We have a big name – and a big mission.
We’re the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety. But you can call us CCOHS. We’re a federal government corporation that’s focused on a single mission: we believe everyone in Canada has the right to a healthy and safe workplace where they can thrive. Our tools and resources are designed to give employers and workers across the country the information they need to stay healthy and safe, both physically and mentally, on the job.
The Director of Communications and Marketing (the Director) is part of the executive leadership team that is accountable for the overall functioning of our organization, ensuring that it operates efficiently and effectively and delivers on its mandate. As part of the leadership team, the Director contributes to setting organizational strategic, budget, and policy direction, with a consensus-based approach.
The Director spearheads our communications and promotional strategy. They develop, implement, and evaluate our strategic communications and promotional frameworks that support our mandate to advance health and safety in Canada. They raise awareness of our organization, products, services and programs, drive our reach, brand reputation, growth and usage of our materials.
If you’re excited about making a difference and being part of a culture that values innovation, professional growth, and your overall well-being, we definitely want you to read on.
- The Director of Communications and Marketing (the Director) oversees the implementation of strategies and initiatives to achieve performance goals and alignment with our Strategic Plan in the following areas: responsiveness to clearly identified needs of Canadians; quality standards and integrity; expansion of the scope, outreach, impact and revenues through targeted promotion; and operating within a sustainable financial framework with respect to costs and revenues.
- The Director establishes and maintains the institutional voice and presence of CCOHS, with appropriate tone and perspective reflective of the tripartite nature of the Centre, while protecting and enhancing the Centre’s reputation and maintaining brand integrity across all platforms.
- As the designated federal government “HOC” (head of communications) for the Centre, the Director is responsible for ensuring organizational compliance with federal policies and reporting requirements including the federal communications and identity program; advertising directive; annual report; publishing; and printing.
- Through the work of their department, the Director is responsible for delivering products, events, commitments, copyrights, accessibility and internal and external communications standards, and enabling effective cross-departmental collaboration to fulfill and advance the work of CCOHS.
- The Director is a trusted strategic advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer and leadership team, with respect to the business and work of CCOHS, internal and external messaging, and promotional, branding, and communication strategies.
- The Director models and champions the CCOHS Code of Conduct and the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Sector.
- The Director has two direct managerial reports, and 13 indirect staff reports in two departmental service units: Communications, and Outreach. They set goals and objectives, performance targets and measures for the department and direct reports and allocate staff and budget/financial resources within budgetary constraints. They oversee human resources activities within the department including hiring, performance management, employee development, labour relations, and end of employment decisions.
- The Director manages stakeholder and/or partner relationships and contracts, seeking and actioning opportunities to enhance business effectiveness, partnerships and relationships as well as expand reach, generate revenue and, or contain costs to ensure the organization’s viability. They are the main liaison with the Minister of Labour’s communications team.
- Bilingual in English and French is preferred.
- A degree in Communications, Marketing or a related discipline (or an equivalent combination of education and experience).
- A minimum of 8-10 years as an innovative and creative leader managing and engaging professionals in the execution of communications and marketing strategies, brand and product/service promotion, ideally in a medium-sized unionized business environment.
- Strong knowledge of current and emerging social media and community engagement platforms, best practices and strategies, and all forms of web interfaces, web analytics, and technologies, including emerging and new technology devices.
- Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency with communications technologies, industry technology systems and software solutions.
- Solid foundation of knowledge of federal legislation governing communications, marketing, and accessibility.
- Digital media and marketing experience.
- Knowledge in marketing, communications and sales theories and approaches.
- Experience in the development of brand strategy and creative direction.
- Superior project management skills, with knowledge of project management principles from ideas to proposal to implementation.
- Superior writing and editing skills, with the ability to deliver accurate and flawless communications commensurate with CCOHS’ reputation and credibility.
- Knowledge of principles of copywriting, graphic design, layout and publishing.
- Experience in fiscal management, with revenue and expense budgets.
- Knowledge and understanding of sales cycles and pipelines.
- Experience with high level external stakeholder engagement.
- Senior level experience in the public sector is an asset.
- A visionary, with a rock-solid plan, and collaborator who brings people together toward a common goal, motivating and inspiring others.
- An expert communicator, who thrives in public speaking, writing, editing and coaching others on their communications.
- You bring a high level of political acuity in developing messaging and tone that is sensitive in nature and in crafting responses congruent with the CCOHS brand of credibility.
- Agile and adaptable in your work style, open to collaboration with strong personalities and professionals.
- Someone who thrives in on-the-spot problem solving and enjoys a fast-paced work environment.
- Curator of positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; able to effectively communicate issues and actively engage and influence others.
- Someone with demonstrated leadership skills including ability to develop, coach and mentor staff, build high functioning teams, and guide and influence people.
Within the range of
$128,941 to $166,010 (CCOHS-15) per annum.
Full-time, permanent, non-unionized position
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Quote File Reference Number: CO-015
Vacancies: 1
If you are excited by this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Send us your application in confidence by Wednesday, August 5, 2026 to [email protected], quoting File Reference Number CO-015.
Here at CCOHS, we promote work-life balance, encourage personal development, and foster respect, civility, and inclusion. For more reasons why this is a great place to work and information on our comprehensive benefits and federal public service pension plan, visit our Careers page.
If you are a bilingual candidate in English and French, we want to hear from you. Please indicate on your application if you are fluent in both official languages.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
Note: Attaining Reliability Status Security Clearance is a condition of employment for all CCOHS positions. All resumes are maintained confidential.
As public servants, all employees of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) have a duty to conduct themselves in a way that bears the closest public scrutiny and upholds our Code of Conduct. At the hiring stage, candidates are required to disclose any situation or circumstance that could result in any real, potential or perceived conflict of interest. A conflict of interest is any situation where CCOHS employees have private or personal interests that could influence or impair their judgement, decisions or actions within their official duties or use of their position, or undermine the neutrality of CCOHS. This may include political activity, directorship, other outside employment (with competitors, and/or suppliers) and certain personal relationships (with other CCOHS employees, clients and/or stakeholders). Please contact Human Resources at [email protected] for more information regarding conflict of interest responsibilities and how to make a disclosure.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
