Marketing and Communications Manager (eCommerce) (12 month FTC)

Dept; Toronto; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid policy

Paid holidays

Birthday leave

Professional development

Job summary

DEPT, embedded with eBay, seeks a Marketing and Communications Manager (eCommerce) for a 12‑month FTC. You’ll lead strategic communications initiatives, advise senior leaders, and manage multi-channel campaigns across internal and external channels, including content, social media, and launch communications.

You have 10+ years in corporate communications within tech or fast-paced environments, with strong writing, leadership, and Google Slides expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, strategic communications, or related fields.
• Experience working within the technology sector or fast-paced corporate environments.
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior executives and leadership teams.
• Strong people management and team leadership experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Advanced presentation development skills, particularly in Google Slides.
• Experience managing integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels.
• Background directing agencies and managing video/content production projects.
• Strong understanding of social media strategy and communications best practices.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to support business objectives and regulatory initiatives.
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives and internal stakeholders.
• Manage communications timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination.
• Create polished executive presentations and strategic storytelling materials in Google Slides.
• Lead the development of communications materials including: fact sheets, executive messaging, direct mail campaigns, internal and external content, social media content, launch communications, developing Google decks, data analytics.
• Partner with external agencies on creative development, video production, and campaign execution.
• Provide communications guidance and strategic counsel across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Ensure messaging consistency across all communications channels.
• Oversee content management and support campaign execution from planning through delivery.

Skills

Strategic communications

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Storytelling

Google Slides

Content development

Cross-channel campaigns

Data analytics understanding

Public affairs

Tools

Google Slides

Job description

Marketing and Communications Manager (eCommerce) (12 month FTC)

This is a 12 month fixed term employee contract in the first instance, with possibility of extension.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy.

This role is part of our eBay Inhouse team, where you will be employed by DEPT® but embedded within eBay.

JOB PURPOSE

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Marketing and Communications Manager to lead strategic communications initiatives supporting major business priorities and regulatory launches for eBay's Global Regulatory team. This role is ideal for a seasoned communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced corporate environment, enjoys collaborating with senior leaders, and can connect multiple communications channels into cohesive, high-impact campaigns.

The successful candidate brings strong corporate and technology-sector experience, exceptional writing and storytelling abilities, and a polished, proactive approach. We’re looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with execution excellence — and who brings positive energy, curiosity, and a genuinely engaging personality to the team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies to support business objectives and regulatory initiatives
• Serve as a trusted communications advisor to senior executives and internal stakeholders
• Manage communications timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination
• Create polished executive presentations and strategic storytelling materials in Google Slides
• Lead the development of communications materials including:
  • Fact sheets
  • Executive messaging
  • Direct mail campaigns
  • Internal and external content
  • Social media content
  • Launch communications
  • Developing Google decks
  • Understanding of data analytics
• Partner with and direct external agencies on creative development, video production, and campaign execution
• Provide communications guidance and strategic counsel across multiple teams and initiatives
• Ensure messaging consistency across all communications channels
• Manage staff of 2 people
• Oversee content management and support campaign execution from planning through delivery
• Maintain a high standard of professionalism, accuracy, and attention to detail

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public affairs, strategic communications, or related fields
• Experience working within the technology sector or fast-paced corporate environments
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior executives and leadership teams
• Strong people management and team leadership experience
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills
• Advanced presentation development skills, particularly in Google Slides
• Experience managing integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels
• Background directing agencies and managing video/content production projects
• Strong understanding of social media strategy and communications best practices
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities
• Highly proactive, polished, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable building relationships and engaging stakeholders over Zoom and in person
• Strategic thinker who can connect the dots across communications channels and audiences
• Self-starter who takes initiative and drives projects forward
• Collaborative and relationship-oriented with strong executive presence
• Brings a positive attitude, strong emotional intelligence, and an engaging, approachable personality
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining quality and timelines

Work environment:

• Hybrid work model with 2–3 in-office days per week
• Collaborative and cross-functional team environment
• Opportunity to lead high-visibility communications initiatives impacting key business priorities
• Lots of great team activities and career development opportunities

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $105,000 - $130,000 CAD. Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.

WE OFFER

• A flexible hybrid working policy to enjoy the best of both worlds.
• Early Finish Fridays, kickstart your weekend early with alternating early-finish Fridays.
• 15 days paid holiday annually, increasing with length of service (plus Public Holidays).
• Birthday Leave, a paid day-off each year.
• Access to dedicated mental health resources including enhanced sick pay scheme, employee assistance programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Dept Allowance, a dedicated company contribution to spend on either your professional development or personal wellbeing.
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support parents.
• Learning and Development, continuous growth opportunities through internal training, and "inspirational talks” guest speakers.
• Buddy Program, you will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you navigate your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
• A Certified BCorp Agency and is multi-award winning “Agency of the Year”.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• Global DEPT® Cares Month , an annual initiative where our teams donate their professional skills and time to support local charities and pr-bono projects.

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA.

We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter.

At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

AI Disclosure: At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you’d prefer it not be used.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here .