communications manager

MS Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

MS Canada in Vancouver is seeking a Manager, Communications on a 16-month contract. You will lead advisory for corporate communications, shape external messaging, and manage media relations to strengthen MS Canada’s reputation.

The role requires collaboration across teams, strong writing and project management, and willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends; travel across Canada may occur.

Qualifications

• The Manager, Communications plays an advisory role in developing and implementing corporate communications best practices.
• They will enhance MS Canada’s reputation and proactively manage initiatives impacting public perception.
• They will inform constituents through external communications and manage media relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations activities to support MS Canada's public image.
• Shape and deliver messaging to help teams meet communications goals.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive communications initiatives.
• Provide direction and coaching through people management or project leadership.

Skills

Communications management

Media relations

Writing and editing

Project management

Collaboration

People management

Evenings/weekends availability

Travel availability

Job description

Manager, Communications (16-month Contract)

Posted onAugust 02, 2026 by MS Canada

Job details

We're inspired by the vision of a world free of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord) and Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world. People affected by MS are at the heart of our work and our mission is to connect and empower the MS community to create positive change. We connect the MS community to programs, information, research and to each other while they are on their MS journey.?We collaborate with researchers, donors, partners, volunteers, people living with MS, caregivers, and health professionals to drive progress forward and make meaningful impact. Whether improving the lives of Canadians today or supporting groundbreaking research to end MS tomorrow, we work together as a community?and you can be a part of that. 

Our team is looking to fill a current vacant position of Manager, Communications. This is a 16-month contract position working 35 hours per week anywhere in Canada. Please apply by August 16, 2026.

Discover. Innovate. Act

We are guided on the journey to end MS through discoveries, innovation, and collective action. This strategy connects the MS community through our common goal of a world free of MS. Together, we work to advance treatment and care, enhance well-being, understand, and halt disease progression and ultimately prevent MS.  

To learn more about MS Canada, the impact we make, and what makes this a great place to work, we encourage you to visit www.mscanada.ca . 

The impact you will have:

The Manager, Communications plays an advisory role in the development and implementation of best practices in corporate communications, with direct accountability for enhancing the organization?s reputation and proactively managing initiatives and projects that impact public perception of MS Canada. You will play a key role in informing constituents through compelling external communications and will manage the media relations activities for the organization. You will be an active collaborator with members of the organization to shape and deliver messaging to help teams meet their communication and public relations goals, contributing to their objectives.   

Requirements

Our ideal candidate

• Brings proven experience in managing communications, public relations, and/or media relations plans that support brand identity and image.
• Brings proven experience in managing media relations, including facilitating inquiries, outreach, and logistics planning.
• Demonstrates strong writing, editing and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrates strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, navigating challenges with tact and diplomacy.
• Is highly collaborative and able to build trusting professional relationships with colleagues, external partners, and community members.
• Demonstrates experience leading a team by providing direction, coaching, and feedback through direct people management and/or project leadership.
• Availability to work the occasional weekend and evenings; potential for occasional travel across Canada.

Benefits

What we offer

At MS Canada, we provide impactful and rewarding career opportunities. We have a comprehensive&

• Location Vancouver , BC
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 75,000 to $ 80,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment Part time
• Starts as soon as possible
• vacancies 1 vacancy
• Source Talent.com #630783111922780498

• Vancouver, BC

Advertised until 2026-08-10