Director of Canada Communications

Director Of Canada Communications

This senior leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing national communications and public affairs strategies that strengthen influence, visibility, and impact across Canada. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, helping translate organizational priorities into compelling narratives that resonate with government, public sector, and community stakeholders. The role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, requiring someone equally comfortable designing high-level communications frameworks and driving day-to-day delivery. You will play a key role in positioning the organization within a complex external landscape while supporting thought leadership and reputation-building initiatives. In addition, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment across global and regional communications efforts. This is a highly visible role with significant impact on public engagement, policy influence, and organizational storytelling. You will also lead and mentor communications talent while managing external partners and media relationships.
Accountabilities:

Develop and execute national communications and influence strategies aligned with public affairs and organizational priorities in Canada
Partner with senior leadership to shape messaging, narrative development, and thought leadership initiatives for external engagement
Lead media relations activities, building and maintaining strong relationships to enhance visibility and reputation
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to ensure cohesive delivery of campaigns, content, events, and communications programs
Support executive communications, including talking points, speeches, and public-facing materials in coordination with leadership offices
Monitor, measure, and report on communications effectiveness, using insights to refine strategies and improve outcomes
Manage issues and reputation risks in collaboration with relevant teams, ensuring timely and effective responses
Lead, mentor, and develop members of the communications team while fostering a high-performance culture
Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, political science, or a related field
5+ years of experience in senior communications or public affairs roles within Canada
Strong experience advising senior executives and influencing stakeholders across public, private, or non-profit sectors
Proven ability to develop and execute integrated communications strategies in complex or global environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences
Experience in public affairs, policy communications, or government relations is highly valuable
Demonstrated leadership experience managing teams and external agencies
Strong strategic thinking, analytical capability, and ability to operate in fast-paced, high-impact environments
Ability to work fluently in English; French proficiency is considered a strong asset
High level of professionalism, diplomacy, and stakeholder management skills
Benefits:

Competitive salary range aligned with senior leadership roles (127,000–161,000 CAD)
Remote-first flexibility across Canada with work-life balance support
Comprehensive health, wellness, and benefits package
Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling policies
Professional development support, training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement options
Inclusive, purpose-driven culture focused on social impact and equity
Strong emphasis on learning, collaboration, and cross-functional exposure
Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work with measurable societal impact