Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-037 MM-03 - $134,800 - $158,700 per year, plus up to 10 % annual performance pay Permanent full-time position Note: This position is eligible for a hybrid work model Work Location Victoria Memorial Museum Building (VMMB) - Ottawa, ON Closing Date July 19, 2026 Apply Fill in the application form Share on social media Selection process number: 2090-CMN-26-OC-037 Your place at the Museum We value diversity and believe we benefit from working in a place where everyone feels included and where the unique qualities and strengths inherent in a diverse workforce are combined. We welcome applications from persons who may identify as a member of one or more other equity seeking groups (for e.g. women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, religious or cultural minority). You have a place at the Museum! About the position Reporting to the Vice-President, Strategic and Corporate Affairs, the DMMR is a key member of the Museum’s management team. They are responsible for developing and directing the Museum’s Marketing and Media Relations mandates to support the Museum’s corporate priorities. This includes the support required to achieve budgeted revenue targets for admissions, programs and other related areas, the initiation and negotiation of strategic partnerships and promotions that support and align with the Museum’s brand and contribute to the sales and marketing objectives. They are responsible for developing and implementing short-, medium- and long-term strategic and operational plans for the department. They are responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Marketing and Media Relations Department and lead a team of professionals to ensure the Canadian Museum of Nature achieves its marketing and media relations goals by planning, organizing, directing and controlling the activities of the department. They are also responsible for the development, implementation, evaluation and maintenance of corporate policy instruments relating to the Museum’s brand, marketing, media relations and communications activities. They also serve as a communications advisor to the President and CEO, providing strategic counsel and support for executive-level engagement with media, key stakeholders, and staff, including the development of briefing materials, key messages, and talking points, preparation for media interviews and public appearances. They sit as a member of the Museum’s Management Forum and contribute to strategic decision-making and the setting corporate objectives. They also represent the Museum with external organizations and clients. Working at the museum The museum is the largest museum of natural history in Canada and aims to save the world with evidence, knowledge and inspiration, which we do while demonstrating our corporate values of respect, integrity, stewardship, the pursuit of excellence and life-long learning. We recruit professionals and specialists from across the country who are looking to thrive in their career in a collaborative and challenging team that promotes respect and innovation and supports diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility. We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including participation in the Federal Public Service Pension Plan, the Public Service Management Insurance Plan, and other executive-level benefits. Ideal candidate The ideal candidate for this position is fluently bilingual (second language profile of CBC or higher) with a post-secondary education in a related field or an acceptable combination of education, formal and/or informal training, and experience plus several years of relevant progressive managerial experience in marketing, communications and media relations, preferably in a museum, cultural institution or similar industry with a strong earned revenue component. They are a critical thinker and problem solver with experience in developing, implementing and evaluating strategies and business plans and in translating strategies into operational plans. They also have experience in managing teams and projects, in budget and business planning and management, and in allocating and managing financial and other resources. The ideal candidate for this position is someone who demonstrates strong personal and professional integrity with solid values and ethics that are aligned to those of the institution. They show courage, decisiveness and discernment. They are passionate about natural history, environmental stewardship, and fostering a culture where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. They also possess strong leadership skills and can effectively motivate, support and inspire a team. They are also a leader of innovation who can solicit and consider diverse needs and complexities, and encourage others to do the same, to find the best ways to accomplish goals and objectives and take advantage of the institution’s strengths and opportunities. They are someone who exemplifies and encourages respect, the pursuit of excellence and the advancement of learning. The successful candidate will be expected to build and foster collaborative relationships across the Museum. They will also be expected to think beyond the interests of their own team, to make, support or advocate for decisions that align to the needs of the institution as a whole or support the betterment of the institution. Interested? APPLY! The Canadian Museum of Nature is committed to inclusive and barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If you are invited to participate in the selection process, we encourage you to advise us of any accommodation you may require. This information will be treated as confidential. All candidates must submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae outlining how their experience and training meet the requirements listed above. Send your application by filling in the application form page where you can upload your cover letter, curriculum vitae and any other required documents. CLOSING DATE : July 19th, 2026