Senior Manager, Communications, Marketing and Events

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) safeguards and enhances the health and well-being of watershed communities for more than 3.5M people. TRCA protects the integrity and health of the rivers and creeks, while protecting, restoring, and enhancing a system of green and natural spaces that sustain local ecosystems and advance sustainable practices that improve people’s lives. If you share TRCA’s passion for the environment and support their mission to protect, conserve and restore natural resources and develop resilient communities through education, the application of science, community engagement, service excellence, and collaboration, then this opportunity is for you.

The Senior Manager provides leadership in the strategic planning, implementation and issues management for the on-going communications, marketing and events responsibilities of TRCA.  Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, this senior management position oversees and advises on cross-disciplinary collaboration within TRCA divisional functions to deliver on all matters pertinent to marketing, communications and events. The Senior Manager establishes and implements marketing, communications and events goals, strategic plans and related roadmaps, policies and operating procedures associated with the public branding of the conservation authority and its unique environmental role within a growing urbanizing region.

The ideal candidate will be a business partner first, a communicator second, with strong demonstrated experience in the marketing industry. This individual will bring to life the TRCA brand through best-in-class innovative content and events, delivered in ways that inspire and engage internal and external stakeholders while reflecting on TRCA’s mission and strategic priorities. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of communications and marketing expertise, gained from senior management roles within complex multistakeholder environments. They will leverage their business acumen, digital and brand skills to a role which has direct impact on the natural ecosystem of Toronto.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and TRCA throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

To express an interest in this role in confidence submit your resume and letter of interest online at https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en/careers/17401 or to amanda.bugatto@odgersberndtson.com by October 18, 2021. Applications will be considered immediately. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.