Manager, Communications – 16-month Contract

MS Canada

Manager of Communications at MS Canada enhancing public reputation and managing media relations activities. Collaborating with teams to shape and deliver effective communication strategies.

Posted 8/1/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$75,000 - CA$80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing communications and public relations strategies to enhance brand identity and reputation. Proven ability to lead teams, manage media relations, and deliver compelling messaging while fostering collaboration across various stakeholders.

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Media Relations ManagementPublic Relations StrategyStrong Writing SkillsProject ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Communications ManagementPublic RelationsMedia RelationsWritingEditingProject Management

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingCollaborationRelationship BuildingTact and Diplomacy

Industry Keywords

Brand IdentityPublic PerceptionStakeholder EngagementCommunity Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Manager, Communications plays an advisory role in the development and implementation of best practices in corporate communications, with direct accountability for enhancing the organization’s reputation and proactively managing initiatives and projects that impact public perception of MS Canada.
You will play a key role in informing constituents through compelling external communications and will manage the media relations activities for the organization.
You will be an active collaborator with members of the organization to shape and deliver messaging to help teams meet their communication and public relations goals, contributing to their objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Brings proven experience in managing communications, public relations, and/or media relations plans that support brand identity and image.
Brings proven experience in managing media relations, including facilitating inquiries, outreach, and logistics planning.
Demonstrates strong writing, editing and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Demonstrates strong problem solving and critical thinking skills, navigating challenges with tact and diplomacy.
Is highly collaborative and able to build trusting professional relationships with colleagues, external partners, and community members.
Demonstrates experience leading a team by providing direction, coaching, and feedback through direct people management and/or project leadership.
Availability to work the occasional weekend and evenings; potential for occasional travel across Canada.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Starting salary within the range of $75,000 – $80,000
Competitive health and dental benefits package, spending accounts, and gender affirmation coverage
Investment in your professional growth and development
Generous paid time off including an extended office closure at the end of the year and half day Fridays before long weekends
Support work life balance through flexible schedules and hybrid work arrangements