Marketing and Communications Manager

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA)

Marketing and Communications Manager leading ONWA’s integrated campaigns, branding, digital engagement, and public awareness. Advancing advocacy for Indigenous women and families across Ontario.

Posted 8/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$87,000 - CA$107,574 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing integrated marketing and communications strategies, with a strong focus on brand integrity and public awareness. Proven ability to lead teams, manage campaigns, and engage diverse audiences through culturally grounded messaging.

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Integrated Marketing Strategy DevelopmentTeam Leadership and SupervisionDigital Marketing and Social Media ManagementProject Management SkillsCulturally Safe Communications Practices

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Hard Skills

Marketing StrategyCommunications StrategyBrand ComplianceCampaign DevelopmentPublic Awareness CommunicationsContent DevelopmentPerformance MeasurementAudience InsightsDigital Content ManagementEvaluation of Marketing Initiatives

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office 365Digital Marketing ToolsContent Management SystemsSocial Media Platforms

Industry Keywords

Not-for-Profit MarketingPublic RelationsIndigenous CommunitiesCulturally Grounded MessagingCommunity-Based Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership for ONWA’s marketing, branding, digital engagement, public awareness, and organizational reputation
Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of ONWA’s organization-wide Marketing and Communications Strategy
Advance ONWA’s Vision, Mission, strategic priorities, and advocacy goals
Lead the Marketing and Communications team
Oversee integrated marketing, storytelling, digital communications, social media, branding, and public awareness campaigns across Ontario
Provide strategic marketing and communications advice to Executive Leadership and departments
Partner with program areas to translate organizational priorities into public-facing campaigns
Ensure consistent, culturally grounded messaging and brand integrity
Protect and enhance ONWA’s public profile and reputation through communications, collaboration, and relationship building
Use performance measurement, audience insights, and evaluation to improve marketing and communications initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-secondary diploma or bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three (3) to five (5) years’ management experience in marketing, communications, public relations, or related field
Experience supervising staff
Experience developing, executing, monitoring, and evaluating an organization-wide integrated Communications Strategy
Experience ensuring brand compliance and promoting a positive and effective public image
Experience leading marketing and communications strategy development and implementation
Experience coordinating marketing and communications campaigns, promotional materials, and initiatives
Ability to develop messaging and marketing content across digital, print, social media, and broadcast platforms
Experience managing social media channels, digital content, and engagement campaigns
Strong project management skills
Ability to coordinate multiple campaigns, deadlines, workflows, and deliverables
Strong written, verbal, and visual communications skills with attention to detail
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Experience in not-for-profit or community-based environments is an asset
Strong knowledge of marketing and communications strategy, branding, campaign development, and public awareness communications
Understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms, and content management systems
Knowledge of Indigenous communities, cultures, and culturally safe communications practices
Awareness of social issues affecting Indigenous women and families
Understanding of public awareness campaigns and communications and marketing strategies for diverse audiences
Knowledge of not-for-profit marketing and communications environments and funder expectations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and digital marketing and communications tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Generous paid vacation time
Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
Additional paid stat and civic holidays
35-hour work week
Comprehensive benefits program including health, paramedical, dental, vision, and EAP; all premiums are covered by the employer
Healthcare Spending Account
Lifestyle Spending Account
CAAT defined benefit pension plan with secure lifetime retirement income
Paid sick days
Paid cultural/personal wellness days
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Ongoing professional development
Possible reimbursement on a portion of cell phone and internet expenses
Annual performance reviews, with possible salary adjustments based on performance outcomes and available funding
Accommodations available on request for candidates with disabilities