Manager, Communications

Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 107,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is seeking a Manager, Communications to lead a small team and oversee internal communications and ministerial events. Applicants should have extensive experience in strategic communications and proven leadership skills. The position is located in Sudbury, Ontario, offering a salary range of $107,193 to $115,642, and requires bilingual proficiency (CBC/CBC) as well as secret security clearance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Significant experience in strategic communications, including planning and delivery.
• Experience managing, coaching, or mentoring communication professionals.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of communications professionals.
• Oversee internal communications and employee events.
• Handle ministerial events and announcements.

Skills

Strategic communications

Event management

Effective oral communication

Written communication

Team management

Education

Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing or related field

Job description

Manager, Communications

Reference number : NOR25J-177011-000016

Selection process number : 2025-NOR-EA-029 Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario

Sudbury(Ontario)

IS-05

$107,193 to $115,642

For further information on the organization, please visit

Closing date : 22 October 2025 - 23 : 59, Pacific Time

Who can apply

Persons residing in Canada, and Canadian citizens and Permanent residents abroad.

• Applicants are encouraged to apply if they are willing and able to work in, or relocate to or within 40 km of Sudbury, ON.
• This information may change based on position location requirements.

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Work environment

Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) is the Government of Canada's economic development organization for Northern Ontario, supporting job creation and economic growth through programs, services and project funding. By partnering with businesses and communities, it fosters a strong, diversified and competitive regional economy. A position with FedNor allows you to be part of a nimble department that has a broad mandate to work on a variety of economic development activities.

Why Choose FedNor

• Work with a great team who supports each other.
• Be part of a small department with a big heart.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference to the region and country.
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid environment – mix of working in-person at the office and at home).

Intent of the process

One of the positions being staffed for a term contract is for the Manager responsible for Corporate Communications. The role will manage a small team of communications professionals and will oversee internal communications, the intranet site, President’s Office communications and employee events and activities.

The other position being staffed for a one year term is the Manager responsible for Ministerial Events and Media Relations. That role also manages a small team of communications professionals and oversees all ministerial events and announcements, including communications with stakeholders and media relations.

Positions to be filled : 2

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

Education

• A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design or related field, or a combination of experience and education.

Experience

• Significant experience in strategic communications, including planning, delivery and execution.
• Experience managing, coaching and / or mentorship to junior or intermediate communication professionals.
• Experience providing briefings (verbal and / or written) to senior management.
• Significant is understood to mean the depth and breadth of experience normally associated with having performed a broad range of complex, related activities for a minimum of two (2) years.
• Senior management is defined as EX-01, EX-02 and above.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of event management practices (i.e., logistics, marketing, product and program development).
• Knowledge of communication practices (i.e., how to effectively convey information and engage with stakeholders, utilizing tools and strategies to foster engagement)

Abilities & Competencies

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and with tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Uphold Integrity and Respect
• Achieve Results
• Create Vision and Strategy
• Mobilize People

Asset Qualifications

• Experience in performing internal communications.
• Experience in corporate communications.
• Experience coordinating or managing events involving a Ministerial Office.
• Experience in media relations.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in marketing.

Organizational Needs

FedNor is committed to establishing and maintaining a representative workforce. This organizational need may be identified as part of the appointment decision. In such cases, qualified candidates who self-declare as member of a visible minority group, Indigenous people, person with a disability or women, could be considered in priority.

Operational Requirements

• Willing and able to travel, specifically across the Northern Ontario region.
• Willing and able to work overtime, often on short notice, including occasional weekends.

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Bilingual - Imperative(CBC / CBC)

Conditions of employment

Secret security clearance

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.