Manager - Communications & Public Relations

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Manager of Communications & Public Relations to lead their communications strategy and public relations initiatives. This senior-level role requires a visionary leader to enhance the city's reputation through innovative communication efforts and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring that the city’s messaging aligns with its growth priorities. Join a dedicated team and make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying competitive benefits and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Matching pension plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, vision & dental benefits

Life insurance

Employee family assistance program

Employee wellness program

Career progression opportunities

Corporate training & leadership development

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of leadership experience in strategic communications and public relations.
• Advanced knowledge of digital marketing tools and emerging communication technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and oversight of the city's communications and branding strategy.
• Manage high-profile public relations campaigns and engage with stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Communications

Public Relations

Digital Marketing

SEO

SEM

Social Media Marketing

Stakeholder Engagement

Business Management

Human Resource Management

Multi-channel Communication Strategies

Education

Degree in Communications

Degree in Public Relations

Degree in Marketing

Tools

Digital Marketing Tools

Analytics Platforms

Job description

Manager - Communications & Public Relations

The Corporation of the City of Thunder Bay
has a rewarding opportunity for a
Manager – Communications & Public Relations!

Work Location: Thunder Bay

As the Manager – Communications & Public Relations, you will serve as the senior advisor and leader responsible for the development, execution, and oversight of the City of Thunder Bay’s comprehensive communications and branding strategy. This senior-level position ensures the alignment of all communication efforts with the City’s strategic vision, municipal growth priorities, and long-term goals. The Manager leads a dynamic team, manages high-profile public relations campaigns, and fosters innovation in communications to enhance Thunder Bay’s reputation locally, nationally, and globally. Through strategic partnerships, collaboration with senior leadership, and proactive stakeholder engagement, the Manager ensures that the City’s messaging inspires confidence, transparency, and public trust. A key area of responsibility includes the overall communication of the city’s Smart Growth Plan.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have the following:

1. Degree in communications, public relations, marketing or a related field with 8 years of progressively senior leadership experience in strategic communications, branding, and public relations, preferably in the public sector environment
2. Advanced knowledge of emerging communication technologies, trends, and best practices
3. Advanced expertise in digital marketing tools, analytics, and platforms, with demonstrated success in SEO, SEM, and social media marketing
4. Proven track record of managing high-profile public relations campaigns and navigating complex political and public sector landscapes
5. Experience in business and human resource management
6. Experience in business management, planning, budgets and finance
7. Advanced proficiency in developing and executing multi-channel communication strategies, including traditional and digital platforms
8. Superior ability to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholders, including City Council, senior executives, community leaders, and the public

Why Work for the City of Thunder Bay (CTB)?
When you work for the City of Thunder Bay, you are part of our team, and here you can:

1. Experience your importance
2. Unleash your potential
3. Know your work matters
4. Embrace diversity
5. Make a difference
6. Join a dedicated team
7. Build community

Great Tangible Benefits
As an employee with the Corporation, you will be in receipt of the following amazing benefits:

1. Great competitive salary and fantastic matching pension plan
2. Great paid vacation and holidays
3. Strong health benefits coverage – employer paid health, vision, & dental benefits
4. Excellent life insurance & accidental death & dismemberment insurance (2 times your annual salary)
5. Fantastic employee family assistance program (EFAP)
6. Great employee wellness program
7. Supportive career progression opportunities
8. Great corporate training & leadership development
9. Great tuition reimbursement program (continuous learning)
10. Voluntary leave purchase plan