Job Level: RE-06 $94,550 to $127,698
Closing Date: 14/08/2026
The Policy, Public and Legal Affairs Branch is looking for a Manager, Strategic Media for an indeterminate position.
The National Capital Commission (NCC) is the federal Crown corporation dedicated to ensuring that Canada’s Capital is a dynamic and inspiring source of pride for all Canadians and a legacy for generations to come. Building on more than a century of experience, the NCC provides unique value in the Capital Region by fulfilling three specific roles: long-term planner of federal lands, principal steward of nationally significant public places, and creative partner committed to excellence in development and conservation.
Year after year, the NCC has been recognized as one of National Capital Region’s top employers. NCC employees can deploy to departments and separate agencies in accordance with the Public Service Employment Act.
The position is classified as a RÉ-06 (from $94,550 to $127,698 per annum).
A list of qualified people may be compiled and may be used for additional temporary or indeterminate positions.
JOB OVERVIEW
Join the NCC's Communications and Engagement Division and help bring the organization's story to life. As Manager, Strategic Media, you will lead content, brand, and marketing communications initiatives that inspire audiences, strengthen the NCC's reputation, and connect Canadians with the organization's work, places, and programs. Through creative storytelling and strategic communications, you will help ensure the NCC's voice is engaging, consistent, and aligned with corporate priorities.
As part of the division's leadership team, you will lead integrated marketing communications campaigns, oversee the NCC's content strategy across digital channels, and provide strategic advice to internal clients and senior management. Working collaboratively across the organization, you will drive audience-focused communications, use insights and performance data to enhance results, and lead a talented team in delivering impactful content and brand experiences.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution with specialization in Communications or an acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience.
EXPERIENCE
Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience in communications and/or marketing, including:
- Managing communication projects, including planning, coordinating, and delivering communications and marketing initiatives.
- Providing strategic and high-level advice to executives and management on communication frameworks and products.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, interested parties, and external partners to achieve common goals and objectives in digital communications.
KNOWLEDGE
- Of communications and marketing theories, principles, practices and delivery mechanisms.
- Of communications policies and standards.
- Of emerging trends and best practices in communications and digital marketing.
- Of project management principles.
ABILITIES
- Ability to manage projects.
- Ability to identify challenges and develop creative solutions.
- Ability to provide strategic advice, convey ideas, instructions, and feedback clearly and effectively to team members, interested parties and senior management.
COMPETENCIES
- Demonstrating integrity and respect – Civility and well-being.
- Thinking things through – Innovating through analysis and ideas.
- Working effectively with others – Relationships and trust building.
- Showing initiative and being action-oriented – Getting things done.
ASSETS
- Experience in leading projects, delegating tasks and managing employees.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possess or eligible to obtain Secret security clearance.
- Linguistic profile: Bilingual CBC.
- Position is in the National Capital Region. The person selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance from the workplace at 12 York Street, Ottawa, Ontario.
- The National Capital Commission offers a hybrid and flexible work environment.
