Growth Analyst Intern

Positions available: 1 Team of 3-4 students or 1 individual student Our team is looking for interns to join our business development team. If you want to apply your love of financial modeling and corporate strategy, we’ll provide foundational knowledge for a career in corporate development, private equity or M&A. Tools we often use include google, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, excel and Power BI. It is not a requirement that you have experience with these tools but we hope that you are excited about learning and applying them as you work through the internship. Projects/Deliverables: Our business development team is diverse, coming from varying backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. We are true hybrids – marketers, asset managers, domain experts & analysts, IT Specialists - who translate growth strategies into value added action. You will work with a mentor on the business development team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects) that will have a real impact on business, strategic prospecting and or corporate development. Some possible areas of application may be in: Identifying new potential accounts or M&A targets that align with our target segments. Compiling relevant market and industry information. Developing a list of prospects to reach out to. Building customizable outreach scripts and follow up materials. Data cleaning, sales forecasting, sales operations Trend analysis, opportunity analysis, and/or building visualizations for business and corporate development managers to better understand performance. Super Amazing Skills You’ve Totally Got: Working towards a degree in business, accounting, arts and/or humanities. Students should demonstrate their interest in competitive intelligence, research, business development or corporate growth. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, high level teamwork skills, excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability, and initiative. Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access;, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory 1- hour daily meetings. Primary contacts at company: Business Development leader, IT Specialist and Innovation Leader, other business participants. To apply , please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter that responds to the following questions: · Which aspects of this role do you find particularly interesting? · What skills/experience do you have that relates directly to your areas of interest? · What learning and/or career goals do you have for this internship? · Are you available for full-time or part-time hours? If you select part-time, then please indicate your preferred days and times. Applicants selected for the role will be hired as an independent contractor on an 8-week contract (start date is flexible to meet your program requirements). Through the Level UP program, students will be eligible to receive a $1,400 CAD honorarium after successful completion of 80 hours. after successful completion of 80 hours.

Finance Intern

Positions available: 1 Team of 3-4 students or 1 individual student Overview: Our team seeks interested interns to join our financial analysis team. If you want to apply your love of analysis and the hunt for real key performance indicators to real initiatives, well then, we have lots of projects to inspire the analyst in you. You will work with a mentor on financial team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects), that will have a real impact on our growth. Some possible areas of application may be financial modeling related to real estate, technology spending and activities-based costing. Skills for roles: Working towards a degree in accounting or business. Arts and humanities students should demonstrate their interest in accounting or business. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, appreciation for problem-solving, attention to detail, teamwork, excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability and initiative. Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office -MS Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook. Mandatory 1- hour daily meetings. Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist, Innovation Leader, Financial Leader, other business participants. To apply , please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter that responds to the following questions: · Which aspects of this role do you find particularly interesting? · What skills/experience do you have that relates directly to your areas of interest? · What learning and/or career goals do you have for this internship? · Are you available for full-time or part-time hours? If you select part-time, then please indicate your preferred days and times. Applicants selected for the role will be hired as an independent contractor on an 8-week contract (start date is flexible to meet your program requirements). Through the Level UP program, students will be eligible to receive a $1,400 CAD honorarium after successful completion of 80 hours.

Data Analysis Intern

Positions available: 1 Team of 3-4 students or 1 individual student Our team seeks interested interns to join our Innovation Labs. If you want to apply your love of innovation and ideas to learning, experimentation and thinking outside the box this might be right for you! Tools we often use include excel, email marketing tools, social media platforms, google analytics, SEO, digital ads, excel, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Power BI. It is not a requirement that you have experience with these tools but we hope that you are excited about learning and applying them as you work through the internship, if required. Projects/Deliverables: Our Innovation Labs team is diverse, coming from varying backgrounds, experiences, & skill sets. We are true hybrids - domain experts & analysts - who specialize in collaborating with business users and senior leaders to gather requirements and brainstorm solutions. You will work with a mentor on the Innovation team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects) that will have a real impact on a brand’s growth through digital marketing. Some possible areas of application may be in data cleaning, content data analysis, optimization and modeling, content marketing project analysis, optimization and modeling, content platform analytics and modeling, and/or building visualizations for content creators or project managers to better understand performance. You will learn how to present solutions and pitch ideas using new technologies to build a proof of concept and enhance existing tools. Working in agile sprints, you will design, develop and test prototypes for brands at Mayk. Your Super Skills: Working towards a business degree in IT or a data related role. Arts and humanities students should demonstrate their interest in marketing and data. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, high level teamwork ability, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability and initiative. Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. Excellent written and verbal skills and a love of technology and how it improves business and work life. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided : Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory 1- hour daily meetings. Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist and Innovation/IT Leader, Other business participants

Content Analytics Intern

Positions available: 1 Team of 3-4 students or 1 individual student Our team seeks interested interns to join our content analytics team. If you want to apply your love of statistics and media to creative and business decisions this might be right for you! To qualify, you must be enrolled & returning to school upon completion of the internship. Tools we often use include SQL, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, excel, Power BI and other programming languages. It is not a requirement that you have experience with these tools but we hope that you are excited about learning and applying them as you work through the internship. Projects/Deliverables: Our data team is diverse, coming from varying backgrounds, experiences, & skill sets. We are true hybrids - software engineers, domain experts & analysts, - who specialize in translating questions into methodical approaches, experiments, & products. The team uses data-driven methods to power decisions, inform strategy, build robust data products, & identify opportunities for innovation across the company. We think deeply about data (limitations and benefits) and communicate our output coherently. Content analytics as part of the data team focuses on applied questions relating to the strategy and optimization of all of our content from articles to video to social media. You will work with a mentor on the content analytics team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects) that will have a real impact on our content strategy. Some possible areas of application may be in data cleaning, trend analysis, content categorization, content modeling, opportunity analysis, content performance analytics and/or building visualizations for content creators or project managers to better understand performance. Your Super Skills: Working towards a degree in IT or data related role. Arts and Humanities students should demonstrate their interest in improving operational efficiencies through digital transformation and data analysis. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, high level teamwork skills, excellent written and verbal communication capabilities, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability, and initiative. Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. We are seeking an enthusiastic team of learners (3 – 4 students) with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory 1-hour daily meetings Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist and Innovation/IT Leader, Other business participants. To apply , please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter that responds to the following questions: · Which aspects of this role do you find particularly interesting? · What skills/experience do you have that relates directly to your areas of interest? · What learning and/or career goals do you have for this internship? · Are you available for full-time or part-time hours? If you select part-time, then please indicate your preferred days and times.

B2C Digital Ad Intern

Positions available: 1 Team of 3-4 students or 1 individual student Our team seeks interested interns to join our Innovation Labs. If you want to apply your love of innovation and ideas to learning, experimentation and thinking outside the box this might be right for you! Tools we often use include Excel, email marketing tools, social media platforms, google, SEO, Kijiji, Shopify, Facebook, Facebook Marketplace, digital ads, excel, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and PowerBI. It is not a requirement that you have experience with these tools, but we hope that you are excited about learning and applying them as you work through the internship, if required. Projects/Deliverables: Our Innovation Labs team is diverse, coming from varying backgrounds, experiences, & skill sets. We are true hybrids - domain experts & analysts - who specialize in collaborating with business users and senior leaders to gather requirements and brainstorm solutions. You will work with a mentor on the Innovation team on a B2C project where your responsibility will be to enhance sales through the creation of ads and content (copy and potentially photography) for ecommerce channels such as Kijiji, FB, etc. This project will have a real impact on a brand’s growth through digital marketing. Some other possible areas of application may be in research, copy development, data cleaning, content data analysis, optimization, and modeling and/or building visualizations for content creators or sales managers to better understand performance. Working in agile sprints you will deploy digital marketing initiatives that support sales growth for brands at Mayk. Your Super Powers: Passionate about digital marketing Passionate about helping small businesses grow Strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, appreciation for problem-solving, attention to detail, high level teamwork skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability, and initiative. Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. Excellent written and verbal skills and a love of technology We are seeking a team of enthusiastic learners (3 – 4 students) with the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory 1- hour daily meetings. Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist and Innovation/IT Leader, other business participants. To apply , please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter that responds to the following questions: · Which aspects of this role do you find particularly interesting? · What skills/experience do you have that relates directly to your areas of interest? · What learning and/or career goals do you have for this internship? · Are you available for full-time or part-time hours? If you select part-time, then please indicate your preferred days and times. Applicants selected for the role will be hired as an independent contractor on an 8-week contract (start date is flexible to meet your program requirements). Through the Level UP program, students will be eligible to receive a $1,400 CAD honorarium after successful completion of 80 hours.

Accounting Intern

Positions available: 1 Team of 3-4 students or 1 individual student Our team invites interested interns to join our accounting team. If you want to apply your love of accounting, tax and finance to real initiatives you’ve come to the right place. You will work with a mentor on accounting team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects), that will have a real impact on our growth. Some possible areas of application may be in performing comprehensive analysis year over year on selected accounts, conducting fixed asset analysis and review, preparing other statistical, financial and accounting reports, keeping financial records, maintaining and balancing various account, recording investments, preparing payable log, providing other general accounting support. Skills that count: Working towards a degree in accounting. Students should demonstrate their interest in improving accounting procedures and compliance. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, appreciation for problem-solving, attention to detail, high level teamwork skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability and initiative. Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided : Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods : Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office - MS Word, PPT, Excel, Outlook. Mandatory 1- hour daily meetings. Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist, Innovation Leader, Accounting Manager, other business participants. To apply , please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter that responds to the following questions: · Which aspects of this role do you find particularly interesting? · What skills/experience do you have that relates directly to your areas of interest? · What learning and/or career goals do you have for this internship? · Are you available for full-time or part-time hours? If you select part-time, then please indicate your preferred days and times.

Content Technical Writer

Overview: Our team seeks interested communicators to create and maintain documentation related to various digital transformation initiatives - enthusiasts should be eager to assist users and work closely with various internal groups. Projects/Deliverables: Specific deliverables will be outlined in more detail upon commencement of the role, but some overarching projects a candidate or team may be involved with include the following. 1. Creation of technical and user documentation related to IT systems and business applications. More specifically these business applications assist with: Services success, including superior project experience, accelerated project delivery, empowered employees Sales success Data analysis and visualizations 2. Documenting business requirements for new customizations Expertise required or a strong desire to learn : SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Power BI, project management and sales management processes. Skills for success: Working towards a degree in writing or IT. Arts and humanities students should demonstrate their interest in improving operational efficiencies through digital transformation. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking ability, appreciation for problem-solving, attention to detail, high level teamwork skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal capabilities, ability to work under pressure and under tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability and initiative. (Phew! That’s a lot but we know you’ve got it!) Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. Understanding of relational databases for customers, projects, inventory, etc. Ability to appreciate process improvements for both documentation processes and business applications. Desire to drive the development and maintenance of end user documentation based on new processes and information gathered while maintaining and updating info based on tone for our communication strategy. Excellent written and verbal skills and a love of technology and how it improves business and work life. Ability to engage users and or subject matter experts to gather required information and functional specifications which may included collecting, documenting and validating detailed analysis of business functions, rules and processes; contributing to continuous improvement of the practices through research, piloting new techniques and establishing more efficient processes. Desire and capability to proactively research product changes to determine scope of edits for assigned areas of documentation. Independently write new documentation based on use cases, user stories, feature requirement documents, specifications, information from developers and product managers, and use of the product. Provide input on documentation design and implementation. Edit documentation to ensure consistency of language and style as well as correct application of templates. Produce screenshots, flowcharts, and other graphics. Attend and actively contribute to writing and scrum team meetings as well as special teams with the technical documentation group. Partner with other teams such as IT Support, Training/Talent, and Professional Services to understand and respond to customer documentation needs. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving gurus who have the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that a candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory meetings. Primary contacts at company : IT Specialist and Innovation/IT Leader, Content Editors

Data Analysis Intern

Positions available: 1 Team of 3-4 students or 1 individual student Our team seeks interested interns to join our Innovation Labs. If you want to apply your love of innovation and ideas to learning, experimentation and thinking outside the box this might be right for you! Tools we often use include excel, email marketing tools, social media platforms, google analytics, SEO, digital ads, excel, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, and Power BI. It is not a requirement that you have experience with these tools, but we hope that you are excited about learning and applying them as you work through the internship, if required. Projects/Deliverables: Our Innovation Labs team is diverse, coming from varying backgrounds, experiences, & skill sets. We are true hybrids - domain experts & analysts - who specialize in collaborating with business users and senior leaders to gather requirements and brainstorm solutions. You will work with a mentor on the Innovation team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects) that will have a real impact on a brand’s growth through digital marketing. Some possible areas of application may be in data cleaning, content data analysis, optimization and modeling, content marketing project analysis, optimization and modeling, content platform analytics and modeling, and/or building visualizations for content creators or project managers to better understand performance. You will learn how to present solutions and pitch ideas using new technologies to build a proof of concept and enhance existing tools. Working in agile sprints, you will design, develop, and test prototypes for brands at Mayk. Your Super Skills: Working towards a business degree in IT or a data related role. Arts and humanities students should demonstrate their interest in marketing and data. Strong analytical skills, critical thinking, attention to detail, high level teamwork ability, interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexibility, adaptability and initiative. Innovative mindset and desire to improve operational efficiencies. Excellent written and verbal skills and a love of technology and how it improves business and work life. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory 1- hour daily meetings. Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist and Innovation/IT Leader, Other business participants To apply , please submit a copy of your resume and a cover letter that responds to the following questions: · Which aspects of this role do you find particularly interesting? · What skills/experience do you have that relates directly to your areas of interest? · What learning and/or career goals do you have for this internship? · Are you available for full-time or part-time hours? If you select part-time, then please indicate your preferred days and times.

Talent Projects

We seek a team to join our Talent group. If you want to apply your “passion for the people” this might be right for you! Tools we often use include Google, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and various other Talent applications. It is not a requirement that you have experience with these tools but we hope that you are excited about learning and applying them as you work through the internship. Projects/Deliverables: Our Talent team is diverse coming from varying backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. We are true hybrids – idea mavericks - who specialize in reward and recognition, wellness, communication and talent acquisition programs. You will work with a mentor on the Talent team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects), that will have a real impact on our people initiatives or even our practices – you’ll help empower the people so to speak. Some possible areas of application may be in reward and recognition campaigns, wellness and community programs, colleague events or training, strategy and communications, performance management systems, recruiting, onboarding, digital HR systems. Committing to our people through innovative programming will definitely make an impact on the future of our work-life experience. Some big deal projects may include: Data cleaning, analysis and modelling of HR related content (includes visualization) HRM software requirements research and document Development of internship, coop database Aiding in recruitment and selection activities Development of training materials Revised job descriptions and career ladders/pathways for each job classification Improved HR forms to ensure compliance and better utilization An improved onboarding process Agile reporting initiatives Other contribution to the execution of strategic priorities laid out in the agile Talent roadmap. Your Super Skills: Working towards a degree in business or HR related role. Arts and humanities students should demonstrate their interest in improving talent operational efficiencies. Strong analytical skills, critical thinker, problem solver, detail oriented, a team player, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexible, adaptable and pro-active. Innovative mindset and a visible commitment to people practices that are premised on the values and mission of the firm. We are seeking enthusiastic learners who have the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidates require to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory 1-hour weekly meetings at agreed upon days/times. Primary contacts at company: Talent Team, IT Specialist, Innovation Leader, Other business participants

Talent Intern

We seek a team to join our Talent group. If you want to apply your “passion for the people” this might be right for you! Tools we often use include Google, SharePoint, Dynamics 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI and various other Talent applications. It is not a requirement that you have experience with these tools but we hope that you are excited about learning and applying them as you work through the internship. Projects/Deliverables: Our Talent team is diverse coming from varying backgrounds, experiences and skill sets. We are true hybrids – idea mavericks - who specialize in reward and recognition, wellness, communication and talent acquisition programs. You will work with a mentor on the Talent team to identify a project (or set of smaller projects), that will have a real impact on our people initiatives or even our practices – you’ll help empower the people so to speak. Some possible areas of application may be in reward and recognition campaigns, wellness and community programs, colleague events or training, strategy and communications, performance management systems, recruiting, onboarding, digital HR systems. Committing to our people through innovative programming will definitely make an impact on the future of our work-life experience. Some big deal projects may include: Data cleaning, analysis and modelling of HR related content (includes visualization) HRM software requirements research and document Development of internship, coop database Other contribution to the execution of strategic priorities laid out in the agile Talent roadmap. Your Super Skills: Working towards a degree in business or HR related role. Arts and humanities students should demonstrate their interest in improving talent operational efficiencies. Strong analytical skills, critical thinker, problem solver, detail oriented, a team player, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines, flexible, adaptable and pro-active. Innovative mindset and a visible commitment to people practices that are premised on the values and mission of the firm. We are seeking enthusiastic learners who have the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidates require to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development and Remote Access, SharePoint, Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word and PPT. Mandatory 1-hour weekly meetings at agreed upon days/times. Primary contacts at company: Talent Team, IT Specialist, Innovation Leader, Other business participants

Accounting

Details A variety of projects for 1 to 3 candidates related to support the following initiatives. Build out activities based costing matrix for each project type Perform comprehensive analysis year over year of selected accounts Conduct fixed asset analysis and review Prepare other statistical, financial and accounting reports Keep financial records and establish, maintain and balance various accounts Provide general accounting support Recording investments either using Excel or using specific software program Assisting with certain administrative functions as required Prepare payables logs Key Deliverables/Outcomes: vary per project Expertise required : accounting and financial background or equivalent work experience; detail oriented; desire to learn and keep on top of new developments; ability to use a range of techniques to analyze an issue; ability to plan, prioritize and complete multiple projects. Resources provided: Our project team will provide high-level instruction about and access to relevant data. Communication happens in English. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Primary contacts at company: Senior Finance Professionals, Accounting Manager, Economist

Competitive Intelligence & Market Research

Overview: Our agency is seeking a Competitive Intelligence & Market Research Analyst Intern to support our Business Development and Growth teams. The intern will have the opportunity to conduct in-depth research on, and analysis of companies, industries, markets, and trends. This is a chance to play an active role in producing reports and insights that drive corporate and client growth initiatives and activities. Some key responsibilities would be: Collection, maintenance, tracking, and reporting of business intelligence. Devise and evaluate methods for collecting data. Present findings to the team through charts, graphs, and other visual means allowing us to make better-informed decisions about BD activities and campaigns. Interpret the data collected, organizing this information into statistical tables and reports. Create visual representations of industry trends and the competitive landscape. Measure effectiveness of marketing programs and strategies. Participate in regular team meetings to discuss key items related to best practice and current projects and deliverables. Adhere to the requirements/expectations outlined by the CEO and/or VP, Business Development Collaborate with Client and Creative Services teams to better understand client goals. Expertise required: Candidate must have advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); have experience working with CRM systems; have experience with financial, research, marketing and/or sales analysis; familiarity with Power BI and/or Power Apps; and excellent organizational skills. The ideal candidate will be a detail oriented and critical thinker who is committed to producing exemplary research that meets requirements and deadlines. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to and an overview of relevant systems/data for the role. There will be regular dialogue with the Business Development lead and company executives. Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams Primary contacts at company: VP, Business Development; Senior IT Resource

Software Development – Recommendation App / Matching Engine. Corporate Dating.

Overview: We are seeking a candidate or team to assist with the creation of a software tool that will serve as a matching engine as we sift through data. The data consists of lead targets––collected via research as well as discussions with target companies––and must be matched with criteria that indicate synergy between the company/individual and another company/individual. Think of it like a dating app, you have certain characteristics/attributes of a potential mate/connection and based on those characteristics/attributes we want to appreciate the “best fit” between you and another individuals/companies. Project: The automated tool(s) must be able to sift through large quantities of data matching details (key characteristics) from a list of gathered contacts, including whether to identify them as a buyer, seller, merger or network candidate etc. At the moment we have data from approximately 600 companies to match, and more will be added on an ongoing basis. Additionally, attributes continue to be added and refined related to the data. Therefore, solution should be extendible. Some examples of the matching criteria include: Individual Manager/Leader Characteristics Company or Organization Size (based on number of employees, partners, shareholders etc.) Company or Organization Revenue Services or Products offered by the Company or Organization (Quantity and Type) Locations (both geography and number of) Status (whether they are interested in buying, selling or any other type of business transaction) Deliverables: The tool should produce a report/dashboard with KPIs that outline not just matches made, but the number and quality of matches etc. It would be ideal if this report can be extracted as an excel document. Expertise required: Knowledge and experience with software development, AI/machine learning tools and the capability to connect the tool with other business applications (Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI applications). We are seeking an enthusiastic learner with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist, Innovation Leader, Business Development Manager

Machine Learning, AI / DATA – Recommendation Engine / Development

Role: Our team is seeking a candidate or team with AI/machine learning development skills , to build automated tools in support of two project management processes. Specifically, the tools would perform a) elements of our company’s brief-writing process and b) digital asset search, classification and identification. An overview of the role’s objectives includes: Building a tool that generates creative briefs. Based on provided data inputs and scans of previous briefs, the tool should be able to identify and predict the appropriate workflow, roles and timelines for new projects as they arise Building a digital asset (image) search and classification function that can identify and assign assets to creative projects based on need. (Vetting an extensive image bank/library to determine which assets best fit a campaign would improve the efficiency of our design team.) Key Steps/Deliverables: Review data related to brief writing and digital asset search procedures Design and create (or program a tool) to generate creative briefs Design and create (or program a tool) to classify assets during search Expertise required: the candidate or team must have a background in and understanding of how to design and develop AI/machine learning systems and processes. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide a review of the data relevant to both tools, and also offer a high-level roadmap for how to best apply/utilize the data in the creation of the AI tool. We will also, of course, provide access to relevant raw data and any current classification systems in place. Additionally, there will be dialogue with the IT team and subject matter (marketing and creative team) experts. Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: Senior IT Resource, Marketing Leader and IT Support Specialist

Digital Transformation Support

We have a number of IT digital transformation related projects. Projects, are outlined below.Benchmark SharePoint as a DAM – digital asset management tool. Overflow of IT support desk. Sales/crm, and IT support desk - business needs, technical requirements, prototyping, customizations and documenting use of crm and field service apps and BI (Dynamics 365, power platform). Project management system business needs, technical requirements, prototyping, customizations and documenting (SharePoint, power platform (PowerApps, BI, azure, project operations). Marketing performance management; reporting, technical requirements, prototyping, customizations and documenting use of SharePoint, talent software (dynamics365, PowerApps or other) and BI. HR system business needs, technical requirements, prototyping, customizations, and documenting Project management of IT projects (customizations in SharePoint) Intranet Site / SharePoint Various power app applications – contractor management, PowerApps automate with FileApp Connector Other roles related to Application development to support a digital asset (image) search and classification function that can identify and assign assets to creative projects based on need. (Vetting an extensive image bank/library to determine which assets best fit a campaign would improve the efficiency) Application development related to matching synergies between companies…based on services, geography, revenue, partners, office, location proximity Applications development integrating external resources through API calls Data base development As a member of the team you could work in agile/scrum (no matter what project) and learn Jira (for IT support desk, it move to field service), Microsoft Business Applications – which may include SharePoint, dynamics and power platform tools (apps, bi, etc.), etc. Expertise required or desire to learn: Knowledge and experience with both Apple, Windows and Linux, Creative Cloud/Adobe products, PHP, WordPress, VOIP technologies, scripting languages (such as Python, PowerShell, VB Scripting, C#) and various Microsoft applications and systems (including Dynamics 365, Azure, Active Directory) is ideal. Experience working with/troubleshooting MS SQL would be an asset as well. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist and Innovation/IT Leader Let us know which project you are interested in. To apply: please submit a copy of your resume and cover letter, to the Mayk Talent Team at careers@mayk.com .Your letter should include responses to the following questions: 1. Give us a two or three sentence summary about your academic and/or professional background. 2. Tell us about a specific accomplishment from your background that explains how you might fit with the project that you are interested in. Your submission should have “[Your Name] – [Digital Transformation Support] – [Project of Interest]” as the subject line. We look forward to hearing from you!

Event Planning

Overview: We are seeking the support of a team or candidate to assist in one or both of the following event projects outlined below. The first is a client-facing virtual experience and the second is an internal/agency event opportunity. We refer to the events as “challenges” as we hope the planner(s) will take them on as their own projects and design events with ingenuity and flair. Projects/Deliverables: 1) Virtual Recruitment Fair and “Speed Interviewing” Experience This challenge is to create a national recruitment event on behalf of one of our clients––a national network with over 50 offices coast to coast––who usually host in-person recruitment events in their own regional areas each year. However, due to the pandemic, they are interested in instead launching their first, fully branded national recruitment experience, virtually. The experience would host potential talent from Canadian post-secondary institutions who could engage in virtual sessions and forums, speed interviews as well as special events or giveaways. Deliverables include: Complete an industry review of if and how competitors are hosting similar events Research virtual event planning venues (software review) and determine how to optimize the virtual experience Create sample programming (including potential guests and/or influencers) Produce an attendance marketing plan Determine metrics by which to measure event success 2) An Internal Engagement Series As our team has been unable to meet in person for the past year, we seek innovative and fun ideas to stay connected socially. For this challenge the planner(s) would develop up to four virtual speaker series to engage our team of creatives. We’re open to out of the box ideas! (Think: virtual wine tastings, spiritual giving or mindfulness sessions, leadership training, learning a new activity etc.). Deliverables include: Development of speaker series ideas and outlines Speaker or guest recruitment, outreach, management etc. Other planning elements including materials required, interactive experiences etc. Production and launch of the series (access to a creative team for copy/design will be available) Expertise required: Event planning background/experience or training. We are seeking an enthusiastic learner with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant resources and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods : Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: HR Lead, IT Specialist, Marketing Specialists

Environmental

Overview: Our agency has multiple locations, including one in St. Jacob’s (that also houses one of the other businesses in our parent group, AKCESSIA), which is undergoing a renovation––turning an industrial/garage space into a professional creative office. The new facility will use green technologies and an optimized layout to create an exceptional, collaborative and creative environment (via the use of colour, light, texture and innovative functionality) that is multi-purpose. We seek assistance in better understanding the air, water and soil at this location, via an environmental assessment and geotechnical report. Projects/Deliverables: The candidate or team would take part in either or any of the key projects outlined below, though they may also or alternatively engage in the research deliverable as well. 1. Environmental assessment: this review would identify, evaluate and predict potential environment effects of our proposed construction project and would inform our construction strategy/plans. 2. Geotechnical report: would consist of a preliminary geotechnical exploration/analysis of soil and ground water conditions at the construction site and provide recommendations for foundation design, groundwater management, asphalt/concrete use in parking areas and access roadways as well as any additional construction considerations and/or concerns. 3. Research project: analyzing green initiatives/methods that may be of value to consider and incorporate into our construction design/plan. Examples include: shade panels/how to maximize access to daylight, efficient waste water systems etc. Expertise required: Environmental training and/or experience in air, soil or water sampling, data input and analysis, site assessment, risk assessments etc. as well as the creation of relevant proposals and reports. We are seeking an enthusiastic learner with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to facility and property that candidate requires to complete their project(s). Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: Real Estate Owner, HR Lead, IT Specialist, Facilities Manager, Architect If this is a match, please provide the syllabus for course and let’s connect to discuss potential scope.

Professional Writing Internship (Communications)

Overview: We are seeking a candidate or team to support an executive at a Mayk Ideas associated company (part of the AKCESSIA Group) with communications support. In the role they will assist with preparing and producing a variety of external/public facing pieces of content/communications. Some key tasks may include: research, literature/content review, copywriting and report preparation. Project: The primary project for the candidate/team will be assisting with the launch of an online hub featuring thought leadership and industry content of relevance to Mid-market family businesses such as transactions, succession/transition planning, decision making, contextual models etc. Health related issues and devices; Digital transformation; or Travels in India and Yoga Key tasks will include: Creation and deployment of newsletters (including the collection and analysis of content to be incorporated) Conducting literature reviews or validating sources of content Development of infographics Research, analyze and summarize information as required, including the creation of charts, reports etc. that inform content creation Deliverables/Outcomes: Reports and or documents related to various topics Expertise required: the candidate or team must have a background in communications, copywriting or journalism and previous experience or knowledge producing content related to professional services, marketing etc. An understanding of, experience in or interest in researching, analyzing data and writing about i) family/privately held mid-market business matters (revenues $10MM-$250MM); ii) health devices; iii) digital transformation or iv) travelling. Strong writing skills, curiosity, attention to detail, reliability and excellent organization skills are a must. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to data which candidates may need to collect, review, organize and use in content creation. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams Primary contacts at company: Executive, IT executive Please respond with your resume and which topics interest you.

Professional Writing Internship (Copywriting)

Overview: We are seeking a copywriting candidate or team to assist with various content and marketing initiatives at our agency. Reporting to a communications manager or creative director, the writer(s) will work on a variety of projects either on behalf of clients or for our personal brand. Projects/Deliverables: Content Marketing: assistance with content creation for marketing purposes can include writing blogs or articles (to be published on client or the agency website), and potentially accompanying social posts. Research and interviews may be required to gather the materials needed for the blogs/articles. Social Media: support in the preparation of a client or agency content calendar Infographics: development of copy (distilling down and visually presenting complex data) for digital infographics Corporate Collateral: assist in the preparation of testimonial or case study copy to be used as marketing collateral Editorial support: assisting a communications manager/creative director with copy editing of creative assets (such as newsletters, e-blasts, digital artwork etc.) Expertise required: Professional copywriting or journalistic education is required for this role. Copywriting experience in a marketing environment is an asset. We are seeking an enthusiastic learner with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist, Communications Leader, Business Development Leader

Software Development – Matching Engine. Dating.

Overview: We are seeking a candidate or team to assist with the creation of a software tool that will serve as a matching engine as we sift through data. The data consists of lead targets––collected via research as well as discussions with target companies––and must be matched with criteria that indicate synergy between the company/individual and another company/individual. Think of it like a dating app, you have certain characteristics/attributes of a potential mate/connection and based on those characteristics/attributes we want to appreciate the “best fit” between you and another individuals/companies. Project: The automated tool(s) must be able to sift through large quantities of data matching details (key characteristics) from a list of gathered contacts, including whether to identify them as a buyer, seller, merger or network candidate etc. At the moment we have data from approximately 600 companies to match, and more will be added on an ongoing basis. Additionally, attributes continue to be added and refined related to the data. Therefore, solution should be extendible. Some examples of the matching criteria include: Individual Manager/Leader Characteristics Company or Organization Size (based on number of employees, partners, shareholders etc.) Company or Organization Revenue Services or Products offered by the Company or Organization (Quantity and Type) Locations (both geography and number of) Status (whether they are interested in buying, selling or any other type of business transaction) Deliverables: The tool should produce a report/dashboard with KPIs that outline not just matches made, but the number and quality of matches etc. It would be ideal if this report can be extracted as an excel document. Expertise required: Knowledge and experience with software development, AI/machine learning tools and the capability to connect the tool with other business applications (Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI applications). We are seeking an enthusiastic learner with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods : Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist, Innovation Leader, Business Development Manager

IT Infrastructure Support

Overview: Our team seeks interested junior systems analysts/administrators, to assist users with and perform maintenance on our IT systems. This support will including installation/set up, testing/configuration, deployment, maintenance and technical support of these systems and any related infrastructure such as computer systems and servers. Installation of hardware and software may also be required, as might participation in research and development of new systems or uses that would help further IT business needs of our organization. Via these and other technical and administrative responsibilities the candidate will help to ensure IT related needs and issues are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible, limiting work disruption for users. Projects/Deliverables: Specific deliverables will be outlined in more detail upon commencement of the role, but some overarching projects/tasks the candidate may be involved with includes the following. Serving as staff technical support, addressing open tickets, manage new ticket additions, changes etc. Assist in servers and application maintenance Maintenance of servers and applications Maintenance of IT/user asset inventory, ensuring accessing is tracked Creation of technical documentation on the architecture of IT systems Software implementation, deployment, customization management (including the tracking and coordination of activities as needed) Working on and supporting those activities Migration of IT systems Assistance with the planning and implementation of new infrastructures or upgrades Expertise required or desire to learn: Knowledge and experience with both Apple, Windows and Linux, Creative Cloud/Adobe products, PHP, WordPress, VOIP technologies, scripting languages (such as Python, Powershell, VB Scripting, C#) and various Microsoft applications and systems (including Dynamics 365, Azure, Active Directory) is ideal. Experience working with/troubleshooting MS SQL would be an asset as well. We are seeking enthusiastic learners with advanced problem-solving skills and the capability to work well both independently and on a team. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data and systems that candidate requires to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: IT Specialist and Innovation/IT Leader

Renovation Support – Commercial Location (Design, Budgeting, etc.)

Overview: Our agency has multiple locations, including one in St. Jacob’s (that also houses one of the other businesses in our parent group, AKCESSIA), which is undergoing a renovation––turning an industrial/garage space into a professional creative office. The new facility will use green technologies and an optimized layout to create an exceptional, collaborative and creative environment (via the use of colour, light, texture and innovative functionality) that is multi-purpose. We seek assistance with the planning stage of this renovation. Projects: The candidate or team may take part in one or more projects during the renovation planning and design process, helping our team with research/recommendations for a detailed internal brief that informs the design of the new space, creation of conceptual designs, programming and sequencing, as well as budget creation. The key principles/outcomes we want to achieve are: Flexibility: crafting an ideas and innovation space ideal for various businesses such as creative (marketing), automotive electrical, other technologies etc. Sustainability : renovate a green building that reflects a commitment to sustainability and environmentalism, as well as showcases our brands and the region with pride. Deliverables/Outcomes: Identifying and documenting inspiration/ideas that outline how we may want to improve the current building/space as well as the aesthetic and uses we ultimately hope to achieve with the renovation. This review/analysis would then be used to create an internal brief that outlines: potential uses for the space, green/sustainable best practices and approaches that can be employed during the renovation, material/component recommendations, identification of trends that might inspire design etc. Development of conceptual designs that reflect the internal brief, as well as the aesthetic/sustainable goals of the project and the specific special elements of the building Analyzing and/or programing design plan sequencing and execution Cost calculations and creation of a budget Expertise required: the candidate or team must have an interior design background, while project development/planning skills are an asset. An understanding of materials and components, as well as sketching/conceptual design capabilities is necessary. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to all relevant data that candidates require to complete their project(s). There will also be dialogue/ongoing engagement with internal management. Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams Primary contacts at company: Real Estate Owner, HR, IT Specialist, Person with knowledge of Building, reno stakeholders

Finance Project – Business Transition Matters 2

Overview: This role supports an executive at one of Mayk’s associated companies (part of the AKCESSIA Group), assisting with the creation and deployment of various marketing strategies and collateral that promote transition support for mid-market owner operated businesses (that support includes: financial management, investment management, retirement planning, succession planning, risk management, estate planning and psychology etc.). Project: The student or team will assist with creation of models/content for a tool / online hub related to business succession planning. The key elements/deliverables of the project they will support are: The development of a tool that assists owners in appreciating transition options (at the time of a sale or succession) for mid-market companies. · They will provide conceptual data, modelling and craft part of the “story” for the tool, including: o Coordinating the collection and analysis of data/flow of information related to content development o Developing supporting financial model(s) o Conducting literature reviews, as required, or validating sources and process o Research (as required), analysis and creation of summaries related to resources and services––ultimately preparing summary/recommendation sections of a report Expertise required : The candidate or team must be able to understand family business transition matters for mid-market companies, have an interest in family business or mid-market succession options, financing, health, contextual models and matters that impact those situations. Advanced proficiency with MS Office – excel and word- as well as working with fonts, formatting, charts etc. and the ability to craft a fulsome story for editorial review is ideal. Previous experience in a finance, marketing/publicity/publishing internship or equivalent work experience would be of value. All communications will occur in English. Other useful skills include: · Experience with or the ability to learn Power BI · Knowledge of financial and business transition planning · Strong writing skills · Attention to detail and an analytical mind-set · Excellent organizational skills · Ability to collate information and interpret data Resources provided: High-level instruction about and access to all relevant data. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Primary contacts at company: Subject Matter Expert, Copywriter, IT Specialist

Finance Project – Business Transition Matters 1

Overview: This role supports an executive at one of Mayk’s associated companies (part of the AKCESSIA Group), assisting with the creation and deployment of various marketing strategies and collateral that promote transition support for mid-market owner operated businesses (that support includes: financial management, investment management, retirement planning, succession planning, risk management, estate planning and psychology etc.). Project: The student or team will assist with creation of models/content for a tool / online hub related to business succession planning. The key elements/deliverables of the project they will support are: The development of a tool that assists owners in appreciating their after-tax proceeds via various deal structures. · They will provide conceptual data, modelling and craft part of the “story” for the tool, including: o Coordinating the collection and analysis of data/flow of information related to content development o Developing supporting financial model(s) o Conducting literature reviews, as required, or validating sources and process o Research (as required), analysis and creation of summaries related to resources and services––ultimately preparing summary/recommendation sections of a report Expertise required: The candidate or team must be able to understand family business transition matters for mid-market companies, have an interest in family business or mid-market succession options, financing, health, contextual models and matters that impact those situations. Advanced proficiency with MS Office – excel and word - as well as working with fonts, formatting, charts etc. and the ability to craft a fulsome story for editorial review is ideal. Previous experience in a finance, marketing/publicity/publishing internship or equivalent work experience would be of value. All communications will occur in English. Other useful skills include: · Experience with or the ability to learn Power BI · Knowledge of financial and business transition planning · Strong writing skills · Attention to detail and an analytical mind-set · Excellent organizational skills · Ability to collate information and interpret data Resources provided: High-level instruction about and access to all relevant data. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office Primary contacts at company: Subject Matter Expert, Copywriter, IT Specialist

Hospitality and Wellness for Maykers

Overview: An organizational goal of our agency is to support our staff in the development of mental and physical healthy habits. Prior to the pandemic, we were able to provide healthy in-office snacks and community care in-person. Due to remote work and lockdown, however, it can be more difficult to offer such support, while it is also simultaneously more challenging for employees to maintain routine, manage stress, stay active, eat well and achieve relaxation/rest. As such we would like to implement a multi-phase corporate culture project that will survey and determine how we can best support staff. Project: The candidate (or possibly a team) will be tackling one or more of the following projects specifically: 1. Survey employees and assess both their dietary preferences and how nutrition/food preparation affects their at-home routine. Some overarching sentiments we want to understand include: Are people cooking at home? If not, why not? Is cooking affected by time, confidence, culinary skills? Do food acquisition and preparation decisions/stress affect what they eat, when, and why? · Deliverable: Create a report outlining and summarizing survey responses 2. A market research review of in-office eating programs at other companies where they are providing inspired eating experiences for their employees. Determine industry outliers, best practices that optimize tech, health and wellness as well as recommendations for how we could provide similar experiences post-pandemic, once we are back in the office. · Deliverable: Create a report reviewing 10 to 20 in-office eating programs/providing best practice recommendations 3. A market research review of meal planning, grocery service and healthy living resources. Examine corporate wellness programs that include and combine: planning tools, grocery services and corporate resources. Most of our employees currently live in Ontario and Quebec, however we also have employees in Alberta and potentially other parts of Canada in the future · Deliverable: Create a database of data that outlines healthy places for food takeout in specific neighborhoods; and create a report (with accompanying database) that provides a review/comparison of meal planning/grocery/corporate wellness resources and tools 4. Based on the outputs of the three projects noted provide recommendations and strategies for in-office meal planning/experiences · Deliverable: Develop a seasonal meal/experience plan as well as the outline for a year-long, bi-monthly supporting program Expertise required: The candidate or team must have strong research and data analytics/report writing skills as well as an interest in creating employee programs. A background in human resources, hospitality or project management may be of value. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided : Our team will provide a detailed overview regarding the goals for each project as well as backgrounders on the types of data we wish to access/have reviewed. There will also be dialogue with the IT team and subject matter experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access, Microsoft Office, Internal Development Environment, Primary contacts at company: Marketing Leader, HR and IT Support Specialist

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT

We are seeking the support of a candidate (or possibly multiple candidates) for business supported IT digital transformation related projects. These projects could suit one individual or a team depending upon course work and previous experience. We would work with you/your students to assign appropriate, mutually beneficial learning and project support. Projects, which are outlined below, with tasks, may include, but not be limited to:: Benchmark SharePoint as a DAM – digital asset management tool. Assist with overflow of IT support desk. Assist with sales/CRM and IT support desk - business needs, technical requirements, prototyping, customizations and documenting use of CRM and field service apps and BI. Assist with HR system business needs, technical requirements, prototyping, customizations and documenting use of SharePoint and talent software and BI. Assist with project management system business needs, technical requirements, prototyping, customizations and documenting use of SharePoint and BI. Student(s) must have a desire to learn Microsoft Business Applications – which may include SharePoint, dynamics and power platform tools (Apps, BI, etc.). All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: High-level instruction about, access to all relevant data, some learning tools, sandbox (as/where appropriate) Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, SQL (or other DB tool as/where appropriate) Primary contacts at company : Business Matter Experts, Executive, IT Specialist

Communication Administration

Overview: We are seeking a candidate or team to support an executive at a Mayk Ideas associated company (part of the AKCESSIA Group) with communications support. In the role they will assist with preparing and producing a variety of external/public facing pieces of content/communications. Some key tasks may include: research, literature/content review, copywriting and report preparation. Project: The primary project for the candidate/team will be assisting with the launch of an online hub (featuring thought leadership and industry content of relevance to mid-market family businesses such as transactions, succession/transition planning, decision making, contextual models etc.). Key tasks will include: · Creation and deployment of newsletters (including the collection and analysis of content to be incorporated) · Conducting literature reviews or validating sources of content · Research, analyze and summarize information as required, including the creation of charts, reports etc. that inform content creation Deliverables/Outcomes: Reports and or documents related to various topics Expertise required: the candidate or team must have a background in communications, copywriting or journalism and previous experience or knowledge producing content related to professional services, marketing etc. An understanding of/experience researching, analyzing data and writing about family business matters would be a strength. Strong writing skills, curiosity, attention to detail, reliability and excellent organization skills are a must. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to data which candidates may need to collect, review, organize and use in content creation. There will be dialogue with the IT team and subject matter (business development, marketing strategy and/or creative/editorial team) experts. Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams Primary contacts at company: Senior IT Resource, Business Development Leader and IT Support Specialist

Business Development/Research

Overview: We are seeking the support of a candidate (or possibly multiple candidates) for various business development and research projects. The role includes assisting with the collection, analysis and distribution of data and research related to specific projects, which are outlined below in further detail. Some key tasks may include: · Evaluating current methods for collecting data (online or otherwise)/devising new methods when applicable · Interpret data collected data, organizing this information into statistical tables and reports · Present reports/findings to the team via charts, graphs, and other visual means, informing decisions/strategies for campaigns · Research and present industry and market trends, competitive landscapes etc. assisting business development/marketing efforts · Analyze the effectiveness/success of certain business development/marketing programs and strategies · Support the creation of proposals and update records/templates, and assist with the creation of other sales/marketing materials · Monitor client/sales data as well as produce reports via CRM system(s) Projects: various (depending upon industry and geographic targets) Deliverables/Outcomes: qualitative research information related to the industry/target Expertise required: the candidate or team must have a background in marketing and/or analytics and a keen ability to research and synthesize data. Knowledge of business development and growth strategies would be a bonus, as would an understanding of standard social media and web-based metrics/data analysis. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to data which candidates may need to collect, review, organize and report on. There will be dialogue with the IT team and subject matter (business development and marketing strategy team) experts. Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access Primary contacts at company: Senior IT Resource, Business Development Leader and IT Support Specialist

Administrative Support

Overview: Our agency is seeking an administrative assistant to support our CEO and the leadership team with day-to-day management-related and organizational tasks including, but not limited to: internal and external correspondence, scheduling, taking meeting minutes, research and record keeping, office supply/administrative purchases, travel planning etc. Some key responsibilities would be: · Executive day-to-day support as needed by the CEO/leadership team (confidentiality is imperative) · Managing the scheduling, coordination and organization of administrative tasks and workflow, including meeting deadlines and setting priorities · Evaluating, establishing and maintaining records management systems (ensuring confidential, secure and accessible record keeping) · Organizing meetings and/or conferences, as well as travel details (when relevant) • Can include managing attendance/confirmations, catering details, location booking, agendas etc. · Create and manage business correspondence, including reports that ensure objectives are being met · Coordination and execution of special team events/gatherings Expertise required: Candidate must be an excellent communicator, able to indicate challenges and success with clarity as well as adapt on-the-run. Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, be detail oriented, excellent at follow-up and project management, with strong organization and record keeping skills. Flexibility, a proactive attitude and proficiency in standard office software (like the Microsoft Office platform and CRM systems) is key. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide access to and an overview of relevant systems/data for the role. There will be dialogue with the IT team, CEO and other leadership (from the business development, marketing/strategy and/or creative team). Communication tools/methods: Riipen messaging, Email, Microsoft Teams Primary contacts at company: Senior IT Resource, Business Development Leader

CRM – Security Model

Overview: Our agency is a deploying a new CRM system and require a security model to protect our data’s integrity and privacy, as well as support efficient data access and use. We seek to combine role-based security, record-level security and field-level security to define the overall security rights of users within our system. Project: The candidate or team will create a security model that organizes users by roles and responsibilities (or tasks performed) and accompanying sets of privileges/access. These privileges by role must be predefined, with aggregates related to sets of users simplifying security management. Additionally, the model must include record-based security that address access to specific records. For instance, specifically high business impact fields related to an entity must only be accessed by specific users or a team. Deliverables/Outcomes: Categorize users by role, in order to restrict access based on those roles Provide users with the access to the appropriate types of information required to do their jobs (while preventing user access to records they do not own or share) Support data sharing so that users and/or teams can be granted access to protected records for a specified collaborative effort Expertise required: The candidate or team must have a technical background and understand database concepts as well as entity relationships. All communications will occur in English. Resources provided: Our team will provide business information in interview formats, in order to determine recommended security classification. The candidate/team will be provided with reading materials on security, entity relationships, best practices etc. There will also be dialogue with the IT team and subject matter (business team) experts. Communication tools/methods: Email, Microsoft Teams, Development Access, Microsoft Office, Internal Development Environment, Various Dynamics resources Primary contacts at company: Senior IT Resource, Marketing Leader and IT Support Specialist