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Senior Manager Corporate Communications and Engagement Jobs in Dundalk, Canada at CRD
Title: Senior Manager Corporate Communications and Engagement
Company: CRD
Location: Dundalk, Canada
Category:
Location: Dundalk
Senior Manager Corporate Communications and Engagement
Business Unit: Executive Services
Division: Corporate Communications and Engagement
Job Type: Full-Time
Rate of Pay: $ – $ yearly
Hours of Work: 70 hours bi-weekly
Posting Date: April 24, 2026
Closing Date: May 15, 2026
Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Senior Manager, Corporate Communication & Engagement (CC&E) is a senior professional who leads the CC&E division and supports the organization by providing expert advice, strategies and leadership on communications issues, and coordinating, developing and delivering highly‑effective communications services, policies and standards. This senior leadership role provides and leads a variety of corporate communications services, including strategic communications planning;
content development; brand and identity; corporate media relations; intergovernmental relations; internal and external corporate communication; crisis communication and issues management; website content and standards; corporate social media; community engagement and special events.
Key Accountabilities / Position Outcomes
- Provides expert advice, strategies, leadership, support and materials on communication issues to the CAO, CRD Senior Management, and elected officials; and liaises with CRD Directors, staff, outside agencies, interest groups, and the media to maximize organizational communication effectiveness.
- Provides leadership and direction to a team of communications and engagement professionals to deliver effective, coordinated corporate communications.
- Plans and develops standards, policies, protocols and guidelines for CC&E.
- Oversees communication and engagement strategies across digital and traditional channels, and advises the organization on emerging trends, technologies, and effective engagement practices.
- Actively leads the CC&E team, is accountable for and provides senior leadership, advice, strategy and support on key divisional areas including strategic communications planning; content development; brand and identity; corporate media relations; intergovernmental relations; internal and external corporate communication; crisis communication and issues management; website content and standards; corporate social media; community engagement and special events.
- Strategic Communications Planning:
Develops and delivers clear, effective communication strategies for internal and external audiences aligned with CRD goals. - Content Development:
Plans and creates audience‑focused content that communicates CRD initiatives and priorities clearly and effectively. - Brand and Identity:
Develops and oversees brand and visual guidelines to ensure consistent use across all CRD materials. - Media Relations:
Leads proactive media engagement and response to ensure consistent, accurate coverage of CRD priorities and initiatives. - Reputational Management:
Develops strategies to shape and influence the CRD’s reputation with a goal of having public and organizational support for CRD services and initiatives. - Internal Communications:
Plans and implements internal communications strategies and frameworks to support transparency, collaboration, and employee engagement across the CRD. - Intergovernmental Relations:
Proactively supports the CAO and Board Chair in interactions, collaborations and negotiations with and between different levels of government (local, provincial, federal, first nations). - Supports the CAO’s Office in the development and implementation of the Corporate Advocacy Strategy.
- Crisis Communication and Issues Management:
Develops protocols and coordinates crisis communications, providing guidance to leadership and staff and ensuring consistent messaging to the public, media, and employees. - Social Media:
Oversees the strategic use of social media channels to share CRD information, monitor emerging issues, and support positive public engagement. - Website:
Manages website content and standards, working with staff and IT to ensure accessible, consistent, and effective online communications. - Marketing: conceives, develops and implements paid media campaigns to increase awareness and support CRD objectives.
- Community Engagement:
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