Location: 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario, M4T 2S7About the Weston Family FoundationThe Weston Family Foundation is a family‑led charitable foundation that focuses on healthy aging and ecosystems, delivering measurable impacts to Canadian well‑being. With over 60 years of philanthropy and $520 million in grants, it is one of Canada’s largest private charitable foundations.Senior Communications ManagerAs a senior leader, you will distill complex information into clear messaging, align diverse stakeholders, and advance the Foundation’s priorities through a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist the Senior Director of Communications with strategic planning, grant calls, media relations, recognition, measurement, and evaluation.Provide strategic oversight and integration of all social and digital communications channels, including websites and social media platforms.Develop, enforce, and maintain brand guidelines and visual identity consistency across internal and external materials.Collaborate with board directors, staff, Wittington colleagues, third‑party vendors, and program directors to gather information and support communication activities.Manage the Foundation’s communications inbox, editorial calendar, invoicing, annual budget tracking, and SharePoint site.Lead the management and content of the Foundation’s websites, ensuring regular updates, program calls, announcements, and analytics reporting.Oversee email marketing via tools such as MailChimp, manage contact lists, and ensure compliance with privacy and outreach policies.Monitor media activity, leverage opportunities for positioning the organization, develop media lists, and build relationships with journalists, including the creation of speeches, op‑eds, web copy, and blog entries.Track and analyze communication metrics using services such as Meltwater, and set benchmarks for all communication activities.Coordinate recognition and branding on materials, signage,



and recognition events, and conduct regular audits for compliance.Lead internal communications initiatives, share updates with staff, and support socialization of the strategic role of communications through BOD presentations, lunch‑and‑learn sessions, and standardized processes.Provide project management oversight for all communications and marketing projects, ensuring timely delivery and measurable outcomes.QualificationsPost‑secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.7+ years of communications and/or marketing experience in a high‑pace environment; agency or charitable sector experience is an asset.Proven track record in internal and external communications with strategic storytelling abilities.Exceptional written, editing, and proofreading skills with a keen eye for detail.Strong project management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities.Proficiency in PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, Canva, and email marketing tools such as Meltwater and MailChimp.Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.Organizational skills, including multitasking and judgment for delivering measurable results on time.Nice to HaveBilingual (English/French).Experience with science communications.Experience with government relations and/or events management.Familiarity with Smart Simple.BenefitsCompetitive compensation ($89,000 – $112,000) with Short‑Term Incentive Program.Flexible health advantages from day one.Pension plan eligibility after one year.Employee Share Ownership and Unit Purchase programs starting day one.Annual tuition reimbursement and development opportunities.Well‑being programs supporting balance, focus, and resilience.The Weston Family Foundation is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you need accommodation, please email [email protected]. The Foundation may use AI tools in recruitment, but all hiring decisions are reviewed by people.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Communications Manager - C$89,000 - C$112,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 Weston Family Foundation
📍 Winnipeg