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.