Brand and Communications Supervisor

Accountabilities:

• Lead and support the development, drafting, editing, and delivery of internal and external communications aligned with organizational strategy and key messaging.
• Work with internal teams and external public relations partners to prepare press releases, coordinate distribution, and conduct media outreach.
• Manage communications workflows, including approvals, translations, digital assets, links, and other supporting materials to ensure content is accurate, complete, and ready for publication.
• Respond to media inquiries, draft approved responses, facilitate interviews, and prepare and coach designated spokespeople with relevant talking points.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, public relations agencies, internal knowledge sources, and other communications stakeholders.
• Support the preparation, editing, and distribution of major organizational publications, reports, and brand materials.
• Monitor media coverage, emerging trends, and relevant topics to identify opportunities to strengthen brand awareness and proactively manage reputation.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to a multidisciplinary team working across graphic design, translation services, and social media.
• Act as a brand steward by ensuring communications materials consistently reflect established brand standards, organizational objectives, policies, and corporate messaging.
• Facilitate internal brand training, identify and escalate potential reputational risks, and contribute to crisis communications initiatives when required.
• Apply strong project management and communications practices to ensure multiple priorities are delivered accurately, creatively, and on deadline.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations, marketing, communications, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in public relations, communications, marketing communications, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading communications, marketing, or related professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse internal and external audiences.
• French bilingualism is considered an asset, particularly given the role’s interaction with stakeholders across Canada.
• Strong creative and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to connect communications activity to broader organizational objectives.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of brand governance and the practical application of brand standards across multiple communications channels.
• Understanding of communications planning, project management, campaign evaluation, and media relations practices.
• Familiarity with the Canadian media landscape, communications trends, and emerging industry best practices.
• Knowledge of issues management and crisis communications principles, with the judgment to recognize and escalate potential reputational concerns.
• Awareness of accessibility, privacy, and copyright requirements relevant to communications materials.
• Experience in the conservation, environmental, charitable, or other mission-driven sectors is considered an asset.
• A strong sense of accountability, collaboration, discretion, and sound professional judgment.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $82,500–$104,500 CAD, based on a 35-hour work week and adjusted according to education and experience.
• Comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
• 3 weeks of vacation.
• Paid personal and sick time.
• Fully remote work arrangement within Canada.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful, mission-driven work with national impact.
• Inclusive and barrier-free work environment, with accommodations available throughout the recruitment process.
• Permanent, full-time employment.