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Advertising Director Salaries in Ottawa, ON

• What is the average Advertising Director salary for Ottawa, ON?
  How much does an Advertising Director in Ottawa, ON make? The median annual Advertising Director salary in Ottawa, ON is C$169,753, as of September 23, 2026, with a range usually between C$153,639-C$184,632 not including bonus and benefit information and other factors that impact base pay. However, the salary for someone with the title Advertising Director may vary depending on a number of factors including industry, company size, location, years of experience and level of education. Our team of Certified Compensation Professionals has analyzed survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at companies of all sizes and industries to present this range of annual salaries for people with the job title Advertising Director in Ottawa, ON.

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  This chart describes the expected percentage of people who perform the job of Advertising Director in Ottawa, ON that make less than that salary. For example 50% of the people who perform the job of Advertising Director in Ottawa, ON are expected to make less than the median.
  Source: HR Reported data as of September 23, 2026

• Job Description for Advertising Director
  Directs and develops the strategy, plans, and tactics required to create advertising concepts and campaigns that deliver results and meet organizational objectives. Oversees the budget, expenditures, and resource allocation for all advertising campaigns. Identifies media channels and directs the placement of all advertisements and the development of promotional materials. Ensures consistent and effective branding and messaging in all forms of advertisements. Uses metrics and data analytics to measure campaign effectiveness and assess return on investment. Fosters innovation of new advertising methods and initiatives using advertising industry experience and competitive intelligence. Requires a bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising or equivalent. Typically reports to top management. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. View full job description

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