Senior Manager, Brand Marketing Strategy

Who we are 

At Heart & Stroke our mission is to promote health, save lives and enhance recovery. We are committed to a culture that exemplifies our core values: champion health, practice humility, embrace change, drive impact, learn and grow and be heartfelt as we work together to beat heart disease and stroke. 

We believe in equity, diversity and inclusion ― it’s embedded in our values and core mission work to support all people in Canada to lead healthier lives. We are committed to applying this principle to cultivate a welcoming environment that embraces diversity among our employees. Candidates from diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women, and people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

To learn more about our mission, values, commitment to EDI, and the difference Heart & Stroke makes in the lives of people in Canada at every age, please  visit our website . 

The opportunity 

Please note Heart & Stroke offers a hybrid work option. Candidates will need to have the flexibility to work from the office (Yonge & Eglinton) at least 1-3x per month and occasionally more, based on the needs of the business.   

Heart & Stroke is seeking a seasoned brand marketer who is driven to make a meaningful difference in the health of Canadians. The Senior Brand Marketing Manager is responsible for the development, delivery, and implementation of integrated brand and fundraising campaigns, shaping campaign strategy in partnership with senior stakeholders and providing day-to-day leadership across complex, cross-functional initiatives.  This role translates organizational priorities into cohesive, insight-led strategies that align Brand, Fundraising, Mission, Communications, Media, and Analytics teams. Working in close partnership with the Director, the Senior Brand Marketing Manager is expected to demonstrate a high degree of independence, leading campaign planning and execution within a fast-paced, continuous marketing cycle. With three major campaigns delivered annually, the role requires an experienced marketer who can independently drive progress, manage competing priorities, and make informed decisions while ensuring seamless coordination across teams throughout the campaign lifecycle.   

 

How you will make an impact every day 

Marketing Strategy Development & Campaign Planning 

• Serve as a key strategic partner to the Director of Brand Marketing in annual planning and campaign development   

• Own day-to-day leadership of integrated planning processes and ensure alignment across stakeholders, partners, timelines and deliverables   

• Translate strategic priorities into integrated, market-facing campaigns working in close partnership with internal teams including Mission, Fundraising, Communications and others  

• Lead development of clear actionable briefs and provide direction to creative, media and research partners to ensure work is aligned to objectives, insights and brand standards  

• Drive the development of content calendars, key fundraising messages and campaign narratives  

• Own the implementation of the annual brand tracking study, to ensure quality, timelines and actionable outputs that inform planning 

Campaign Management & Execution 

• Lead day-to-day management of external agency partners (creative and media) providing strategic oversight to ensure go-to-market plans are developed and executed effectively   

• Own implementation and execution of marketing campaigns including production, French translation, trafficking, securing required approvals and ensuring adherence to brand standards Manage campaign budgets and timelines, proactively identifying risks, resolving issues and escalating as needed to keep work on track  

• Provide clear direction and timely feedback to agencies and vendors (media, creative, production), ensuring deliverables meet brief, quality and brand requirements  

• Partner with the Media Manager, Analytics and Fundraising to define campaign objectives, targets and KPIs for integrated campaigns  

• Lead the Integrated Agency Team (IAT), including status, deliverables tracking and performance readouts  

• Drive real-time optimization and tactical adjustments with the Media Manager, implementing contingency plans as needed based on results, market conditions and learnings  

• Ensure cross-functional teams are aligned on campaign objectives, messaging and key milestones through regular consultations and coordination 

• Engage external partners, consultants and advisory groups to bring in required expertise and guidance to support campaign development and delivery 

• Oversee and coordinate French translation of marketing materials with the internal translation team, ensuring accuracy, brand voice and on-time delivery 

Campaign Monitoring   

• Lead the development of a 360-post campaign performance report aligning the Media Manager, Digital, Analytics, Communications and Fundraising teams to deliver a holistic view of campaign performance  

• Drive the integration of campaign learnings and insights into future campaign development and annual planning 

Talent Management  

• Lead talent development, ensuring high standards, competence and that staff is well supported in fulfilling their accountabilities, developing their skills and achieving their career potential.    

• Providing clear direction on business goals and priorities; ensure optimal deployment of resources to achieve business goals.  

• Build and develop cohesive lateral relationships cross functionally.  

• Establish performance plan and objectives and review on an ongoing basis; provide coaching and feedback as per the performance management process  

• As required, recruit skilled talent in support of current and future Foundation needs, following Foundation policies, interviewing methodology and assessment guidelines.   

• Familiarize and comply with all Heart & Stroke policies while ensuring accurate administration of employee related information: absence records, vacation, title, etc.  

Who we need 

Education 

• University Degree in Marketing or Business preferred 

• Strong appreciation and understanding of the key principles of successful marketing, communications and advertising business development and execution 

Experience 

• 10+ years in brand marketing  

• Experience in planning and implementing 360 omnichannel marketing campaigns 

• Experience coordinating cross‑functional teams to deliver against common goals 

• Experience utilizing insights and analytics to help identify campaign target audiences, creative, messaging and channel opportunities 

• Solid understanding of digital marketing and digital media 

Skills  

• Able to effectively manage the complexity and ambiguity of ideas and concepts (health related) across projects and teams 

• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate others 

• Anticipates and plans for future events, trends, issues and opportunities.  

• Proven high level of creativity and ability to innovate for growth, stimulating new ways of thinking and solving problems.  

• Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills. 

• Strong analytical skills partnered with creative thinking 

• Data-driven and an affinity for numbers 

• Self-aware, committed to professional and personal growth 

• Pragmatic, resourceful and a self-starter – takes initiative and willing to roll-up sleeves and work with modest budgets.  

• Understanding of the Not-for-profit/charity category is a plus 
  
   

What we offer 

At Heart & Stroke, we make it a priority to foster a culture of caring by implementing practices and programs that foster respect, compassion, trust and attentiveness to our own and others’ health and well-being. 

This role offers a hiring range of $95,000 to $125,000, aligned with our compensation framework and your professional background. We believe that time off is integral to the personal health and wellness of our employees. We offer a generous paid time-off package including vacation days, personal days, wellness days, and paid company-wide closure between December 25 and January 1. We also provide competitive health, medical, dental and vision benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP) and a defined contribution pension plan with employer matching. Our employees also enjoy a flexible hybrid working model and reimbursement for mobile phones and home office setup, as well as opportunities for professional development.  

 

Apply now 

If you want to join the fight to beat heart disease and stroke, please apply by sending your resume by September 18, 2026. Applicants must be currently residing in Canada and legally entitled to work in Canada. 

Only those candidates that qualify will be selected for an interview. Interviews may be conducted virtually or in-person. Selected candidates will be notified in advance if an in-person interview is required. 

 

Accommodation 

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free and accessible environment. If you have been contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will do our best to address your needs.