The Canadian Centre for Nonprofit Digital Resilience (CCNDR) was launched in March 2022 with the vision of creating a digitally enabled nonprofit sector, where Canada’s diverse nonprofits use data and technology to advance their mission, multiply their impact, and thrive in the digital age. CCNDR was founded by the Digital Governance Council, Tamarack Institute, Social Economy through Social Inclusion (SETSI), NTEN, and Imagine Canada. As was recently announced, Imagine Canada will be stewarding the Centre with the guidance of a new Advisory Council.

Imagine Canada is a national, bilingual charitable organization whose cause is Canada’s charities and nonprofits. Through our advocacy efforts, research and social enterprises, we help strengthen charities, nonprofits and social entrepreneurs so they can better fulfill their missions. Our vision is of a strong Canada where charities work together alongside business and government to build resilient and vibrant communities. Established in 2007, our team of over 40 full-time staff works remotely from communities across Canada.

Are you a creative and strategic thinker with a passion for amplifying stories and building meaningful connections? Do you thrive at the intersection of innovation, equity, and collaboration? If so, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you!

As CCNDR’s Manager, Communications & Partnerships (Bilingual) you’ll play an integral role in shaping and executing CCNDR’s strategic communications and support brand management. This role goes beyond marketing, allowing you to craft thoughtful strategies and campaigns that amplify CCNDR’s story, build meaningful relationships, and create spaces where everyone feels valued and empowered to share. 

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your expertise as a strategic leader while contributing to CCNDR’s long-term success and evolution. You’ll work with the cross-functional Imagine Canada Strategic Communications team to manage external communications, marketing campaigns and stakeholder engagement, support public relations initiatives, and drive social media engagement—all with a people-centered approach. Your work will ensure a positive organizational reputation, enhancing visibility and messaging that resonates with diverse audiences.

You’ll also be pivotal in supporting and growing our network of partners. This includes engaging with potential partners, maintaining strong relationships, and collaborating on initiatives that advance CCNDR’s goals.

This is your opportunity to contribute to a thriving nonprofit ecosystem, develop innovative strategies and help CCNDR make a lasting impact across Canada.

Marketing and Communications (60%)

• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing strategies aligned with CCNDR’s goals, including external and crisis communications when needed.
• Design and execute impactful bilingual (English/French) campaigns across digital and traditional channels to promote initiatives, events, and resources.
• Create and manage high-quality, compelling content, such as social media posts, newsletters, blog posts, press releases, reports, and promotional materials, tailored to diverse audiences.
• Oversee CCNDR’s website and social media platforms to ensure they are engaging, current, and effectively used to grow and engage audiences.
• Monitor and analyze performance metrics for digital campaigns, website traffic, email engagement, and communications initiatives. 
• Apply an equity lens to all communications, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity in all content and campaigns.
• Support the management of CCNDR’s brand identity by ensuring consistent messaging, cohesive visual elements, and alignment with the Imagine Canada brand.
• Support the development of internal and external brand assets, such as writing guides, and visual guidelines. 
• Execute targeted campaigns to engage francophone, underrepresented, and marginalized communities, fostering meaningful connections and building trust.
• Provide support on research, grant writing, file organization, and translation activities.

Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement (40%)

• Identify, develop, and maintain strategic partnerships to support program growth and shared initiatives.
• Collaborate with partners, funders, and sector leaders to amplify CCNDR’s initiatives and expand its reach.
• Coordinate and manage large consultations, events, and initiatives that strengthen stakeholder relationships and align with CCNDR’s goals.
• Negotiate agreements, manage contractual obligations, and ensure successful, compliant collaborations.
• Facilitate regular communication with partners to maintain alignment, mutual benefit, and productive outcomes.
• Monitor and report on partnership impact, providing actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support engagement with communities across Canada, particularly underrepresented groups, through inclusive and accessible initiatives.

• A strategic storyteller: You excel at crafting compelling narratives that simplify complex ideas, capturing the essence of CCNDR’s mission in ways that resonate with diverse audiences.
• A strong writer and communicator: You have a way with words—both written and spoken—that inspires and informs. Whether creating high-quality content, delivering persuasive presentations, or collaborating with stakeholders, you adapt your style to connect with any audience.
• Passionate about social impact: You are deeply motivated to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion, embedding these principles into every aspect of your work and ensuring communications reflect CCNDR’s values.
• Tech-savvy and innovative: You are confident using digital tools and platforms to expand CCNDR’s outreach and engagement. From leveraging analytics to managing digital campaigns, you know how to maximize impact in the digital landscape.
• A collaborator and connector: You thrive on building meaningful relationships across teams, sectors, and communities, working to amplify CCNDR’s mission and foster mutual success.
• Organized, and proactive: You excel at balancing strategic vision with detail-oriented execution, taking initiative to manage priorities and ensure success—whether leading strategies or handling day-to-day tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Journalisms or equivalent experience
• 4 or more years experience working in marketing or communications roles
• Fluency in English and French, verbal and written

We're more interested in your passion, commitment, and ability to learn and grow - get in touch, we encourage you to apply. 
We particularly welcome applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, racialized, living with a disability, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and others from equity-seeking groups, and are likewise committed to continuing our work to foster the conditions for individuals with diverse lived experiences to feel safe, valued and empowered to make a lasting impact in their role.
 

This is an exciting moment to take the helm, and while you will have a lot of autonomy to contribute to and drive a shared vision for CCNDR, you will also be part of a diverse and talented Imagine Canada team. We offer:

• Our four-day work week pilot program.
• Flexible, fully remote work environment with opportunities to connect with colleagues at in-person staff gatherings several times per year.
• A growing national organization in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment working alongside a passionate and skilled team of staff and volunteers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including professional development and a work-from-home budget.
• Opportunities to learn and apply leading practices and emerging trends in the charitable and nonprofit sector.
• A leadership culture that is open, responsive, and collaborative, that fosters integrity and collective commitment to achieving meaningful long-term goals

Imagine Canada offers meaningful opportunities to make an impact in Canadian communities. We are currently implementing an anti-racism and anti-oppression roadmap that embeds equity into our processes, human resources, programs and services. We are committed to fostering a culture that exemplifies our staff values of Accountability, Care, Courage, Drive, Inclusivity, and Teamwork.

Terms & Conditions

• Terms of Employment: This is a full-time permanent position.
• Annual Salary Range: In addition to health/dental benefits including a Health Spending Account and a Group Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), the 2025 starting salary for this position is $87,500, with an automatic salary increase every year towards a target salary of $103,100, which the incumbent is expected to reach after four years in the role.
• Location: Anywhere in Canada with a reliable internet connection. This position will be required to travel occasionally to in-person meetings, conferences, and in-person staff gatherings.
• Work hours: Imagine Canada is currently piloting a 4-day work week, Monday-Thursday, for a total of 28 working hours/week. This pilot is running until December 31, 2026 with the possibility of extension. Flexible working hours to accommodate personal and family commitments. This position will be required to work non-traditional hours occasionally to respond to issues emerging in the external operating environment.
• Application deadline: 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

We’re excited to hear from you! If this role resonates with your skills, passions, and aspirations, we encourage you to apply. This is your chance to join a dynamic, values-driven organization and contribute to meaningful change across Canada’s nonprofit sector.

In lieu of a traditional cover letter, we ask for a brief expression of interest outlining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. Here’s what you can expect during the application process: 

1. Initial Application: Complete our short online form. 
2. Introductory Video Call: We expect to invite 8-10 qualified candidates to a short 30-minute call to learn more about your background and experience. 
3. Full Interview and Assessment: We expect to invite 4-5 shortlisted candidates to attend a full, 60-minute video interview, to complete a Predictive Index behavioural assessment to better understand and discuss your working style (approximately 10 minutes), and to complete an asynchronous written assessment to explore comprehension, task prioritization and writing skills. Interview questions and a copy of your assessment results will be provided in advance of the call. 
4. References: We’ll collect references for the top 2 candidates.
5. Final Round: We expect to invite the final round of candidates to a short meeting with Imagine Canada's CEO.

We are committed to becoming a barrier-free organization. If you require support at any stage of the hiring process, including disability accommodation, please contact us at info@imaginecanada.ca or 1-800-263-1178. Available supports include flexibility in scheduling interviews, using your preferred telecommunications software and formats (e.g., Zoom with closed captioning, video application instead of a resume), and additional time for answering verbal or written assessments.

We believe that hiring is a matter of mutual fit so we will ensure applicants have sufficient time at every stage of the process to ask questions about the role and our organization.

We respect the time and effort required to participate in the hiring process. We will ensure that all applicants receive timely updates regarding the status of their candidacy. In recognition of the additional effort of preparing for interviews, Imagine Canada will financially compensate interviewees that advance beyond the screening call at a fixed rate of $100 per candidate.