Job Description

Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY):

04/19/2026

Worker Type:

Permanent

Language(s) Required:

English

Term Duration (in months):

Salary Range (plus eligible to receive a performance based incentive, applicable to position) :

$119,935 - $162,265

Why FCC?

At FCC, we’re proud to be 100% invested in Canadian agriculture and food. As a federal Crown corporation, we provide financing, knowledge resources and business management software to over 103,000 customers nationwide.

Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive total rewards packages: market-aligned and performance-based salary and incentive programs, flexible and comprehensive group benefit and savings plans, and well-being support through benefits and wellness programs

• Purpose-driven work: We build strong relationships, share knowledge and support the people who feed the world

• Growth: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

• Hybrid work options

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Howyou’llmake an impact

Leverage yourexpertiseand experienceinspeechwriting and editing,strategiccommunicationandteam leadershiptomanagea teamof senior writersdelivering high-impactspeeches, writing andexternal communications pieces andstrategies that support FCC’s corporate goals.

As a Manager, External Communication,you’llguidea high-performing, nimble teamof senior writers,liaiseand collaborate seamlessly with colleagues at all levels and across teams,and provide strategicinsights andcommunications adviceto senior leaders. Yourexemplary collaborativeskillsand organizational acumenwill ensure clear, consistent messaging to key audiences.

Ifyou’rean experienced writer and editor and people leader who bringssound judgment, a strong grasp of the external landscapeand a passion for leading high‑performing teams, this role offers the opportunity to shape FCC’s national reputation.Advancedskills in collaborative project management and workflow process managementwill beessential to your success in this role

Whatyou’lldo

• Working with colleagues across teams, develop and approvespeeches, key messages,communicationspiecesand deliverables

• Triage and curate a broad network of internal partnersand collegial relationships integral to the externaland internalcommunicationsprocess

• Be anexpertorganizer, collegial collaborator,processand workflow manager as well as a creative leader

• HelpmanageFCC’s reputation throughseamless and frequent collaboration with teammates acrosstheexternal and internalcommunicationsfunctions, and across the broaderorganization

• Skillfully align current priorities with corporate strategy goals,leveragingstorytelling and narrative tomake FCC’s work andobjectivesconcrete forvarious audiences

Whatyou’llbring to the team

Required qualifications:

• Adegreein communication, journalism,artsor English

• At least ten years of related experience

• A proven record of success inleading, coachingand developing teams

• In-depth knowledge of strategic communication principles and best practices

• Experience in issuesmanagement and crisis communication

• Demonstratedexpertisein process and workflow leadership in a complex information environment

• A robust network ofprofessional communicationsand media contacts

• Expertisein strategic communicationsdevelopment

Preferred qualifications:

• Proven team leadershipand collaborativeskills

• Proven writing and editingskills

• Knowledge of finance andthe Canadianagricultureand foodindustry

• Facility with the full range of technical and digital communication and presentation tools

• Experience in governmentor an understanding of government policy

• Experience indailyjournalism

• Bilingualism (English and French)

Not sure you meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway.

You belong here
At FCC, we’re committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace – one that reflects the communities where we live, work and play. Our team is made stronger through diversity, and we’re dedicated to building a workforce that brings together a range of backgrounds, abilities and perspectives.

We encourage qualified applicants to apply, including members of these four employment equity groups:
• Indigenous Peoples
• Members of visible minority groups
• Persons with disabilities
• Women

Accessibility and accommodations

To support an inclusive and accessible candidate experience, we encourage anyone needing an adjustment or accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process to email us at: TalentSupplyRecherch@fcc-fac.ca An HR partner will respond and work with applicants who request a reasonable accommodation. Information received in relation to accommodation requests will not impact hiring decisions.