Director of Marketing and Communications

Location: 24 Colonnade Road, Ottawa ON Schedule: Daytime, Monday to Friday Starting Salary: $115,000/year Are you ready to lead with strategy and creativity? We’re seeking an innovative and results-driven Director of Marketing and Communications to take charge of Commissionaires Ottawa’s marketing and branding efforts. This is a leadership role for someone passionate about aligning strategies, fostering brand identity, and driving impactful communication campaigns. Your Mission As the Director of Marketing and Communications, you will: Shape and Amplify the Brand: Oversee brand strategy, ensuring consistent application across all platforms Act as the brand ambassador, reinforcing a strong organizational identity Lead Communications: Develop and execute strategic communication plans Manage media relations and provide crisis communication leadership Drive Marketing Initiatives: Craft and analyze multi-channel marketing campaigns Optimize efforts with analytics-driven decision-making Inspire the Team: Mentor and lead a high-performing marketing team Cultivate a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability Engage Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal and external partners to align initiatives with strategic goals Build relationships that position the organization as a trusted community partner What You Bring Education & Knowledge: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field Advanced expertise in digital marketing, branding, and analytics Skills: Exceptional communication skills across diverse platforms Proficiency in crisis management and data-driven decision-making Leadership abilities to inspire and manage a dynamic team Experience: Proven track record of success in marketing and communications roles Eligibility for Secret-level security clearance Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred Why Join Us? Shape our organization’s public image and drive strategic messaging Lead talented teams to bring innovative ideas to life Enjoy a collaborative environment partnering with executives, community leaders, and media professionals to drive meaningful change Benefit from employer-paid professional development and training opportunities Access a comprehensive benefits package Take advantage of generous paid time off, including holidays and sick days Secure your future with retirement plans featuring company matching contributions Participate in employee discount programs, social outings, and holiday gatherings Application Process If we’re the right fit for you, we want to hear from you Send us your resume and cover letter today NOTE: Only those candidates that meet the specified requirements will be considered for this position. Candidates that do not meet the requirements may be considered for similar opportunities. Commissionaires’ values the diversity of our workforce and respects its employees as individuals, regardless of race, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, gender and age. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Commissionaires’ Policies on Accommodation, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of Commissionaires’ hiring process. Commissionaires-Ottawa does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants. However, please be aware that some third-party tools we utilize in our recruiting and selection process may incorporate AI technology. We appreciate all who apply, however we will only be contacting candidates of interest.

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Posted Date: 2/23/2025