Director of Communications

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director of Communications, Knowledge, & Impact based in Canada — a national, Indigenous youth-led organization committed to empowering Indigenous youth and strengthening community connections.

• Strategic Leadership and Team Management: provide vision, direction, and oversight for the Communications, Knowledge, & Impact department; develop annual work plans, manage departmental budgets, and monitor performance.
• People Development and Collaboration: supervise, mentor, and support multidisciplinary staff including communications professionals, event planners, designers, and data specialists; lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Strategic Communications and Brand Management: oversee communications strategies across digital platforms, media relations, publications, events, and public engagement.
• Content Development and Quality Assurance: lead preparation and publication of annual reports, newsletters, evaluation summaries, public statements, and campaign content.
• Campaigns and External Relations: direct major communications campaigns and cultivate relationships with media, community organizations, funders, and strategic partners.
• Strategic Initiatives and Events: lead planning and execution of large-scale initiatives and provide executive oversight for major events including youth gatherings and celebrations.
• Knowledge Mobilization and Impact Measurement: provide managerial oversight to data management activities and develop systems that translate research and evaluation findings into accessible resources.
• Organizational Learning and Process Improvement: strengthen internal systems for project management, knowledge sharing, impact measurement, and cross-department collaboration.
• Community Engagement and Representation: represent the organization with external stakeholders and build relationships with Indigenous communities.
• Governance, Accountability, and Workplace Well-being: promote ethical leadership, transparency, integrity, cultural safety, and organizational accountability.

• Education: postsecondary degree in communications, public relations, journalism, media studies, evaluation, knowledge mobilization, public policy, or a related field preferred; graduate degree is an asset.
• Leadership Experience: at least five years of progressive management experience, including three or more years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Relevant Professional Experience: at least five years in communications, knowledge mobilization, evaluation, strategic initiatives, or a related field.
• Strategic Communications Expertise: experience in digital communications, media relations, brand management, storytelling, public engagement, and communications strategy development.
• Knowledge Mobilization and Evaluation: hands-on experience with impact measurement, evaluation, and translating complex research or data into accessible information.
• Project and Event Management: ability to lead cross-functional projects, oversee public-facing events, coordinate multiple priorities, and deliver results within timelines.
• People and Team Management: experience managing multidisciplinary teams, developing staff capabilities, and providing mentorship.
• Budget and Resource Management: financial management skills including developing and overseeing departmental budgets.
• Partnership Development: experience building relationships with partners and stakeholders.