Director of Communications, Knowledge, Impact

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Provide visionary leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for the Communications, Knowledge & Impact Department.

• Foster collaboration across departments and promote organizational learning.

• Act as the representative of IYR with external stakeholders, partners, and funders.

• Create and manage annual work plans and budgets for the department.

• Mentor, supervise, train, and oversee the performance of departmental staff.

• Ensure that the brand, messaging, and storytelling accurately reflect Indigenous youth perspectives and organizational goals.

• Manage communication strategies across various digital platforms, media relations, publications, and events.

• Lead the preparation and distribution of annual reports, newsletters, evaluation summaries, and public statements.

• Direct significant communication campaigns emphasizing accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation.

• Build and nurture relationships with media outlets, partners, and community organizations.

• Spearhead special and large-scale strategic initiatives.

• Provide executive oversight for key events, including the Youth Gathering and the Celebration.

• Manage event budgets and collaborate with external partners.

• Offer managerial guidance to the data management team.

• Integrate knowledge mobilization throughout initiatives, transforming research, data, and evaluations into accessible resources.

• Oversee systems that support outreach, impact measurement, and strategic communications.

• Engage with Indigenous communities and take part in meetings, committees, and working groups.

• Maintain adherence to health, safety, cultural values, ethics, and organizational principles.

• Be prepared for in-person engagements when necessary, with reasonable notice.

⛳️ Requirements

• A post-secondary degree in communications, public relations, journalism, media studies, evaluation, knowledge mobilization, public policy, or a related field is preferred.

• A graduate degree in a relevant discipline is considered an asset.

• Over 5 years of progressive management experience.

• More than 3 years of experience in a senior leadership role.

• At least 5 years of experience in communications, knowledge mobilization, evaluation, or strategic initiatives.

• Proficiency in digital communications, media relations, branding, storytelling, and public engagement.

• Practical experience with evaluation, impact measurement, and knowledge mobilization.

• Capability to simplify complex information into accessible formats for varied audiences.

• Leadership background in planning and executing public-facing events and gatherings.

• Experience in values-based, Indigenous-led, or trauma-informed organizations.

• Proven ability to manage diverse teams including graphic designers, event planners, data researchers, and/or media coordinators.

• Strong administrative, project management, organizational, and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

• Competence in leading cross-functional projects and aligning resources with strategic priorities.

• Experience in building relationships with funders, partners, and stakeholders within youth-serving or community-based environments.

• Demonstrated financial management skills, including oversight of departmental budgets.

• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is an asset.

• Must reside in Canada to be eligible for consideration.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health benefits available after a 3-month probationary period.

• Employer contribution of 5% of salary to the GRRSP.

• 15 vacation days plus statutory holidays.

• Two-week winter closure.

• 15 personal days.

• An annual professional development benefit of $1500 after a 3-month probationary period.

• 5 cultural days each year.

• 5 volunteer hours per month at an organization of your choice.

• Flexible work week options of 4 or 5 days.

• Accommodations available throughout the selection process.