Manager, Communications and External Relations

Job Opportunity

Position Title:

Manager, Communications and External Relations

Location:

Canmore/Calgary, hybrid (Alberta)

As the National Sport Organization for Cross‑country and Para Nordic skiing, Nordiq Canada partners with provinces, territories, clubs and others to provide the leadership, support and resources needed for all Canadians to find their own greatness in our sport, whether they aspire to ski for their country or for fun and fitness.

Nordiq Canada is seeking a creative, skilled and relationship‑oriented Manager, Communications & External Relations to lead the organization’s communications, storytelling and external engagement. At the heart of this role is storytelling. The Manager will find, develop and share the stories of Nordiq Canada’s athletes, coaches, clubs, programs and activities – creating compelling content that connects our community, strengthens our brand, informs our supporters and demonstrates the impact of our work.

The role combines traditional communications responsibilities with stakeholder, partner and donor engagement. The Manager will use strong communications, content creation and relationship‑management skills to help Nordiq Canada engage and steward the people and organizations who support our mission. This is a hands‑on role suited to an excellent writer and content creator who is equally comfortable developing a communications plan, interviewing an athlete, writing a feature story, preparing a donor update or helping bring an organizational campaign to life.

Communications & Storytelling | ~50%

• Identify and develop stories from across Nordiq Canada’s high-performance, Para Nordic, development, coaching, events and community programs.
• Write and edit high-quality content including feature stories, athlete profiles, announcements, newsletters, web content, key messages and organizational communications.
• Develop content that translates complex organizational or sport information into clear, engaging and accessible stories.
• Maintain an organizational editorial and communications calendar.
• Ensure consistency of voice, messaging and brand across Nordiq Canada communications.
• Work closely with athletes, coaches and staff to identify storytelling opportunities throughout the year.

Content Creation & Digital Communications | ~25%

• Develop written, visual and short‑form digital content for Nordiq Canada’s website, newsletters and social channels.
• Capture or coordinate photography, video and other storytelling assets where appropriate.
• Create content around National Team activities, competitions, camps, athletes, events and community initiatives.
• Manage and maintain website content and organizational communications platforms.
• Support livestream, event and competition communications as required.
• Track basic communications and engagement metrics to understand what content is resonating and continuously improve.

External Relations & Donor Stewardship | ~25%

• Develop regular donor and partner communications that demonstrate the impact of their support.
• Create stewardship materials including impact updates, donor stories, newsletters, reports and recognition communications.
• Support the CEO in developing presentations, proposals, cases for support and other donor or partner materials.
• Help maintain consistent and meaningful communication with key stakeholders throughout the year.
• Support donor and partner events, recognition opportunities and engagement initiatives.
• Assist with Champions Circle and other donor‑engagement communications.
• Maintain appropriate donor and stakeholder communications records and support basic CRM administration.
• Work with the CEO and other organizational leaders to identify stories that demonstrate the…