About SJC
SJC stands as Canada’s largest privately owned communications company, distinguished by its portfolio of leading media brands, including Toronto Life, Chatelaine, and Maclean’s. A dynamic and influential organization within the industry, SJC excels in the creation, publication, and production of best-in-class content through its comprehensive content and creative studios, advanced advertising technology, and state-of-the-art print facilities. We collaborate with clients across North America to deliver innovative marketing solutions that effectively inform, inspire, and empower audiences across all platforms. With significant reach and influence, SJC has proudly been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for 22 consecutive years, a testament to our commitment to excellence. To learn more about our organization, please visit www.stjoseph.com
From its full-service multi-studio facility, SJC Content works with leading brands and retailers to create content for every channel, including photography, video, social animation, interactive e-commerce content and digital signage
SJC Content is seeking a Production & Merchandise Coordinator to join their team on a three month contract. The Production Merchandise & Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all merchandise samples are available, organized, and production-ready for Walmart photography shoots. This role serves as the primary liaison between Walmart, Shipping, Photography, Creative, and Project Management teams to coordinate sample availability and maintain efficient photo shoot scheduling. The coordinator plays a critical role in preventing production delays by proactively tracking sample status, resolving inventory gaps, and communicating updates to all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Liaison between Shipping, Creative, Photography, Walmart partners, and Project Management teams regarding merchandise sample readiness.
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Review and reconcile photography shoot lists against merchandise sample reports to verify that all required samples have arrived at SJC staging area prior to scheduled shoots.
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Monitor sample inventory and track the status of all products needed for upcoming photography sessions.
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Coordinate with Walmart contacts and Project Managers to obtain updated status reports when samples are delayed, missing, or unavailable.
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Communicate sample availability issues to Photography and Production teams to minimize disruptions and adjust schedules as needed.
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Advise on product sample delays, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of revised timelines.
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Partner with Shipping and Logistics teams to expedite the movement of merchandise samples when necessary.
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Support Creative and Photography teams by ensuring products are properly received, accounted for, and prepared before scheduled shoots.
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Identify potential scheduling risks and proactively recommend solutions to maintain production timelines.
Qualifications
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Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship management abilities.
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Experience working with cross-functional teams including Creative, Photography, Shipping, and Merchandising.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
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Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, and inventory tracking systems.
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Previous experience in merchandising, production coordination, retail operations, or photography production is preferred.
Key Success Factors
Success in this role is measured by the coordinator's ability to ensure that all required merchandise samples are available and ready for photography shoots, minimizing production delays and maximizing studio efficiency. By proactively managing sample readiness, the Production Merchandise Coordinator helps ensure photographers, art directors, creative teams, and production staff can execute scheduled shoots without interruption, resulting in timely delivery of high-quality content for Walmart merchandising initiatives.
Benefits at SJC:
SJC is committed to the well-being and professional development of its employees. Our employee benefit includes:
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Exclusive employee subscription rates for SJC publications.
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A complimentary 1-year Toronto Life Insider membership.
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Discounted annual GoodLife membership.
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Participation in the Perkopolis Perk Program, offering employee pricing at a wide range of retailers.
A Workplace Built for Everyone:
SJC Values
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Amaze our customers: We put our customers’ evolving needs at the heart of the business and inspire through our ideas, quality and service.
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Be relentlessly curious: We take the initiative to learn, try new things and brainstorm the next big idea.
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Respect every individual as equal: We value diversity as the means to creativity and cultivate a collaborative environment where everyone belongs.
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Innovate and adapt with urgency: Forward-thinking and flexible, we react quickly and boldly to change.
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Contribute to our community: We apply our resources and passions to make a difference – for people and our planet
Accommodations at SJC
SJC is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, where everyone feels welcome and has the opportunity to thrive. We're committed to creating inclusive and barrier-free recruitment processes and work environments. If you're contacted for an interview and require any accommodations to ensure a fair and equitable experience, please let our Human Resources team know. We'll handle any information you share with complete confidentiality.
Inclusion at SJC
Equality and respect for all is one of our founding values and core beliefs at SJC. We are a diverse group with associates of all ages, orientations, races and talents. We celebrate this diversity and we draw strength from it. Inclusivity at SJC means fostering a culture that welcomes and respects each individual as equal – both inside our walls and within the larger community.
