Manager, Marketing and Communications — Maternity Leave Contract

Muscle; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Muscular Dystrophy Canada seeks an experienced Manager of Marketing and Communications to lead the team during a maternity leave contract in the Ottawa area. You will guide day-to-day projects, coordinate digital campaigns with the CEO, and ensure branding consistency across newsletters, social media, and websites.

You will bring strong people management, digital marketing expertise, and a deep understanding of neuromuscular disorders to craft engaging, accessible communications that inform,

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading marketing and communications projects.
• Strong expertise in digital marketing and content creation.
• Excellent people management and leadership abilities.
• Collaborative approach with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of neuromuscular disorders and impact on individuals and families.
• Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills for audiences.
• Proficiency with WordPress for website updates and content management.
• Experience delivering newsletters, fundraising appeals, social media and digital campaigns.
• Experience using Raiser's Edge for mailing lists, segmentation and reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Marketing and Communications team with clear direction and accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day projects, schedules, approvals and branding consistency.
• Write, edit and review content for newsletters, appeals, social media, and websites.
• Manage website updates with WordPress to keep content current and accessible.
• Plan and evaluate digital campaigns with the CEO and team across MDC.
• Oversee social media content, scheduling and community engagement.
• Coordinate newsletter production and distribution.
• Administer direct response mailings, timelines and audience coordination.
• Use Raiser's Edge for audience segmentation and reporting with donor data colleagues.
• Build relationships across departments to connect communications with organizational priorities.
• Incorporate the perspectives of people living with neuromuscular disorders in storytelling.

Skills

Marketing

Communications

Digital marketing

People management

Content writing

WordPress

Raiser's Edge

Campaign planning

Project management

Accessibility

Bilingual EN/FR

Tools

Raiser's Edge

Job description

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Manager, Marketing and Communications — Maternity Leave Contract

• Location: Ottawa area
• Bilingualism in English and French preferred
• Salary range: $80,000- $95,000

About this role:

Muscular Dystrophy Canada is seeking an experienced marketing and communications professional to lead our team and manage day-to-day projects during a maternity leave. This role combines excellent people management, strong digital expertise and a collaborative approach to advancing our mission.

Working closely with the CEO, you will guide the Marketing and Communications team, coordinate priorities and work across departments to deliver compelling communications that inform, engage and inspire our communities.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support the Marketing and Communications team, providing clear direction, coaching, feedback and accountability.
• Manage day-to-day projects, schedules and approvals, ensuring timely delivery, accuracy, accessibility and consistent branding.
• Write, edit and review content for newsletters, fundraising appeals, social media, websites and other communications.
• Manage website updates using WordPress, keeping content current, accessible and engaging.
• Plan, coordinate and evaluate digital campaigns with the CEO, team members and colleagues across MDC.
• Oversee social media content, scheduling and community engagement.
• Coordinate newsletter production and distribution.
• Administer in-house direct response mailings, including timelines, content, audience coordination, production and results tracking.
• Use Raiser's Edge to support audience segmentation, mailing administration and reporting, in collaboration with colleagues responsible for donor data.
• Build strong working relationships across Mission, Philanthropy and other departments to connect communications with organizational priorities.
• Bring the perspectives of people living with neuromuscular disorders into respectful, accurate and meaningful storytelling.

What you bring

• Demonstrated experience managing marketing and communications projects, with strong expertise in digital marketing.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to support, develop and motivate a team.
• A highly collaborative approach, sound judgment and experience working closely with senior leadership.
• A deep understanding of neuromuscular disorders and their impact on individuals and families.
• Excellent writing, editing and content review skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging communications.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with WordPress, including website content management and updates.
• Proficiency with Raiser's Edge, particularly for mailing lists, segmentation and reporting.
• Experience delivering newsletters, direct response mailings, social media and digital campaigns.
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to accessibility, inclusion and communications that reflect the communities we serve.
• Bilingualism in English and French is preferred.

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