About the role
As a senior member of the Executive Management Group reporting to the Director and CEO of the Canada Council, you will be responsible for providing corporate leadership and direction for the design, development and implementation of cohesive communications strategies and policies that advance and foster the understanding and appreciation of Council’s mandate, programs and services, and that celebrate the achievements of Canadian artists and scholars.

The incumbent is also called upon to develop relationships with key partners and decision makers within the federal government and other jurisdictions, cultural institutions and the arts community. The positions that report to the Director, Communications are: Head, Strategic Communications; Head, Digital Media and Creative Services; Head, Endowments and Prizes; and Director, Art Bank.

The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/French) and has:
a post-graduate degree or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience;
ten (10) years of communications management experience, preferably related to the arts environment;
in depth understanding of marketing and corporate positioning;
excellent interpersonal, communication and team-building skills;
the ability to motivate staff and to deal with conflicting priorities and differing points of view; and
strong planning, analytical and policy development skills.
This regular full-time position is an EX-3 ($124,900 to $147,000), is located in Ottawa and may require up to 30 days of travel per year.

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