Position Overview The Globe and Mail is seeking an enterprising journalist as our next Ottawa bureau chief.

This leadership role requires a seasoned reporter with a proven ability to break news, deliver high‑impact exclusives, and set the political agenda. Reporting to the editor‑in‑chief and working with the politics editor, the bureau chief will strategise coverage of Ottawa and collaborate with beats across the newsroom to tell those stories. The bureau chief will be motivated by the central question: is the government working for Canadians?

Responsibilities

Frequently deliver breaking news and exclusive stories

Drive authoritative coverage that shapes the national conversation

Manage and mentor a team of reporters

Collaborate with reporters and editors across the newsroom

Represent the bureau publicly at events and appearances

This is a management position based in our Ottawa bureau and requires at least three days a week in office.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of experience in daily news media

Strong news judgment, with endless curiosity about what’s happening around you

Proven track record of enterprise journalism, specifically politics coverage

Ability to work some evening and weekend hours

Salary The base salary for this role ranges from $117,000 to $146,000 per year. Placement within the range depends on experience, technical skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements

Parental leave top‑up

Competitive health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Annual wellness subsidy

On‑site chiropractor and registered massage therapist

Employee and family assistance program

Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40 % off other Globe products

Education assistance for external training courses

EEO Statement The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio‑economic status, age, and physical ability. The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure representation.

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you require an accommodation for an interview, please advise us.

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