Project Manager Internship

Why work

with us?

• One of Canada’s best Pharmaceutical Advertising Agencies, experiencing growth and willing to transform health communication in Canada
• Be part of a growing team of highly experienced professionals, with incredible learning opportunities for future employment.
• Participate in creative and groundbreaking campaigns reaching healthcare professionals, patient and consumers.
• Work with Tier 1 Pharmaceutical Clients in Canada and on a global scale.
• Excellent work environment, with fully remote position.

Role Summary

The Project Manager provides key support for all projects within a healthcare marketing agency. They are responsible for following agency process from project initiation to final delivery, are proactive in managing tasks while still being a team player, and help the Company deliver on client expectations.

This position is a 3-month full-time internship opportunity, offering a position to learn and grow within the industry and agency environment.

The Opportunity

A remarkable opportunity for an energetic and ambitious person to learn from a highly-experienced team, while playing a key role in ensuring client deliverables. The ideal candidate is someone with strong project management aptitude and a good attention to detail, who can be independent in managing tasks while being a team player in delivery on our client expectations.

This position is key for someone who wants to learn and grow within the healthcare marketing industry, as there is room to demonstrate ownership and take on more responsibilities.

Next Level Opportunity Passed This Role

This position is a 3-month internship opportunity. Project Managers who prove interest and aptitude within the role have the opportunity to join the company as part-time or full-time Project Managers after completion of the internship.

Responsibilities / Responsabilités

Principal Responsibilities

• Support the Account Supervisor in managing all of the Client’s projects, from initial brief to final delivery.
• Ensure production of high quality communication products, on time and on budget, while managing and ensuring quality of our services to Clients.
• Identify and assist in areas of work that will ensure a positive Client relationship.

Daily Tasks

• Managing ongoing projects related to the Clients assigned to you, including opening jobs, building project proposals, background research, building timelines and estimates, updating weekly status reports, proofreading pieces, and managing final print/electronic distribution.
• Coordinating all efforts on projects, between creative, clients and external partners, and managing/adjusting priorities accordingly.
• Supporting Account Manager and Account Supervisor in managing day-to-day on accounts and ensuring a positive relationship with clients.
• Assisting with financial and administrative tasks on assigned accounts.

Important Qualities

Qualifications

• Strong project management, organization and prioritization abilities.
• Interest in science & health, a learning attitude.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and to take ownership while being a team player and mindful of others (partnership attitude).
• Enjoy listening, learning and adding value.
• Applies the Company’s ideals to all decision-making business approaches.

Minimum Requirements

A minimum of 1-year of related education or work experience is required, along with an interest in the Canadian healthcare field. Relevant areas of study include Science, Marketing and Communications.

This role is a full-time opportunity (remote), and would require 35-40 hours of commitment each week. Accommodations may be made for those currently in part-time study.

Ogilvy Canada employees are encouraged to bring their ideas, experiences and perspectives, gleaned from their varied backgrounds, to the workplace. We strive to create an environment in which all employees can feel comfortable to contribute to their fullest potential without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.