Leo Toronto is Canada’s second-ranked agency, a team known for smart thinking, ambitious creativity, and work that consistently performs. We operate like a high-performing squad: fast, focused, collaborative, and committed to excellence. We’re looking for someone who thrives in that kind of environment and wants to help us keep winning, in pitches and on awards stages.

Overview

The New Business & Creative Awards Coordinator plays a central role in how Leo Toronto shows up externally, in competitive pitch moments and across major industry award shows.

This is a highly organized, detail-driven junior role that supports both our Strategic Growth and Creative teams. You will help manage the operational engine behind RFP submissions, pitch processes, and award entries, ensuring every deck, case study, category submission, and file is accurate, polished, and delivered on time.

This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants deep exposure to agency operations, creative excellence, and new business, and who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

New Business & Pitch Operations

• Support the internal lifecycle of pitches and RFPs, from intake to submission.
• Build timelines, workbacks, and task trackers to keep teams aligned and on schedule.
• Coordinate across strategy, creative, design, production, and leadership to ensure deliverables are complete and compliant.
• Help organize pitch meetings, rehearsals, and run-throughs.
• Manage and update pitch materials including decks, bios, credentials, and case studies.
• Ensure submissions meet all client requirements and formatting specifications.
• Maintain and evolve a centralized pitch library for future opportunities.
• Assist in post-pitch debriefs and documentation of learnings.

Creative Awards & Show Submissions

• Manage submission of creative work into local and global award shows.
• Build entry lists and ensure work is entered into the most strategic and appropriate categories.
• Track deadlines, submission requirements, and results across all shows.
• Coordinate with creative teams and leadership to gather assets, case films, boards, and written credits.
• Work with internal and external production partners on case study video production and file conversions.
• Manage logistics including show fees, print orders, trophy orders, and digital asset delivery.
• Maintain internal databases housing creative assets and award history.
• Relay results, feedback, and scores to creative and brand team leadership.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years of experience in agency coordination, project management, creative operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines without losing clarity or composure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-first mindset, you calmly chase what’s needed to get things done.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and diverse personalities across the agency.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office; familiarity with Figma is an asset.
• An interest in advertising, creative craft, and how great work wins, both in pitches and on stage.

Additional Information

Leo Burnett Toronto is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Drawing on valuable perspectives and insights from our unique workforce allows us to continue sharing our best work with the world. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide appropriate accommodation for candidates with disabilities or accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process, upon request. Please contact our recruiter for any questions, accommodations or specific requests.

Salary

Transparency matters to us. The salary range for this position is CAD$60,000.00-$65,000.00K per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and applicable certifications. This range reflects what we reasonably expect to offer based on current market data.

AI Use

We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools assist our recruitment team but never replace human decision-making. We believe in a human-first approach, where your experience and potential are recognized by people.