Ottawa Bureau Chief

Job Title: Ottawa Bureau Chief (REF# JG34959) Location: Ottawa, Ontario Position Overview The Globe and Mail is seeking an enterprising journalist as our next Ottawa bureau chief. This is a leadership role for a seasoned reporter with a proven ability to break news, deliver high-impact exclusives, and set the political agenda. The successful candidate will combine sharp instincts with an endless drive to get scoops and hold those in power to account.

Reporting to the editor‑in‑chief and working with the politics editor, the bureau chief will strategize coverage in Ottawa and collaborate with beats across the newsroom on how best to tell those stories. In all of your work, you will be motivated by a central question: Is the government working for Canadians? This is a management position based in our Ottawa bureau and requires at least three days a week in the office.

Responsibilities Frequently deliver breaking news and exclusive stories Drive authoritative coverage from the bureau 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 Salary The base salary for this role ranges from $117,000 to $146,000 per year. Placement within this range depends on a candidate’s level of experience, technical skills, and alignment with the role’s requirements. Candidates who have been identified as meeting the role’s requirements can expect to be near the midpoint of this range, while the upper end is reserved for those with specialized expertise or a strong track record of success in comparable roles.

This role may also be eligible for The Globe’s Annual Incentive Plan, which is based on a combination of company and individual performance.

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Benefits Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members Hybrid work environment that promotes work‑life balance 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 Growth Opportunities

We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers. We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer‑to‑peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge‑sharing. We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications At least 10 years working 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 Equal Opportunity Employer The Globe and Mail is dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. 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, socioeconomic 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) and provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.