3 years of relevant functional experience.

Other Candidate Requirements

• Proficient computer skills and competent with Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong communication, analytical, and customer service skills.
• One or more years of experience in a unionized environment an asset.
• Knowledge of postal convention, regulations and agreements an asset.
• Excellent understanding of marketing and customer data, targeting and campaign measurement.

Other Information

This is a 6 month term position with the possibility of extension or permanency.

Safety Sensitive Positions

This position may be considered a Safety Sensitive position.

Employment Equity

Canada Post will represent Canada’s diversity and provide a safe and welcoming workplace that embraces and celebrates our differences.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.

Conflict of Interest

The Conflict of Interest Policy prohibits employees from hiring, supervising or reporting to, directly or indirectly via the reporting hierarchy, their immediate family or close personal relations. Should you feel that you may be in an actual or potential Conflict of Interest in regard to this job opportunity, you must communicate with the designated Human Resources representative.

Accommodation

Canada Post is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by Canada Post regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Important Message

Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet the requirements as Canada Post cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Our Leadership Behaviours

Decision Making – A champion of the organization who takes calculated risks and makes prudent, common sense decisions about current issues, future opportunities and resource requirements in a timely, well thought out manner that aligns with the corporation’s best interests.

Accountability – An individual who strives for performance excellence and who holds him/herself and direct reports accountable for decisions and actions and for learning from mistakes when intended results are not achieved.

Business Orientation – A proactive individual who understands the competitive nature of the business, and is committed to sustaining the business through excellent customer service and new business opportunities.

Execution – A focused and self-motivated individual who acts with a sense of urgency and delivers on time and within budget, by dealing effectively with challenges and ambiguous situations.

Leading People – A compelling communicator and leader who engages, motivates and inspires others to achieve results and who encourages personal growth and finding better ways of doing things.

Our Values

We value diversity as an essential part of who we are as a company, how we operate and how we see our future. We believe that attracting, developing, and retaining people who reflect the diversity of Canada is essential to our success because this matters to all communities and customers we serve.

Canada Post’s corporate values reflect the principles, beliefs and aspirations that guide our behaviour and shape our culture.

Safety – We are committed to a safe and healthy environment for all our stakeholders.

Customer – We serve Canadians with pride and passion.

Respect – We treat each other with fairness and respect.

Integrity – We act responsibly and with integrity.

Transformation – We will innovate and transform to win in the marketplace.