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Candidates must have existing authorization to work in Canada without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.\nIdentity Verification: To protect our candidates and our company from hiring fraud, finalists may be asked to complete an identity verification and present valid government-issued identification before or during the hiring process. By applying, you acknowledge that all interviews and assessments must be completed by you and not by another individual acting on your behalf.\nWhy you’ll love working at AlertMedia: \nAt AlertMedia, you won’t just build your career - you’ll be part of something meaningful, surrounded by people who genuinely care about the work and each other.\nCompetitive base salary +Company-wide bonus program \nGenerous and flexible time off and parental leave policies \nHealth benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance are 100% paid for employees! \nAmazing rewards and incentives - we love celebrating each other! \nCommitment to community service with opportunities to give back\nA Best Places to Work company 10 years in a row and numerous other awards \nAccess to new downtown office with 360 views of Austin, high-tech building gym and nearby running trails \nOngoing career development opportunities through our Learning & Development team \nYou'll do meaningful work-while growing your career in a fast-moving, global company with an award-winning culture\nAbout AlertMedia: \nWe are the leading risk intelligence and response platform - trusted by the largest companies in the world to protect their people and assets when it matters most. 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