Manager, Communications (16-Month Contract)

About MS Canada

MS Canada is dedicated to a world free from multiple sclerosis (MS), a neurological illness affecting the central nervous system, with Canada having one of the highest MS rates globally. The organization focuses on connecting and empowering the MS community—including people with MS, caregivers, researchers, donors, and health professionals—to foster change through programs, research, and support networks.

Role Overview

The Manager, Communications will serve a 16-month contract at 35 hours per week, working onsite in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with occasional travel across Canada. This role is pivotal in advising on corporate communications best practices, enhancing MS Canada's public image, managing media relations, and collaborating internally to deliver effective messaging that supports communications and public relations goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on and implement corporate communications strategies that bolster organizational reputation and public perception.
• Lead media relations activities including responding to inquiries, conducting outreach, and planning logistics.
• Collaborate with various teams to craft and deliver clear and impactful messaging aligned with MS Canada's mission.
• Provide leadership through direct people management or project oversight, including guidance and feedback.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Substantial experience managing communications, public relations, and media relations initiatives that uphold brand identity and image.
• Proven skills handling media interactions and logistical coordination.
• Excellent writing, editing, and project management abilities with a strong capacity to prioritize competing tasks.
• Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with diplomatic handling of challenges.
• Collaborative approach to building trusting relationships with colleagues, external partners, and community members.
• Ability to provide leadership and direction through team or project management.
• Willingness to occasionally work weekends and evenings as required.
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout Canada.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range from 75000 to 80000 CAD annually.
• Competitive health and dental benefits, including spending accounts and gender affirmation coverage.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.
• Generous paid time off including year-end office closure and half-day Fridays before long weekends.
• Support for work-life balance via flexible scheduling and hybrid work options.

Diversity and Inclusion

MS Canada values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of whether they meet every criterion. The organization is committed to accommodations during recruitment and recognizes the Indigenous peoples who have traditionally inhabited the lands where it operates.

Additional Information

MS Canada uses AI tools for anonymizing and summarizing applications to minimize bias, though final hiring decisions are made by human teams. Employment is subject to background checks per organizational screening policies.