Manager, SEO

Werelooking for a sharp AI-fluent SEO leader ready to take on a high-impact role with global enterprise clients. Ifyouvebeenoperatingas a Senior SEO Specialist or SEO Lead and want a move that expands your strategic visibility client influence and exposure to AI-driven search this role is built for you.

As an SEO Manageryoulllead client engagements mentor a growingSearch AI Discoveryteam and help shape how our practice navigates the shift from traditional search to AI-driven discovery (SGE AI OverviewsAgentic andLLM-based search). This role is ideal for someone who is deeply hands-on in SEO but ready to elevate into broader strategy client advisory and team leadership.

Based anywhere in Canadayoullwork primarily on EST or PST hours(strong preference to EST)alongside our North Americanand globalclient teams and collaborate with cross-functional partners across regions.

What Youll Lead & Own

Client Leadership & Strategy

• Act as the strategic SEO lead for enterprise-level clients across North America and global markets.

• Build strong trusted relationships with client stakeholders and become a long-term advisor.

• Turn complex SEO and AI-driven search concepts into clear actionable and measurable recommendations.

• Drive performance outcomes and ensure SEO is directly tied to business growth.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead mentor and coach a team of SEO Specialists and Consultants across North America.

• Provide structured feedback support career development and help elevate technical and strategic skillsets.

• Contribute to recruitment onboarding and ongoing training for new team members.

Operational Excellence

• Partner closely with leadership to strengthen internal processes documentation standards and delivery frameworks.

• Oversee best-in-class execution across technical SEO content and authority-building initiatives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Analytics Paid Media UX and Development on integrated programs.

Innovation & Thought Leadership

• Stay ahead of global SEO trends search evolution and AI/SGE advancements and bring those insights back to the team and clients.

• Contribute to the development of new methodologies tools and innovation within the SEO practice.

• Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions trainings and contribute ideas for thought leadership content.

Qualifications Were Looking For

• 5-7 years of SEO experience ideally within an agency or enterprise environment.

• Stronghands-onexpertisein technical SEO content strategy and analytics platforms (GA4 GSC Adobe LookerDataStudio or similar) be ready to walk us through a specific technical audit or migration you ledstrategyand the measurable outcome.

• Hands-on experience adapting strategy for AI-driven search generative engines AI Overviews LLM-based discovery agentic discovery.Werelooking for people who haveactually tested measured or shipped against these surfaces not just read about them.

• Proven experience presenting to clients and influencing senior stakeholders expect to share a specific example where your recommendation changed a clients roadmap or investment.

• Strong project management skills; able to juggle multiple clients timelines and priorities.

• Experience leading or mentoring team members and supporting their growth.

• Comfortable collaborating with global teams and working across time zones.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Yourea strategic thinker who can also roll up your sleeves when needed.

• You enjoy coaching and developing talent not just managing tasks.

• You have a consultative mindset and are confident leading conversations with C-level and senior stakeholders.

• Youreproactive solution-oriented and comfortable operating with autonomy.

• Youregenuinely curious about the future of search and how AI is reshaping discovery.

• Youveactually readthis job description. In your applicationtell us one thing about AI-driven searchyouvetested or implemented in the last six monthsgeneric cover letters get filtered out.

Why Youll Love WorkingWithUs

• Work with top-tier global brands on advanced SEO and AI-search challenges that go well beyond the Canadian market.

• Fully remote across Canada with optional hybrid access in major hubs (Toronto Vancouver Montreal).

• Competitive base salary and comprehensive health dental and vision benefits from day one.

• RRSP matching and a generous paid time-off policy including paid time off between Christmas and New Year.

• Collaboration with a global team of specialists across data creative media and engineering.

Theannualsalary range for this position is $85000-$100000.Placement within the salary rangeis based on a variety of factorsincluding relevant experience knowledge skills and other factorspermittedby law.

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