Responsibilities
• Develop and implement clear and compelling communications strategies in support of influence goals in Canada
• Lead the framing and development of key messaging and narratives for external partners
• Lead thought leadership planning and implementation for public events
• Coordinate with the Managing Director’s Office to ensure communications complementarities
• Collaborate with specialist teams within the communications department
• Track and report on success against metrics to support continuous improvement
• Guide the Communications team to build understanding of the context within Canada
• Manage media relations within the region to build relationships supporting the organization’s influence goals
• Implement issues management plans as needed
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• 5+ years of experience in senior communications roles within Canada
• Proven ability as a trusted advisor to business leaders and other influencers
• Superlative writing and listening skills
• Experience developing and executing communications strategies in a global organization
• Proven ability to craft strategic communications and public affairs messaging
• Experience managing external vendors and agencies
• Experience managing a team of communications professionals
• Strong analytical skills and experience with managing influence strategies
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in interactions with internal and external partners
• Strong leadership, team and relationship building, influencing and collaboration skills
• Ability to work both strategically and hands‑on
