Manager, Internal Communications & Culture
Top Benefits
About the role
Position details: Full-time Fixed term (12 months)
Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Manager, Internal Communications & Culture to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.
NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.
NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.
Position Summary
The Manager, Internal Communications will be responsible for the development, implementation and operation of a comprehensive Internal Communications & Culture program. This includes developing an annual plan for the Internal Communications and Culture Program, execution of the program, reporting/evaluation, as well as managing all procedures and content relating to the program.
The Manager will:
- Design and implement an internal communications & culture content strategy;
- Lead monthly organization-wide Town Halls, webinar series and our internal newsletter, as well as manage content for the intranet homepage;
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of the program as well as NCC’s employee communications tools;
- General oversight and maintenance of content designed for landing pages of NCC intranet platform.
- Provide a centre of excellence and subject matter expertise on aspects of internal communications;
- Contribute to the organization’s equity, diversity and inclusion goals;
- Help formulate responses to internal communications crisis situations which may affect organizational perception or reputation; and
- Plan and executive virtual & in-person staff engagement programming as needed.
This position reports to the Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications. The individual will have a holistic view of organizational purpose, values, goals and priorities and effectively disseminate this information in two-way channels. They will also work closely with colleagues in the President’s Office and Human Resources and consult broadly across the organization on various initiatives.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media, marketing, project management or related subject.
- 3-5 years of experience in internal or external communications, editorial, employee engagement, facilitation, DEI, virtual event planning, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees.
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills for hosting organization-wide meetings and to give presentations to staff.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage other business units and receive buy-in. Individual should be comfortable working with senior executives and explain communication strategies to leaders and influence communications deliverables.
- Strong understanding of the organization’s goals, values, and structure, and the ability to relay them to employees.
- Experience working on organizational equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, HTML, PowerPoint, Photoshop, video editing software, some web design.
- Strong organizational/project management skills.
- Calm, confident, and systematic approach to meeting deadlines and goals.
- Understanding and sensitivity to equity, diversity and inclusion topics and issues.
- Ability to work independently while also working effectively with larger teams.
- Bilingualism or experience working in a bilingual environment an asset.
- Appreciation for nature conservation and belief in the NCC mission.
Application Deadline
August 14, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST
At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.
About Nature Conservancy of Canada / Conservation de la nature Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) directly protects and cares for our country's most vulnerable natural areas & the plants & animals they sustain.
Organization Overview
NCC is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. We are a private, non-profit group that partners with corporations, individuals, communities and government bodies to achieve the direct protection of our most important natural treasures. Since 1962, NCC and our partners have helped to conserve 14 million hectares (35 million acres) of ecologically significant land nationwide.
Manager, Internal Communications & Culture
Top Benefits
About the role
Position details: Full-time Fixed term (12 months)
Taking care of our environment has never been more important than it is today. The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is looking for a Manager, Internal Communications & Culture to join a team committed to protecting our most important natural areas and the plants and animals they sustain.
NCC is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, we have brought people together to conserve and restore more than 15 million hectares across Canada. NCC takes a collaborative, evidence-based approach to achieve conservation success for the sake of nature and Canadians. With a national office in Toronto and seven regional offices across the country, NCC delivers results you can walk on.
NCC recognizes that we work on lands that have long been cared for by Indigenous Peoples under their own laws and knowledge systems. We are committed to transforming how we do our work, advancing Reconciliation through conservation, and working with Indigenous Peoples in meaningful, respectful, and supportive ways.
Position Summary
The Manager, Internal Communications will be responsible for the development, implementation and operation of a comprehensive Internal Communications & Culture program. This includes developing an annual plan for the Internal Communications and Culture Program, execution of the program, reporting/evaluation, as well as managing all procedures and content relating to the program.
The Manager will:
- Design and implement an internal communications & culture content strategy;
- Lead monthly organization-wide Town Halls, webinar series and our internal newsletter, as well as manage content for the intranet homepage;
- Measure and report on the effectiveness of the program as well as NCC’s employee communications tools;
- General oversight and maintenance of content designed for landing pages of NCC intranet platform.
- Provide a centre of excellence and subject matter expertise on aspects of internal communications;
- Contribute to the organization’s equity, diversity and inclusion goals;
- Help formulate responses to internal communications crisis situations which may affect organizational perception or reputation; and
- Plan and executive virtual & in-person staff engagement programming as needed.
This position reports to the Vice President, Public Affairs & Communications. The individual will have a holistic view of organizational purpose, values, goals and priorities and effectively disseminate this information in two-way channels. They will also work closely with colleagues in the President’s Office and Human Resources and consult broadly across the organization on various initiatives.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, media, marketing, project management or related subject.
- 3-5 years of experience in internal or external communications, editorial, employee engagement, facilitation, DEI, virtual event planning, or equivalent experience.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees.
- Strong public speaking and facilitation skills for hosting organization-wide meetings and to give presentations to staff.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills to engage other business units and receive buy-in. Individual should be comfortable working with senior executives and explain communication strategies to leaders and influence communications deliverables.
- Strong understanding of the organization’s goals, values, and structure, and the ability to relay them to employees.
- Experience working on organizational equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives preferred.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, HTML, PowerPoint, Photoshop, video editing software, some web design.
- Strong organizational/project management skills.
- Calm, confident, and systematic approach to meeting deadlines and goals.
- Understanding and sensitivity to equity, diversity and inclusion topics and issues.
- Ability to work independently while also working effectively with larger teams.
- Bilingualism or experience working in a bilingual environment an asset.
- Appreciation for nature conservation and belief in the NCC mission.
Application Deadline
August 14, 2025 | 11:59pm EST, 9:59pm Mountain Time, 8:59pm Pacific Time, 10:50pm CST, 00:59 am +1 AST
At NCC, we're committed to providing a healthy, safe, barrier free and inclusive, workplace, where respect and diversity are recognized assets. We strive for bold conservation achievements in which equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are the norm. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. NCC implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, contact us by email at hr@natureconservancy.ca to make any required arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at NCC, please email us at hr@natureconservancy.ca.
About Nature Conservancy of Canada / Conservation de la nature Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) directly protects and cares for our country's most vulnerable natural areas & the plants & animals they sustain.
Organization Overview
NCC is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. We are a private, non-profit group that partners with corporations, individuals, communities and government bodies to achieve the direct protection of our most important natural treasures. Since 1962, NCC and our partners have helped to conserve 14 million hectares (35 million acres) of ecologically significant land nationwide.