Manager of Communications and Engagement

Job Title: Manager of Communications and Engagement

Section: Communications and Engagement

Division: Strategic Initiatives and Communications

Department: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Range of Pay: $113,949.99 to $134,046.99 per annum

Location: Tom Davies Square, Greater Sudbury

The Opportunity

The City of Greater Sudbury is seeking an experienced and organized leader to become our new Manager of Communications and Engagement. This is a unique role for a professional who thrives on both strategy and execution.

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Communications, you will be the operational heart of a dynamic team. Your primary responsibility will be to "run the floor" - guiding the team's daily workflow, ensuring projects are managed brilliantly, and that our communications tactics are implemented on time and to the highest standard. You will also serve as a key strategic advisor to the Director, ready to provide senior counsel and step in when needed.

If you are a hands-on leader who loves to mentor a team, keep the trains running on time, and contribute to high-level strategy, we encourage you to apply.

Duties:

• Guide, mentor and support a talented team of communications professionals. You will oversee their day-to-day workflow, manage project timelines, and ensure clarity on roles and responsibilities to foster a collaborative culture of excellence and ownership.
• Translate the city's strategic priorities into actionable communications and engagement plans. You will be accountable for the successful, on-time delivery of all team projects and tactics.
• Serve as a senior advisor and main point person to CGS departmental management. You will help develop and maintain effective policies and plans that shape the city's relationship with the public and provide thoughtful recommendations on complex, politically sensitive issues.
• Oversee the section's budget and resources, the annual business planning process, media relations, issues management, and the city's digital presence and visual identity standards.
• Act as a key source of public information for the City of Greater Sudbury and assume the role of secondary Emergency Information Officer during the activation of the City's Emergency Response Plan.

Qualifications:

Education and Training:

• University degree in a related discipline from a recognized University with Canadian accreditation.
• Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.

Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of directly related and responsible communications experience including two (2) years managing a similar function in a large, unionized, and highly diversified public or private sector organization.

OR

Education and Training:

• College diploma in a Communications related discipline from a recognized College with Canadian accreditation.
• Additional education initiatives to update and expand competencies.

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of directly related and responsible communications experience including two (2) years managing a similar function in a large, unionized, and highly diversified public or private sector organization.

Core Competencies:

• You excel at guiding teams and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. You are highly organized, skilled at prioritizing and known for your ability to ensure deadlines are met.
• You can see the big picture, identify and manage complex issues, and provide clear, insightful recommendations to senior leaders.
• You are a superb writer and editor, able to compose everything from news releases and speeches to internal reports with clarity and impact.
• You have a natural ability to balance the needs of diverse stakeholders, manage conflict constructively and help teams reach a consensus.
• You create an environment of enthusiasm and motivation, linking your team's work to the broad policy objectives of the organization and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Language:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are required.
• Proficiency in French, both verbal and written, is considered a strong asset.

Other Requirements:

• Must be physically capable of operating a vehicle safely, possess a valid Class "G" driver's licence, and have an acceptable driving record.

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We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

• Follow the step by step application process.
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• Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

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