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Senior Communications Manager Job At Environmental Defence Canada

Environmental Defence Canada (EDC) is inviting applications for a Senior Communications Manager to lead strategic communications, digital advocacy, media relations and public engagement in support of its environmental campaigns.

The position is available in Toronto or Ottawa, Ontario, with a hybrid work arrangement.

About Environmental Defence Canada

Environmental Defence Canada is an environmental advocacy organization that works with government, industry and individuals to defend clean water, a safe climate and healthy communities.

The successful candidate will join a fast-paced, mission-driven team focused on securing stronger environmental protections through strategic campaigns, effective communications and public engagement.

Job Purpose

The Senior Communications Manager will design and deliver effective communications plans that educate the public and encourage people to take action on environmental campaigns.

The role will also foster a supportive and collaborative team environment that encourages innovation, strategic thinking and effective communication across the organization.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

The Senior Communications Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Lead the development and implementation of integrated communications strategies using digital advocacy, earned media, social media and traditional marketing.

• Provide senior communications guidance across multiple issue areas, adapting strategies to changing circumstances and organizational priorities.

• Write and edit blogs, website content, press releases, opinion pieces, newsletters, social media content and reports.

• Manage the production of advertising and promotional materials, including social media advertisements, brochures and posters.

• Develop proactive and rapid-response media relations strategies.

• Pitch and coordinate media interviews, brief and train spokespeople, and build relationships with key journalists.

• Develop social media strategies, create content, manage online communities and engage key influencers.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, coalition partners and suppliers.

• Provide strategic oversight of digital communications infrastructure and identify opportunities to improve tools, platforms and workflows.

• Analyse communications activities and prepare reports to inform future strategies.

• Support quality control across the organization while guiding and mentoring staff where necessary.

• Develop and implement special projects to strengthen and improve the communications function.

Required Qualifications, Skills And Experience

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• At least seven years of experience in communications, marketing or digital advocacy.

• Professional communications experience, preferably in an organization or field focused on advancing social change.

• Excellent written, verbal and persuasive communication skills.

• Ability to simplify complex subjects into accessible information that encourages people to take action.

• Strong visual and design awareness.

• Proficiency in digital campaigning and the use of digital tools to advance campaigns and programmes.

• Demonstrated project management skills, including work planning, budget development, budget tracking and reporting on outcomes.

• Knowledge of database programmes, communications analytics and management tools such as Google Analytics, Sprout Social and Meltwater.

• Familiarity with design and video or photo editing software such as Canva and CapCut.

• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to make informed, timely decisions.

Salary And Benefits

The Senior Communications Manager position offers an annual salary of $85,000–$95,000.

Environmental Defence Canada also offers the following benefits:

• Extended healthcare coverage for the employee and dependants, paid by EDC.

• Health spending account.

• Employee and family assistance programme.

• Four weeks of annual vacation.

• Half-day summer Fridays.

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) matching programme.

Job Details And Work Arrangement

• Position: Senior Communications Manager

• Organisation: Environmental Defence Canada

• Location: Toronto or Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

• Work arrangement: Hybrid, with two days per week required in the office.

• Employment type: Permanent, full-time, unionized position.

• Working hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Reports to: Director of Communications.

• Salary: $85,000–$95,000 per year.

• Application deadline: 18 October 2026.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates can submit their applications through the official Environmental Defence Canada recruitment portal.

Application link: Apply for the Senior Communications Manager position

Applicants should review the vacancy details and submit their applications before the closing date of 18 October 2026.

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• At least seven years of experience in communications, marketing or digital advocacy.

• Professional communications experience, preferably in an organization or field focused on advancing social change.

• Excellent written, verbal and persuasive communication skills.

• Ability to simplify complex subjects into accessible information that encourages people to take action.

• Strong visual and design awareness.

• Proficiency in digital campaigning and the use of digital tools to advance campaigns and programmes.

• Demonstrated project management skills, including work planning, budget development, budget tracking and reporting on outcomes.

• Knowledge of database programmes, communications analytics and management tools such as Google Analytics, Sprout Social and Meltwater.

• Familiarity with design and video or photo editing software such as Canva and CapCut.

• Strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to make informed, timely decisions.