Director of Marketing & Communications

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Director, Marketing & Communications About the Canadian Paralympic Committee

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization in collaboration with 28member sport organizations. We are deeply committed to harnessing the transformative power and impact of Paralympic sport.

With a vision of fostering an inclusive world through Paralympic sport, our mission emphasizes both excellence in Games preparation and the promotion of inclusive communities. By celebrating the stories and successes of high-performance athletes with disabilities, the Canadian Paralympic Committee aims to inspire all Canadians to embrace inclusivity and actively engage in sports.

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Job Summary

The Director, Marketing & Communications, provides strategic leadership for all marketing, brand, content, and communications functions across both the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC) and the Paralympic Foundation of Canada (PFC).

The Director leads a dynamic team, setting clear direction and creating a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture. Success in this role requires strong prioritization, sound judgment, and the ability to focus resources on the highest-impact opportunities that advance organizational and revenue objectives.

Reporting to the Chief Commercial & Impact Officer, the Director is responsible for leading integrated marketing and communications strategies that strengthen brand positioning, grow audiences, support revenue generation, and elevate the impact of the Paralympic Movement in Canada.

Reports to: Chief Commercial & Impact Officer (CCIO)

Location: Remote within Canada, with travel to Ottawa (CPC office) and other locations

Employment type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000-$145,000 annually plus benefits

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead the execution of CPC’s integrated marketing and communications strategy, translating the 10-year strategic plan into prioritized quadrennial and annual plans.
• Develop and lead the PFC marketing and communications strategy as a distinct, aligned, and complementary workstream, ensuring fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and impact storytelling are strategically planned and resourced.
• Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and cross-functional collaboration and decision-making.
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on communications strategy, positioning, and reputational matters.
• Oversee annual planning, budgeting, and reporting alongside team members.

Brand and Marketing

• In alignment with CPC and PFC strategies, identify the most effective brand and marketing opportunities to maximize impact, audience growth, and return on investment.
• Oversee digital content strategy, social media growth, and community engagement, with a focus on athlete-centered storytelling.
• Alongside the CCIO, establish a collaborative relationship with the Canadian broadcast partner to strengthen Games-over-Games audience engagement and positioning.
• Identify and develop working relationships with media partners, including but not limited to social and digital media platforms, to ensure innovative activation.
• Alongside the broader team, work collaboratively with CPC membership (National Sport Organizations) to identify and advance shared objectives, enhancing alignment and amplifying opportunities for collective impact and audience engagement.
• Oversee CPC brand governance and intellectual property protection, ensuring partners represent the brand accurately and mitigation strategies are in place to address ambush marketing risks.

Communications

• Provide leadership and strategic oversight of media relations, external communications, issues management, and crisis communications.
• Alongside the Senior Manager, Communications, develop a consistent narrative that articulates CPC and PFC’s impact and strengthens the commercial and philanthropic case for support.
• Lead the organization’s inclusive communications and accessibility programs across all platforms.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders, including broadcast partners, member organizations, sport partners, government partners, corporate partners, and donors.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Marketing & Communications team.
• Support the development of Games-time marketing, brand, and communications strategies for all Paralympic, Parapan American, and Youth Parapan American Games, ensuring alignment with broader functions, external organizations or freelancers, and organizational objectives.
• Support post-Games debriefing, impact reporting, and knowledge capture for future cycles.
• Establish clear team workflows, supporting the development and adherence to capacity management practices and escalation protocols.
• Oversee and support external agency and freelancer relationships where required.

Qualifications & Skills

Education

• Post-secondary education in marketing, communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields. An advanced degree or professional designation is an asset.

Experience

• 10+ years' experience in marketing, communications, or a related field, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing integrated marketing and communications strategies for complex organizations with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Experience with fundraising, donor marketing, and philanthropic communications.
• Experience in sport, not-for-profit, or mission-driven organizations is preferred.
• Experience managing brand compliance programs and intellectual property protection is an asset.

Knowledge & Skills

• Working proficiency in both official languages and experience in delivering and executing in English and French is required.
• Understanding of inclusive and accessible communications practices, disability-inclusive language, and person-first storytelling.
• Proficiency with modern marketing tools, analytics platforms, and project management systems.

Personal Characteristics

• Strategic and visionary leader who can hold the big picture while navigating operational complexity.
• Collaborative and diplomatic, with the ability to influence across functions and at all organizational levels.
• Passionate about the power of sport to drive social change and deeply committed to disability inclusion.
• Resilient, adaptable, and energized by the pace and profile of a Games-driven organization with a big mission and vision.

Working Conditions

• Remote environment: primarily working remotely from Canada.
• Domestic and international travel will be required for this role.
• Overnight and international travel and off-site work required (e.g., Games, site visits, events, meetings, etc.).
• Evening and weekend work will be required during busy periods, including Games and other special events.

Application Process

If you share our passion for sport and are committed to CPC values, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Please apply through BambooHR using the application link.

https://paralympic.bamboohr.com/careers/122?source=aWQ9Nw%3D%3D

Deadline to apply: June 10th, 2026, at 5 pm EST

Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CPC is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, record of offences, age, marital status, family status, or disability. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented or marginalized groups to apply.

CPC welcomes and encourages applications from First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, and/or 2SLGBTQ+. Accommodation is available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process.