We’re Central Station and we’re a different kind of agency with unique skills. For clients looking for branding, innovations, physical experiences, or digital marketing – and when it must be best in class – we’re here for them.
We’re independently owned by four partners from different disciplines. We knew there was a better way of creating work that is Central to clients today, so we built an agency around it. We’re 44 people and growing. We have a talented team of designers, developers, strategists, art directors, writers, account managers, project managers, digital marketers, and production people.
Our client roster spans a broad range of product categories. Most are Canadian, some are North American, and a handful are Global. Some use us for B2B, some B2C and others, both. Most have been with us for 7-20 years and others we’ve targeted and acquired over the past 2-3 years. Our top clients include IKO Industries, Spin Master, Nike, KPMG, Christian Dior, Wajax, Dyson, Two Bears Coffee and Deciem.
Because we have several years of experience in finding top talent to meet our client’s needs, our client, IKO Industries, has asked for our help in building their internal Public Relations team.
This position will offer a unique onboarding experience that seamlessly integrates both Central Station’s expertise and IKO’s systems and procedures.
The right candidate will be starting with the following schedule:
HSS is the internal agency of IKO Industries. The Public Relations Manager will be responsible for helping to achieve residential and commercial sales goals in the US and Canada through strategic content planning and placement as well as by engaging important audience segments across key events and all earned media channels. This position is full-time, on-site at IKO’s office located at 1900 Minnesota Drive in Mississauga.
We’re looking for someone who is confident working within a team to plan strategic public relations and who can establish, build and cultivate relationships with media partners in both the US and Canada.
Strategic Public Relations Planning:
Media Relationship Building and Management:
Trade Publications and Industry Coverage:
Qualifications and Skills:
Work Authorization and Travel:
Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, colour, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
We’re Central Station and we’re a different kind of agency with unique skills. For clients looking for branding, innovations, physical experiences, or digital marketing - and when it has to be best in class - we’re here for them.
We’re independently owned by four partners from different disciplines. We knew there was a better way of creating work that is Central to clients today, so we built an agency around it. We’re 45 people and growing. We have a talented team of designers, developers, strategists, art directors, writers, account managers, project managers, digital marketers, and production people.
Our client roster spans a broad range of product categories. Most are Canadian, some are North American, and a handful are Global. Some use us for B2B, some B2C and others, both. Most have been with us for 7-20 years, others we’ve targeted and acquired over the past 2-3 years. Our top clients include Hudson’s Bay, Nike, KPMG, Arterra Wines, Deciem, Christian Dior, Humber River Hospital, IKO Industries, Wajax, Dyson, and Two Bears Coffee.
Our office is located at 14 Birch Avenue, in the Summerhill area of midtown Toronto, but we’ve mostly been working from home/remotely since March 2020. Now that it’s safe to return to the office, we have implemented a Flexible Work Options Policy that give our team a desirable balance between primarily working from home with the option for collaborative time in the office.
Reporting to the Head of Studio, the Junior Production Designer position serves as a key role within the production department to ensure all collateral meets client expectations, style, and brand. The Junior Production Designer is responsible for creating and maintaining master templates, colour correction, small- and large-scale rollouts by creating final press ready assets. Other technical duties may include scaling, cropping, retouching, repositioning and preflighting, or eliminating defective and excessive imaging. This role also has the responsibility of archiving completed work and uploading files to various printers/fabricators.
We’re Central Station and we’re a different kind of agency with unique skills. If you’re looking for branding, innovations, physical experiences or digital marketing – and it has to be best in class – we’re here. We’re independently owned by four partners from different disciplines. We knew there was a better way of creating the work that is Central to clients today, so we built an agency around it.
Our recent growth in retail design/display has us looking for a Graphic Designer with strong 3D capabilities.
As Lead Developer at Central Station you will work with a team of designers, SEO and PPC specialists, front-end, and back-end developers in a fast-paced ad agency environment. You’ll work on your own projects and collaboratively to produce a wide range of client solutions. You’ll build and maintain WordPress websites, design and develop custom applications, work closely with our internal team as well as external technology teams. As Lead Developer your voice will be heard and directly influence the development of projects and solutions.
All the fun and only some of the commitment! Send along a CV and portfolio if you’re interested in freelancing with us. They’ll be reviewed by the higher-ups, as well as by our Senior Copywriter because, well, she’s pretty territorial. We look forward to hearing from you.