Manager, Communications

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed Canadian university in Ottawa seeks a Manager, Communications to develop and implement strategic communications. This role involves advancing the Faculty's brand and managing a communications team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have four years of related experience. This position is full-time and offers a competitive salary between CAD 85,476 to 111,120 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of previous communications experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate strategic communications and marketing strategies.
• Advance the Faculty's brand with stakeholders in media.
• Manage the Faculty's communications team.

Skills

Knowledge of communications, public relations, marketing, and social media processes

Knowledge of the university's strategic priorities and goals

Knowledge of relevant governing legislation and policies

Knowledge of office productivity software

Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications or related discipline

Job description

Job Details

• Job Number: J1125-0082
• Job Title: Manager, Communications
• Job Type: Career Development Assignment (CDA)
• Department: Office of the Dean of Engineering and Design
• Job Category: Administrative Management
• Number of Positions: 1
• Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 24/11/2025
• Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 07/12/2025
• Salary (with Salary Rate): 85,476.00 - 111,120.00/Year
• Assignment Duration From: 01/12/2025
• Assignment Duration To: 31/12/2026
• Employee Group: Non-Union
• Salary Level: NU05
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Date Position Available: 01/12/2025

About Carleton University

Carleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation's government and G‑7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.

Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.

The university’s Strategic Integrated Plan 2020‑2025 is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student‑centric, community‑engaged values.

Duties And Responsibilities

Responsible to develop, implement, and evaluate internal and external strategic communications and marketing strategies in all except research and graduate programs areas. The incumbent will help advance the Faculty's brand with key stakeholders in traditional and digital media; will manager the Faculty's communications team and to ensure the team is adhering to messaging and best practices that align with Faculty's and Carleton's goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of communications, public relations, marketing, and social media processes
• Knowledge of university's strategic priorities and goals as well as policies and procedures
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of office as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline‑specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in communications or related discipline
• Minimum four years of previous communications experience

HR Note

Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.

Health and Safety Requirements

This position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.