Senior Communications Manager

hybrid
Ottawa or Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
full-time . October 1, 2026

Description

TITLE: Senior Communications Manager

TERMS: Permanent Full-Time Position (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

LOCATION: Toronto or Ottawa

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is hybrid, with a combination of remote work and 2 days per week required in-office.

REPORTS TO: Director of Communications

SALARY: $85,000 - $95,000

TYPE: Unionized Role

LAST DAY TO APPLY: October 18th, 2026

About the Role

Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is a leading Canadian environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities. You will be joining a fast-paced organization with mission-driven and results-oriented team members. EDC is looking for a Communications Manager who can anticipate and meet the needs of a dynamic environment.

Purpose of the Role

The Communications Manager will foster a supportive and collaborative team structure where innovation and strategic thinking is encouraged. EDC’s work is grounded in identifying a theory of change and designing a path that will lead to securing stronger environmental protections. The communications manager will design and deliver effective communications plans that educate and prompt people to take action on our campaigns.

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the design and execution of integrated communications strategies that leverage digital advocacy, earned media, social platforms, and traditional marketing to drive measurable progress on key issue areas
Bring senior communications judgment to a diverse portfolio of issue areas, anticipating shifts in the landscape and repositioning strategy in response to organizational and stakeholder priorities
Write and edit communications materials including blogs, website text, press releases, op-eds, newsletters, social media content, reports
Manage the development of advertising and promotional materials such as social media ads, brochures, posters
Develop media relations strategy (proactive and rapid response), pitch and coordinate media interviews, train/brief spokespeople, develop relationships with key reporters
Social media strategy development, content creation and community management, develop relationships with key influencers
Work effectively with colleagues, coalition partners, suppliers
Provide strategic oversight of the organization's digital communications infrastructure, identifying opportunities to enhance tools, platforms, and workflows
Analyze activities & prepare reports to inform future communications activities
Assist with quality control across the organization, guiding and mentoring staff where needed
Develop and execute special projects to strengthen and evolve the communications function

Skills and Experience

7+ years of communications, marketing or digital advocacy experience
Experience as a communications professional, ideally in an area advancing social change
Excellent written, verbal and persuasive communication skills; excels at distilling complex subject matter into accessible information others can act upon; strong design eye
Proficiency in digital campaigning is a must; using digital tools to advance a campaign/program
Demonstrated project management skills including work planning, budget development and tracking, and reporting on outcomes.
Knowledge of database programs, communications analytics and management tools (e.g.
Google Analytics, Sprout Social, Meltwater), design programs and video/photo editing software (e.g. Canva, CapCut)
Ability to think critically and make well-informed, timely decisions

What We Offer

Extended healthcare coverage for yourself and your dependents paid by EDC
Health spending account
Employee and family assistance program
4 weeks vacation
Half-day summer Fridays
RRSP matching program

Compensation

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

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