Manager Marketing and Communication

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager Marketing and Communication based in Canada.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced marketing and communications professional to strengthen brand visibility, reputation, and engagement across a large community-focused organization. The role partners closely with program, regional, site, and corporate leaders to align communications with organizational and operational priorities. You will lead integrated marketing and communication strategies spanning internal communications, digital channels, social media, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and events. A key part of the role is guiding and developing a marketing and communications team while ensuring consistent, high-quality execution. You will also play an important role in reputation management, crisis communications, advocacy, philanthropy, and community engagement. The position combines strategic thinking with hands-on content development, performance measurement, and cross-functional collaboration. It is well suited to a confident communicator who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to create meaningful organizational and community impact.

Accountabilities:: Develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies for diverse internal and external audiences, ensuring alignment with corporate and operational objectives.

Lead, coach, and oversee the marketing and communications team, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and positive working environment.

Provide strategic advice to regional and local teams on communications, marketing activities, stakeholder engagement, and brand application.

Protect and strengthen organizational reputation by identifying emerging risks, developing response strategies, and supporting crisis and issues communications.

Develop communication strategies for medium-risk reputation issues and collaborate with senior leadership on high-risk matters.

Support government relations, advocacy, and mission-critical initiatives by strengthening visibility and engagement with key influencers and decision-makers.

Lead the development of corporate social media strategies, assets, guidelines, and content while enabling effective local engagement and maintaining consistent brand standards.

Oversee communications and marketing support for key events involving clients, donors, volunteers, partners, and other stakeholders.

Create and manage high-quality content for social media, internal communications, donor relations, newsletters, websites, reports, publications, and other channels.

Maintain and continuously improve the brand toolkit, ensuring teams have access to relevant standards, resources, and communication tools.

Develop marketing and communications performance indicators and provide regular reporting on results, effectiveness, and organizational impact.

Support philanthropy and fundraising initiatives by applying marketing and communications expertise to increase visibility and engagement with key audiences.

Develop and oversee internal communication initiatives that encourage awareness, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and organizational alignment.

Proofread, edit, and provide quality control for communications and corporate materials in English and/or French.

Manage planning, writing, editing, production, and distribution of reports, newsletters, publications, and other communications materials.

Contribute to departmental budgeting, financial performance management, and measurement activities.

Build productive relationships with internal departments, media representatives, government communications professionals, consultants, vendors, and external partners.

Manage external contractors and vendors, including supporting contract evaluation and negotiation when required.

Promote strategic alignment, employee engagement, workplace safety, continuous improvement, and effective use of technology across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant post-secondary education in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, English, Journalism, Business Administration, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may also be considered.

At least 5 years of professional experience spanning strategic internal and external communications, media relations, marketing, digital content, and team oversight.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing complex marketing and communications strategies involving senior or executive-level stakeholders.

Proven experience with website management and content management systems such as Drupal or WordPress, along with knowledge of SEO, keyword research, and Google Analytics.

Experience managing or moderating online communities and digital engagement channels.

Strong understanding of crisis communication principles and reputation management practices.

Excellent writing and editing skills across multiple formats, including media relations, websites, social media, advertising, events, reports, and internal communications.

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Strong analytical and evidence-based decision-making skills, particularly in marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement.

Exceptional verbal and written communication, proofreading, copy-editing, and quality-control abilities.

Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Demonstrated leadership and team-building capabilities, including the ability to coach, motivate, and develop employees.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and perform effectively under pressure.

High levels of initiative, discretion, tact, judgment, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Adaptability and a willingness to facilitate and lead change in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in the charitable sector and/or fundraising is considered an asset.

Experience in healthcare or community support services is considered an asset.

French-language proficiency is considered an asset.

Ability to meet applicable screening requirements, which may include a Criminal Records Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, and/or Child Abuse Registry Check.

Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet the physical demands of the position.

Benefits

Regular, full-time position at 1.0 FTE, with 75 hours bi-weekly.

Daytime work schedule with no on-call requirement.

Opportunity to lead a strategic marketing and communications function with broad organizational impact.

Professional environment focused on collaboration, leadership development, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Opportunity to contribute to meaningful community-focused initiatives, advocacy, philanthropy, and stakeholder engagement.

Inclusive workplace committed to accessibility, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Supportive environment that promotes work-life balance, professional excellence, personal well-being, and employee engagement.

Access to technology-enabled tools and systems supporting knowledge sharing and modern communications.

Additional employment benefits and programs may be available according to organizational policies and eligibility.

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