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

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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