About the Role
At Uber, we reimagine the way the world moves for the better. In Canada, that means helping millions of Canadians go anywhere, get anything, and earn their way at the tap of a button.
We believe the most successful technology companies are exceptional storytellers - shaping conversations that build trust, strengthen reputation, and connect products to the people and communities they serve. Our Public Affairs team leads communications and policy strategy across Canada, helping tell the story of our business to media, policymakers, partners, and the public.
We're seeking a Manager, Communications to help lead those efforts across the country and report to the Head of Public Policy & Communications for Canada. This is a high-impact, externally facing role responsible for shaping strategic narratives, driving earned media opportunities, supporting advocacy campaigns, and strengthening Uber's reputation across key Canadian markets.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and operator with sharp news judgment, a strong executive presence, and the ability to navigate fast-moving, complex environments. This role requires close collaboration across Communications, Policy, Legal, Marketing, and Operations teams to advance business priorities and tell compelling stories about Uber's impact across Canada.
What You'll Do
- Lead strategic communications initiatives that advance Uber's reputation and business priorities across Canada.
- Develop integrated campaigns spanning earned media, stakeholder engagement, executive visibility, and public affairs.
- Shape compelling narratives around Uber's mobility and delivery businesses, including innovation, economic opportunity, and community impact.
- Build and manage relationships with media, influencers, and key third-party stakeholders across Canada.
- Serve as a strategic communications advisor to senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
- Translate complex business, policy, and regulatory issues into clear, persuasive messaging.
- Partner with Policy, Legal, Operations, Product, and Marketing teams to align communications with business objectives.
- Lead issues management and rapid-response communications on reputational and policy matters.
- Identify proactive storytelling opportunities that position Uber as a leader in technology, mobility, and delivery.
- Represent Uber externally in media engagements, industry forums, and stakeholder discussions.
- Manage external agencies and support organizational change communications initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in communications, public affairs, media relations, journalism, government, or related fields.
- Bachelors degree
- Strong media relations experience and a solid understanding of the Canadian media and political landscape.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, persuasive narratives.
- Experience supporting advocacy, stakeholder engagement, public policy, or integrated digital campaigns.
- Experience managing high-profile or sensitive communications issues under pressure.
Preferred Qualifications
- Sound judgment, strong political instincts, and comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders across matrixed organizations.
- Experience operating in fast-paced technology, startup, or highly regulated industries.
- Experience developing and managing integrated digital and public affairs campaigns across paid, earned, and owned channels.
- French language proficiency is an asset.
- Experience working in the technology industry.
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For Canada-based roles: The base salary range for this role is CAD $145,000 per year - CAD $161,000 per year.
You will be eligible to participate in Uber's bonus program, and may be offered an equity award & other types of comp. You will also be eligible for various benefits.
Ready to Ride?
This isn't the kind of place where you follow a playbook - it's where you help write one. If you're driven by impact, energized by challenge, and ready to shape how the world moves - we'd love to hear from you.
You may be eligible for bonuses, equity, and other compensation, as well as a range of benefits. Explore our benefits.
Offices remain key to collaboration and Uber's culture. Unless approved for full remote work, employees must spend at least 50% of their time in-office. Some roles, like those at greenlight hubs, require full-time in-office presence. Ask your Recruiter for details about this role's requirements.
Uber is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.
