Senior Communications Manager

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$85,000–$95,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Office presence: 2 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Lead integrated communications strategies and campaigns across digital advocacy, media relations, social platforms, and traditional marketing, adapting plans to changing priorities. Create and edit communications materials, manage media and social engagement, oversee digital communications tools, analyze results, and support quality control and staff development.

Job details

Environmental advocacy, communications, campaigning Title: Senior Communications Manager Organization: Environmental Defence Canada Location: Toronto or Ottawa, Ontario Terms: Permanent Full-Time Position (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) 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 Apply Apply here: Apply Please mention you saw this at GoodWork.ca. Racialized communities and others from equity-seeking groups are disproportionately affected by climate change and environmental degradation, yet they are significantly under-represented in environmental organizations. We believe that those most impacted by these issues must have access to paid positions in organizations dedicated to environmental defence and justice. Environmental Defence strives to create a workspace that reflects the diversity of identities and lived experiences within the communities we serve. If you see yourself reflected in 80% of the requirements for this role, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you require any accommodations for your interview, please contact hr@environmentaldefence.ca

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least seven years of communications, marketing, or digital advocacy experience, ideally supporting social change, along with strong writing, verbal, persuasive, and design skills. Candidates must be proficient in digital campaigning and demonstrate project management, budgeting, reporting, analytics, and sound decision-making abilities.