Department: Brand Marketing – Global Communications

Reports to: Director, Global Communications

Location: North Vancouver, B.C.

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the Senior Manager, Global Communications, you are the global leader responsible for shaping and executing the strategy across our Climb, Snow, and Trail categories. With our product standing as a benchmark of innovation and quality, you ensure that the narrative matches those standards. You are consistently evolving our approach in how we stay ahead of the changing media landscape and identify resonant storytelling opportunities that inspire new audiences and reinforce our commitment to the core.

You are a visionary communicator and strategic thinker, experienced in developing comprehensive communications strategies and leading paid media programs to drive impact. You are a collaborative leader who oversees a global strategy, working directly with partners in NAM, EMEA, APAC, and China, alongside external agencies.

This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid remote work. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Please note this is a temporary full time role ending in January 2028.

Meet Your Future Team:

The Global Communications team sets the global enterprise communications strategy. Working cross-functionally and in deep partnership with brand marketing, athletes, design team, Advanced Concepts, merchandising, and our regions. Our aspiration is to tell authentic, creative, innovative stories that resonate and connect. Our iconic product and pinnacle design is at the center of every story we tell.

We have a lot of fun work to do and we enjoy doing it together, and in support of one another. The most thing we care about is HOW you do the work – collaboratively, with positive intent, and having fun while doing it together.

If you were the Senior Manager, Global Communications - Temporary, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Building, leading, and continuously evolving global product and communications strategy

Working directly with regional communications leads, to support bringing global strategy to life in-region

Managing spokesperson readiness through media training, planning and preparation

Managing global seeding strategy to drive brand awareness in an authentic to Arc’teryx way

Leading media planning for energy projects that drive cultural relevance for the brand

Working cross functionally with key internal stakeholders to ensure communications efforts for projects and programs are integrated and strategically aligned

Leading, evolving, and supporting Arc’teryx global media events and experiences

Managing direct report, building, coaching, and guiding a high performing team to deliver on Climb, Snow, and Trail communications strategies

Viewing work from a global to regional lens; leading with a global mindset and thinking about how you can create the tools for regional and local activations

Developing and providing reports to relevant stakeholders, achieving measurable KPIs

Supporting employee communications strategy and execution

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Collaborating with internal stakeholders to evolve and execute our brand messaging and narrative

Partnering with Sports Marketing to put our athletes at the centre of our storytelling

Advising regional communications teams on media, affiliate, and creator partnerships

Are you our next Senior Manager, Global Communications - Temporary?

You have a bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing or a related field

You have 7+ years’ experience in a progressive brand or communications role with experience in a fast paced, results-driven working environment

You have a keen eye for emerging communications and digital social trends, a passion for the outdoors and an enthusiastic approach to evolving and improving existing brand awareness strategies

You have a proven ability to develop and execute high-impact communications and paid media strategies at a global scale

You have a deep understanding of the evolving endemic and broader media landscape

You have strong writing and copyediting capabilities

You have experience working and leading people and projects in a multi-cultural and multi-function (product, sales, and marketing) environment

You are a self-started who is comfortable building things from scratch

You are adaptable, flexible, and love being part of a team who is working toward a greater goal

You set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to these objectives

You are comfortable working hard, working with senior leaders, and under tight deadlines

Bonus points if you’ve worked in the outdoor or sporting goods industry

Compensation:

The salary range for the role is CAD$126,000 - CAD$165,000

Total Rewards

Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.

In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:

Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world.

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