Search AI Discovery Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Develop the strategy for assigned clients, considering their unique characteristics and creating synergies between SEO and other marketing/communication efforts.

• Serve as the strategic SEO lead for enterprise-level clients in North America and international markets.

• Establish trusted relationships with client stakeholders and act as a long-term advisor.

• Translate complex SEO and AI-driven search concepts into actionable, measurable recommendations.

• Drive performance results and link SEO efforts directly to business growth.

• Lead, mentor, and coach SEO Specialists and Consultants throughout North America.

• Offer structured feedback and assist in career development.

• Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and continuous training initiatives.

• Enhance internal processes, documentation standards, and delivery frameworks.

• Oversee the execution of technical SEO, content, and authority-building initiatives.

• Collaborate with Analytics, Paid Media, UX, and Development teams on integrated programs.

• Monitor global SEO trends, search evolution, and advancements in AI/SGE.

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

• Facilitate internal knowledge-sharing sessions and training workshops.

• Provide ideas for thought leadership content.

⛳️ Requirements

• 5–7+ years of SEO experience, preferably within an agency or enterprise setting.

• Strong practical expertise in technical SEO.

• Experience in content strategy development.

• Familiarity with analytics platforms such as GA4, GSC, Adobe, Looker Data Studio, or similar tools.

• Hands-on experience adapting strategies for AI-driven search, generative engines, AI Overviews, LLM-based discovery, and agentic discovery.

• Proven experience in testing, measuring, or shipping against AI-driven search surfaces.

• Demonstrated ability to present to clients and influence senior stakeholders.

• Strong project management skills, capable of managing multiple clients, timelines, and priorities.

• Experience in leading or mentoring team members and fostering their growth.

• Ability to collaborate with global teams and work across different time zones.

• Strategic and hands-on SEO capabilities.

• Consultative mindset and confidence in leading discussions with C-level and senior stakeholders.

• Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable working autonomously.

• Application must include a detail about AI-driven search tested or implemented within the past six months.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits from the first day of employment.

• RRSP matching program.

• Generous paid-time-off policy.

• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year.

• Optional hybrid work arrangement in major hubs (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal).

• Opportunity to collaborate with a global team of specialists across data, creative, media, and engineering.

• Medical, dental, RRSP, paid time off, and/or other benefits available to permanent employees.