Oxfam Canada is hiring a
Internal/External Posting Notice
Title: Manager, Communications
Department: Policy, Campaigns & Communication
Status: Full-time, unionized
Location: Ottawa, ON Canada (remote in Canada available)
Immediate Supervisor: Director, Policy, Campaigns & Communications
Salary: $80,188 - $104,627
Level: Band 4
Application Deadline: October 3, 2024 or until a suitable candidate is found
Oxfam Canada is an affiliate of the international Oxfam Confederation networked in over 90 countries as part of a global movement for change. Our mission is to build lasting solutions to poverty and injustice with a focus on improving the lives and promoting the rights of women and girls. We work directly with communities, partners and women's rights organizations to challenge the systems that perpetuate inequality and keep people poor. Together we seek to influence those in power to ensure that women trapped in poverty have a say in the critical decisions that affect them, their families and entire communities. That’s why we believe that ending global poverty begins with women’s rights.
Oxfam Canada offers a generous compensation and benefits program, but more than that, we offer the opportunity to be a part of our global movement for change. If you advocate for gender equality, are passionate about women’s rights, and share our values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage – we want you on our team!
S****COPE OF POSITION:
The mandate of the Communications team is to lead and support Oxfam Canada’s communications, branding, social media and media work. It is charged with leading Oxfam Canada’s organizational communications initiatives, developing our digital strategies and is the steward of the Oxfam Canada brand. It is responsible for showcasing Oxfam Canada’s international programs to the Canadian public and providing marketing and communications support to fundraising, advocacy and campaigning initiatives. Ultimately, the team’s objective is to attract and engage Oxfam Canada supporters and the Canadian public through dynamic digital content and story-telling in our work to tackle poverty, fight inequality and promote women’s rights.
Under the direction of the Director, Policy, Campaigns & Communications, the Manager, Communications leads the development and execution of Oxfam Canada’s Communications strategy and supports the Communications team to develop and deliver on the objectives and work plan of the department. The Manager, Communications oversees financial and human resources to deliver the department’s objectives.
The Manager, Communications will work closely with the Fund Development Department to optimize our marketing strategies and support implementation, with the specific goal of growing and engaging our supporters.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES**:** (This is not an exhaustive list of duties to be performed)
Team Management and Planning
Communications Strategy and Brand Management
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES**:**
** MUST be eligible to work in Canada **
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications. If you don’t see yourself reflected in every job requirement listed in the posting above, we still encourage you to apply.
At Oxfam Canada, we firmly believe diversity is fundamental in fostering a thriving, equitable empathetic and compassionate environment where everyone feels listened to, respected, valued and connected to one another and to the organization. We are looking for exceptional individuals who share our principles.
All our work is led by six core values: Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Courage. We welcome applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification and share our values. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us as soon as possible of any particular adaptive measures you might require. Applicants are encouraged to share accessibility needs in the application process, and every attempt will be made to accommodate them.
Important Note: All offers of employment are conditional upon signing our strict code of conduct, subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for Oxfam Canada.
For additional career opportunities within Oxfam Canada, please visit oxfam.ca/employment-opportunities. Please note that we are not able to offer internships or overseas volunteer placements.
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We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.