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The Opportunity

Port Saint John is looking for a strategic creative and relationship-focused Manager Marketing & Communications to join our Government Relations team.

In this highly visible role you will shape how Port Saint John communicates with customers partners government media employees and the public. You will lead integrated communications and targeted marketing initiatives that strengthen our reputation showcase our infrastructure and trade connections and build understanding of the Ports economic and social impact.

You will be a trusted communications advisor a skilled storyteller and a calm credible resource when issues emerge. From developing compelling campaigns and executive materials to coordinating media relations stakeholder communications and crisis response your work will help advance Port Saint Johns priorities at home and around the world.

What youll do

Responsibilities

What you will do

Lead strategic communications marketing and brand storytelling
Develop and implement communications plans that support Port Saint Johns strategic priorities organizational initiatives stakeholder relationships and public profile.
Design and execute targeted marketing campaigns that promote the Ports infrastructure capabilities trade corridors services and economic impact to regional national and international logistics audiences.
Create edit and coordinate engaging content including news releases presentations speeches articles briefing notes letters website content employee communications advertisements promotional materials key messages and stakeholder resources.
Maintain a consistent organizational voice visual identity and brand experience across communications channels digital platforms campaigns and public-facing materials.
Track and analyze digital marketing website and social media performance and use insights to strengthen future outreach.

Build media relationships and protect our reputation
Develop and maintain effective relationships with local regional national and industry media including outlets covering maritime supply chain and logistics matters.
Coordinate media inquiries interview requests news releases background information media events and press conferences in collaboration with leaders and subject matter experts.
Monitor media coverage emerging issues stakeholder concerns and reputational risks that may affect Port Saint John.
Prepare key messages holding statements questions and answers briefing materials and other resources that support timely and coordinated responses.
Contribute to crisis and emergency communications planning exercises response activities and post-incident reviews.




Support coordinated information sharing with public agencies port partners and stakeholders during significant events.
Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when managing sensitive time-critical or reputational matters.

Strengthen stakeholder government and customer communications
Support communications and relationship-building with government officials regulatory bodies rights holders community partners port users customers industry representatives and other stakeholders.
Develop a strong understanding of the operations priorities and communications needs of key customers and major port users.
Coordinate clear timely communications and joint marketing initiatives that strengthen strategic customer and partner relationships.
Prepare presentations correspondence backgrounders speaking notes briefing materials and other resources for senior leaders.
Coordinate communications materials marketing displays and logistics for stakeholder meetings public engagement activities government announcements corporate events and partner initiatives.
Track stakeholder inquiries and complaints coordinate responses with internal leads and support timely follow-up and recordkeeping.
Represent Port Saint John professionally on external committees working groups and communications networks as assigned.

Support events partnerships and organizational priorities
Provide communications and marketing support for Port Days and other corporate community stakeholder and employee events.
Coordinate speakers presentations promotional materials media activities event messaging sponsorship communications and post-event content.
Support special projects organizational initiatives and emerging communications marketing and engagement priorities.

What youll need

Qualifications

What you bring
A post-secondary degree or diploma in communications public relations marketing journalism business administration media studies or a related discipline.
Three to five years of progressive experience in communications public relations marketing media relations digital communications stakeholder engagement or a related field.
Exceptional writing editing verbal communication and presentation skills with the ability to transform complex information into clear accessible and compelling content.




Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and experience with website content management social media email communications digital advertising analytics platforms marketing automation and creative tools.
Bilingualism in French and English is considered a strong asset.
An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered.

You will thrive in this role if you
Bring curiosity creativity initiative and sound judgment to your work.
Can move confidently between long-term planning and fast-moving communications needs.
Remain calm responsive and cooperative when managing sensitive or time-critical matters.
Translate complex operational and industry information into stories that resonate with diverse audiences.
Embrace innovation use data to improve results and persevere when facing obstacles.
Value continuous learning and contribute to the development and success of your colleagues.
Build inclusive relationships and engage meaningfully with communities customers partners and stakeholders.

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Port Saint John

Port Saint John is a rapidly advancing Port striving to be a catalyst for growth recognized for community leadership. A critical piece of Canadas national supply chain the Port boasts a diverse cargo base and unparalleled optionality via three Class I Railways. By championing innovation promoting meaningful engagement and investing in infrastructure Port Saint John aims to be a safe efficient port of choice while delivering economic prosperity in New Brunswick and beyond.

Are you interested

Work With Us

About Port Saint John
Port Saint John operates on the traditional and unceded territory of the Wolastoqey Mikmaq and Peskotomuhkati Nations. Our commitment to truth and reconciliation is grounded in respect for Indigenous cultures and heritage and in building meaningful relationships.
Port Saint John connects people and markets by building partnerships and developing innovative solutions that create economic and social value. With links to more than 350 ports worldwide and direct access to central Canadian markets through national rail networks and the Trans-Canada Highway the Port is a key facilitator of trade within Canadas Atlantic Gateway.
Our transportation infrastructure provides a marine gateway to global markets while supporting prosperity sustainability and opportunity for our region.

Make an impact at a port on the move
If you are ready to use strategic thinking creative storytelling and strong relationships to help shape the profile and reputation of a growing Canadian port we want to hear from you.
Bring your ideas judgment and communications expertise to Port Saint John-and help us connect our story to the world.

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Manager

📌 Manager, Marketing & Communications (Saint John)
🏢 Port Saint John
📍 Saint John