YorkRegion.com is looking for a passionate, experienced journalist with proven digital storytelling skills to report on municipal news, business, education and everyday life York Region.

This is a full-time position.

Deadline to apply is October 25, 2025

Annual Salary: $37,850.13 to $56,829.84

YorkRegion.com is the source of trusted news and information, serving readers across York Region, including Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Thornhill and Vaughan. Our newsroom is committed to keeping residents informed on issues that impact their lives, including local government decisions, education, health care, crime and community events.

We continue to evolve, grow and change with our readers and our communities. We invest in trained journalists and offer ongoing educational opportunities to remain current with media trends and readers’ needs. We fuse their expertise with first-party data and insight from our local community advisory council to inform our coverage.

Our Commitment to Diversity
We strive to be a leader in building and cultivating an employee community framed around fairness, support and opportunity. We believe that what makes us different, makes a difference. And as a team, the diversity of our backgrounds, interests and experiences is what enriches our work, and our workplaces. We welcome all, and we strive for an inclusive culture that allows individual growth and shared success.

• Coordinate with the Managing Editor to generate fresh and interesting local news and feature stories. 
• Provide comprehensive and engaging coverage of municipal government and regional school boards, written in traditional and alternative story forms.
• Adapt to an environment where news and information is updated frequently, and the work atmosphere demands urgency. 
• Produce high-quality, trustworthy journalism using excellent reporting and researching skills, including data analysis. 
• Understand the value of information, large and small, and the connection between what is being reported on and our readers. 
• Other duties, as required.

• You have a diploma or degree in journalism or in a related field.
• You’re a motivated self-starter, an innovative, driven journalist with the ability to write clean copy and take photos. 
• You have a proven news judgment and a strong work ethic. 
• You possess online posting skills and ‘get’ social media with the know-how to use different platforms to source and share information.  
• You’re highly organized and have the skills to manage time and prioritize tasks. 
• You love a deadline and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven and demanding environment.
• You’re a team-oriented individual who can build professional relationships with colleagues and the community. 
• You’re well-versed in Canadian libel law and Canadian Press style. 
• You are prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. 
• You can work remotely but are able to travel within the community for assignments. Familiarity with Georgina and York Region is considered an asset.

Torstar Group of Companies is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Ontario Human Rights Code we will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling the interview of your requirements.

Job role: 

As one of the first employees, the Junior Data Scientist will work closely with the co-founding team to provide a solid analytical foundation for buyVerde’s mission-critical efforts in data acquisition, enhancement, and awareness. Specifically, the work will involve exploratory data analysis, customer segmentation, evaluation of the quantitative impact of key business decisions, and the development and tuning of models to organize, enhance, and expand buyVerde’s core data asset.

There are 3 main areas where the Junior Data Scientist will be critical to buyVerde's business growth:

• Work directly with co-founding team to create metrics and a visual dashboard to track buyVerde's growth versus targets. Develop ongoing strategy to improve KPI metrics and integrate with business plan.
• Responsible for KPI metrics dashboard and monitoring including but not limited to the following categories and business areas:
  • Product catalog
  • Vendor relations
  • User behavior and activity
  • Sales
  • Data quality

• Responsible for the operation, improvement, and interative automation of buyVerde's proprietary Standards Board Review process, which leverages our core data asset to verify vendor ESG data and prevent greenwashing in company profiles and product listings.
• Use a combination of scripting, SQL, and low-code tools to streamline and improve this product for non-technical business users

• Develop automated capabilities to enrich buyVerde's data by automatically recognizing and tagging brand and product ESG values
• Work with co-founding team to improve buyVerde's named entity recognition capabilities with natural language processing, enabling faster and more accurate matching of brands and products to their respective certifications at scale

Qualifications:

• Must be comfortable working in a startup environment and very closely with senior management and executives
• Experience solving quantitative business problems with at least one scripting language (Python preferred, or R) and SQL
• Understanding of machine learning fundamentals, especially for natural language applications

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

To continue our rapid growth in the DACH market for custom and serial on-demand manufacturing, we are looking for a driven and versatile (Regional) Marketing Specialist who will drive measurable growth in the DACH region through paid acquisition, lead generation campaigns, brand awareness & demand-generation across digital channels — with a clear focus on ROIM, CPA, and pipeline contribution.

Responsibilities

You’ll own regional marketing initiatives for DACH — building awareness, driving acquisition, and supporting revenue growth across key customer segments.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Build, launch, and optimize high-performing lead generation campaigns across Google, LinkedIn, and Meta in collaboration with the Growth Marketing team
• Manage and report on regional marketing budgets and campaign performance
• Run structured A/B tests to improve conversion rates across ads, landing pages, and funnels
• Develop engaging marketing materials (ads, emails, landing pages, case studies) in German
• Collaborate closely with Sales to generate qualified leads and support account-based campaigns
• Organize and promote webinars and industry events (online/offline)
• Identify partnership and sponsorship opportunities with industry media and associations
• Own the regional performance metrics (CPA, ROAS, CAC) and report on campaign efficiency
  
  Channels
  You’ll work with a focused set of high-impact channels — designed to generate demand and qualified leads across the DACH region:
• Paid Search (Google Ads, Bing Ads) – drive high-intent traffic and continuously improve ROI
• Paid Social (LinkedIn, Meta) – build awareness and capture leads among key decision-makers
• Landing Page & Conversion Optimization – test, measure, and scale what converts best
• Email & CRM Automation – working closely with our Lifecycle-Marketing-Team to nurture leads through smart segmentation and automated sequences
• Industry Partnerships & Events – leverage collaborations to boost credibility and inbound opportunities
• Retargeting & Funnel Campaigns – turn attention into action through data-driven remarketing

Ideal candidate 

We’re looking for a growth-minded performance marketer who combines analytical precision with creative problem-solving — someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment and wants to see their campaigns directly translate into real business growth.

You’re not just running ads — you’re building scalable systems that turn marketing budgets into qualified pipeline.

You should have:

• Digital mindset and growth focus
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in B2B or B2C performance marketing, demand generation, or paid acquisition (LinkedIn, Google, Meta)
• Proven success in full-funnel campaigns with measurable ROI and lead quality improvements
• Deep understanding of digital advertising mechanics (tracking, attribution, audience segmentation)
• Native-level German and fluent English
• Strong copywriting and localization skills — you know how to make technical messaging resonate
• Strong analytical skills
• A plus: curiosity or background in manufacturing, engineering, or industrial technology

What’s in it for you

• Impact that matters: your campaigns will directly drive Xometry’s pipeline in one of our most strategic regions — DACH. You’ll see the outcome of your work in real revenue growth, not just impressions.
• Freedom to build: you’ll own budgets, test creative ideas, and scale what works — without layers of bureaucracy.
• A global team with startup energy: fast decisions, talented peers, and a clear mission to reshape how manufacturing works.
• Remote-first setup: work from anywhere, with team meetups for strategy and connection.
• Competitive pay & equity: we reward results, not seniority — including participation in our stock option program.
• Continuous growth: access to advanced tools, cross-functional collaboration, and support for your professional learning goals.

Nubank was founded in 2013 to free people from a bureaucratic, slow and inefficient financial system. Since then, through innovative technology and outstanding customer service, the company has been redefining people's relationships with money across Latin America. With operations in Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, Nubank is one of the largest digital banking platforms and leading technology companies in the world.

Today, Nubank is a global company, with offices in São Paulo (Brazil), Mexico City (Mexico), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Bogotá (Colombia), Durham (United States), and Berlin (Germany). For more information, visit https://international.nubank.com.br/careers/

About the Role:

We are building a bold, differentiated product for an entirely new market: from zero to one. We operate like a startup inside Nu: lean, fast-paced, and obsessed with impact. If you’re excited by end-to-end ownership, novel problems, and a team where everyone rolls up their sleeves, this is your moment.

This role will be one of the team’s first marketing roles. We are preparing to launch something new, so we are looking for a self-starting, proactive Marketing Expert who is excited to take one of Latin America’s leading brands and extend it into a new market with a new product. 

You´ll be responsible for:

Fundamentally, you will be responsible for driving brand awareness and leads into the top of the funnel. This is a general list of expected responsibilities; remember that this is one of our earliest hires. We work collaboratively with teams across Nu and can ensure that you will be supported across a wide set of domains. 

- SEO Optimization 

- App Store Placement and Optimization 

- LLM Optimization: Understanding how Nu is being represented in LLMs.

- Understanding how consumers are searching for information and prioritizing effective and compelling Nu communication 

- Social Media: Strategy development, guidance, channel selections and oversight

- Full Funnel Strategy: Understanding user journeys from awareness to application; guiding marketing strategy to optimize the funnel

- Website Management: Strategic positioning, content strategy, content creation, storytelling, architecture.  

- Agency Management: For any of the above elements that we outsource Paid Marketing Campaigns 

Skills you´ll need to succeed: 

In addition to expertise in the above, you may fit the role well if you: 

• Have a high degree of ownership. You’re building something new. 
• Are a strong communicator; we rely on many stakeholders. 
• Understand how to relate to and communicate with a diversity of functions, like product, engineering, and design
• Know how to be curious, connect with other teams, look for answers, and bring lessons learned back to the team. You’ll be well-supported, and we’ll need you to autonomously find answers, context, and ideas. 
• Like the idea of working in a startup within Nu – fast-moving, high-trust, creative, and always up for a challenge. 
• Are adaptable and can both exist in ambiguity as well as know when to create clarity.

Our Nu Way of Working:

Our work model is hybrid. For every eight or twelve weeks of remote work, one will be at a Nubank office. Learn more at our blog: https://building.nubank.com/nu-way-of-working-nubanks-new-hybrid-work-model/

Diversity and Inclusion at Nu

At Nubank, we want to be sure that we're building a more diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the customers we serve and seek to empower. That's why we hire based on equality. We consider gender, ethnicity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other identity markers as enriching elements to our company while ensuring neither of them represent a barrier when recruiting fantastic talent.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• 20 days of time off and 14 company holidays.
• Life Insurance and AD&D
• Extended maternity and paternity leaves
• Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses
• NuLanguage - Our language learning program
• NuCare - Our mental health and wellness assistance program
• 401K
• Saving Plans - Health Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account

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Allied Command Transformation (ACT) is NATO’s leading agent for change: driving, facilitating, and advocating the continuous improvement of Alliance capabilities to maintain and enhance the military relevance and effectiveness of the Alliance.

We are looking for passionate UI/UX Designers who will provide remote support to ACT's digital transformation initiatives by applying user-centered design (UCD) practices throughout the software lifecycle. Your work will focus on ensuring operational needs are met through user research, iterative feedback loops, and the creation of design artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups. The role requires collaboration with product managers, developers, and stakeholders to align design priorities with business value while ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and best practices for inclusive design. Designers will actively participate in Agile/DevSecOps teams to guide implementation and communicate design decisions that enhance user experience and mission effectiveness.

Responsibilities:

• Support product teams by applying User-Centered Design (UCD) best practices throughout the software lifecycle.
• Engage with end users through the agile product development process to ensure solutions meet operational needs.
• Establish feedback loops with customers and apply the Build–Measure–Learn cycle to guide iterative product development.
• Conduct user research, including interviews, usability testing, and surveys, to validate design assumptions.
• Create design artifacts such as sketches, flows, wireframes, high-fidelity mockups, and interactive prototypes.
• Ensure all design work complies with accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and follows industry best practices for inclusive design.
• Collaborate with Product Managers on backlog refinement and prioritization to align design priorities with business value.
• Provide clarification to developers during implementation to ensure user expectations are met.
• Collaborate within cross-functional Agile/DevSecOps teams, actively participating in standups, demos, and retrospectives.
• Present and communicate design decisions effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership.

We are happy to hear from you if you have:

• Proven UI/UX industry experience on complex web and/or mobile application design projects.
• Strong skills in user research, usability testing, and user-centered design methods.
• Experience collaborating in Agile/DevSecOps environments, including backlog refinement with Product Managers.
• Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, Axure, InVision).
• Knowledge and practical application of accessibility standards (WCAG, Section 508) and inclusive design principles.
• Experience producing deliverables such as wireframes, user flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity mockups.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
• Fluent English skills (verbal and written).
• Portfolio of work demonstrating past design solutions and methodology.
• Certification in UI/UX or related field (UI Design, UX Analyst, Human-Centered Design) desirable.
• University degree in Human Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Factors, Human-Centered Design/Engineering, or related discipline.
• Willingness to work in EST time zone

If you've read the description and feel this role is a great match, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply for this job" to be directed to a brief questionnaire. It should only take a few moments to complete, and we'll be in touch promptly if your experience aligns with our needs.

Who We are:

At Wagepoint, we’re good people. Sure, maybe we’re biased. But that’s only because Wagepointers bring the best versions of ourselves to do some of the best work in our careers.

We’re an authentic team who bring our diverse backgrounds, ideas, experiences and cultures together to make payroll magic. Speaking of, we “pull rabbits out of hats” for thousands of small business owners across Canada who rely on our payroll software to pay their employees and process their payroll taxes. And we’re just getting started.

We’re growing and looking for more awesome people to join our merry band of misfits. We are looking for people who share our understanding that when it comes to our commitment to our customers: we mean business. Especially given that the consequences of getting payroll wrong can sometimes be dire.

If you are the kind of person who has always wanted to make a difference and be heard at work, Wagepoint will give you plenty of opportunity to do just that.

The Role at High Level:

We’re looking for a talented Senior UX Designer who’s passionate about crafting intuitive, accessible, and delightful user experiences that make complex tasks simple. In this role, you’ll lead by example—delivering exceptional design work, mentoring peers, and advocating for user-centric design across the organization.

You’ll report directly to our UX Design Manager and collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and other cross-functional partners to shape the future of Wagepoint’s product experience.

What You'll Be Expected To Own:

Craft, Research & Data-Lead Decisions

• A strong eye for visual craft and design excellence

• Craft detailed wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs

• Develop reusable UX patterns and UI specifications, contributing to our design systems to ensure consistent experiences across platforms

• Rapidly prototype and test key workflows with practitioners, iterating to create coherent cross-product journeys.

• Conduct user research, and make data-led decisions to improve the user experience

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Planning

• Strong communication skills, building rapport and partnerships, and bridging connections with stakeholders

• Work closely in a product trio to shape early ideas, define problem spaces, and align on solution hypotheses

• Lead and facilitate workshops, discovery sessions, and cross-department reviews

• Effectively communicate work estimates and contribute to scoping new initiatives

• Champion real user needs in roadmap planning

• Estimate UX work, managing competing priorities and timelines

Strategy, Vision & Systems Thinking

• Help unify and modernize experiences across legacy and acquired products

• Contribute to closing known product gaps and improving consistency

• Identify UX improvements and introduce new product opportunities

• Align closely with Engineering, Customer Service, and Risk on the UX impact of platform migrations

• Consider the entire user journey through information architecture, user flows, and service blueprints

UX Maturity & Leadership

• Mentor other designers, provide constructive feedback, and create a safe environment with your peers

• Contribute to team process definition, improve workflows, and align the team on UX patterns

• Advocate for UX in your working teams and across the organization, setting an example for excellence and impact

What You Bring To The Table:

• 5+ years of experience in UX design, preferably within SaaS or product-focused environments.

• Proven expertise in wireframing, prototyping, information architecture, and high-fidelity design.

• Strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with workshop facilitation, planning, and project estimation.

• A collaborative mindset with a passion for mentorship and cross-functional teamwork.

• Proficiency with modern design tools (e.g., Figma, FigJam, or similar).

• Experience integrating AI tools into UX and Product workflows, and designing for AI in user-facing applications

Bonus points if:

• You’ve contributed to or managed a design system.

• You’ve worked in a fast-paced, agile product team.

• You bring a unique mix of creativity and systems thinking to your craft.

What We Bring To The Table:

• Impact: Roll up your sleeves and directly contribute to the growth and success of Wagepoint by shaping our workforce.

• Culture: The opportunity to work with the world’s friendliest team, solving interesting problems together with an endless amount of laughter (We work hard, but we always have time for a bad joke or two).

• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement - we are always, always learning with a growth oriented mindset.

• Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideas.

• Remote: The ability to work from home, forever! Wagepoint is a remote company, so you don’t have to worry about commuting to an office. Plus, more time with your pets is always a bonus!

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with us? Apply now and help us build the future of Wagepoint!

Next Steps:

If all the above feels right and proper, please don’t feel like you need to send us an uninspired cover letter. Just send us your updated resume and perhaps a few lines on what excites you about the job - we really want to get to know who you are, not just about how we can work together. If we believe you’re a good match, someone from our team will reach out to schedule a call.

Psssst!

Wagepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and appreciate all applicants with diverse backgrounds, races, religions, genders, identities, ages, experiences (the list goes on!). We are committed to making not only our workplace safe and inclusive for everyone, but also ensuring our recruitment process reflects that. We are a remote company, so there's no need to travel to an office for an interview, but if you require any special accommodation during our recruitment process, please let us know. We are more than happy to assist!

As part of our hiring process, AI-based tools are used to support the initial review of applications. Rest assured, our People Ops team carefully reviews all applications and makes the final decisions on candidate progression.