Communications Manager

Rosepat Opportunity Manager; Canada; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Home office stipend

Flexible hours

3 weeks vacation

Professional development

Fridays off in Jul & Aug

Job summary

Equal Voice is a national charity focused on gender parity in Canadian politics. The Communications Manager will shape the organization’s voice, develop content strategies, and run campaigns across digital channels and events to advance equity and representation.

You will lead fundraising communications, coordinate with leadership, and manage social channels and media engagements, all while maintaining a multi-partisan, inclusive voice.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs, ideally within a political or nonprofit environment
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic writing, content development, and audience engagement across digital and traditional platforms
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership, internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
• Experience managing organizational social media channels and digital communications platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools
• Familiarity with design and multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) considered an asset
• Familiarity with Monday.com considered an asset
• Excellent written and spoken English; French language skills are an asset

Responsibilities

• Own our narrative and communications space; shape and protect Equal Voice’s voice across platforms
• Create content for web, email, social, events, and campaigns; donor stories and program launches
• Plan and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns for fundraising, events, and programs
• Manage Equal Voice’s social channels, content calendars, posting, engagement, and moderation
• Drive fundraising through storytelling via email, digital content, and event promotion
• Coordinate with vendors to create reports, short-form video, photography, and digital materials
• Support leadership with media engagements, event promotion, speeches, and talking points
• Monitor performance across email, social, web, and campaigns; optimize reach and engagement

Skills

Strategic writing

Content development

Audience engagement

Project management

Media relations

Social media management

Digital communications

Storytelling

Collaboration

Bilingual (English)

Education

Post-secondary degree in Communications/PR/Marketing

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Monday.com

Job description

Salary:$70,000 – $80,000 depending on experience and expertise.

Deadline:August 21, 2026

About Equal Voice

Equal Voice is a national, registered charity dedicated to achieving gender parity in Canadian politics. Since 2001, we have been leading the charge in research, education, and leadership development to increase the representation of women and gender-diverse individuals in politics, at all levels of government. Through our programs, we provide the training, resources, and networks needed for women and gender-diverse individuals to run for office and thrive in political life.

Why Join Equal Voice?

Equal Voice is a small but high-impact team that values collaboration, innovation, and adaptability. As a multi-partisan organization, we unite people across the political spectrum to strengthen democracy and champion gender equity in public office.

We offer a supportive, flexible work environment with great perks, including:

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Compensation for home office setup, internet and cell phone (maximums apply)
• Flexible work hours, but must be available for core team hours (10am-4pm EST)
• Three weeks of vacation
• Professional development and networking opportunities
• Fridays off in July and August

About the Role

The Communications Manager will play a central role in shaping Equal Voice’s voice and visibility across Canada. Develop and execute strategic content and communication plans aligned to Equal Voice’s mission, vision and priorities while supporting key projects, programs and events.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, digitally savvy, and motivated by the chance to amplify Equal Voice’s mission and impact.

• Own our narrative and communications space
  Shape and protect Equal Voice’s voice across all platforms,ensuring our messaging reflects our multi-partisan values, and commitment to equity, democracy, and representation.
• Create content that cuts through
  Write, design, and publish high-impact content for web, email, social, events, and campaigns – from donor stories and election moments to program launches and calls to action.
• Run campaigns from idea to impact
  Plan and execute integrated marketing and communications campaigns for fundraising, events, and programs, turning timelines, audiences, and budgets into results.
• Build and grow our digital community
  Manage Equal Voice’s social channels end-to-end, content calendars, posting, engagement, and moderation. Growing an active, values-aligned community that amplifies our work and supports our mission.
• Drive fundraising through storytelling
  Support donor acquisition, stewardship, and campaign fundraising through email, digital content, and event promotion that shows why representation really matters.
• Produce and manage creative assets
  Coordinate with vendors to create reports, short-form video, photography, and digital materials that bring Equal Voice’s work to life across platforms.
• Support leadership and high-profile moments
  Work closely with the Executive Director on media engagements, event promotion, speeches, and talking points, and lead live and rapid-response communications during key events and campaigns.
• Track what works, and make it better
  Monitor performance across email, social, web, and campaigns, using data and insight to continuously improve reach, engagement, and fundraising outcomes.
• Protect the brand and our values
  Ensure all communications uphold Equal Voice’s brand, charitable and political compliance, and deep commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and respectful multi-partisan engagement.

Qualifications and Education

• Post-secondary degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs, ideally within a political or nonprofit environment
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic writing, content development, and audience engagement across digital and traditional platforms
• Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership, internal teams, volunteers, and external partners
• Experience managing organizational social media channels and digital communications platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and virtual collaboration tools
• Familiarity with design and multimedia tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) considered an asset
• Familiarity with Monday.com considered an asset
• Excellent written and spoken English; French language skills are an asset

About You

• Solutions-oriented: You are a solution-seeking communicator at heart who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoys balancing creativity with strategy.
• Creative storyteller: You can craft messages that resonate with diverse audiences while staying on message and brand.
• Digitally savvy: You know how to leverage digital tools and social platforms to engage communities.
• Collaborative: You thrive on teamwork and bring positivity to cross-functional projects.
• Values-driven: You are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with experience working in multi-partisan and diverse stakeholder environments.

Equal Voice is committed to equitable, barrier-free hiring. We encourage applications from individuals who are racialized, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the selection process.