Full-Time Director, Strategic Communications
Job Description
As Director of Strategic Communications, you will be responsible for responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership for a diverse team of communications, marketing, branding, and digital professionals.
Reporting to the Commissioner of Corporate Services and CFO, the Director is accountable for designing and delivering integrated communication strategies that prioritize measured outcomes to address the diverse needs of clients. This includes overseeing marketing, brand design/management, graphic design, media relations, internal communication, social media marketing and digital, issues/crisis management, public relations, and reputation management. Additionally, the Director is responsible for developing and implementing measurable engagement strategies aimed at residents and employees alike.
Working closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Director ensures that communication plans enhance the reputation of the Region with a focus on inclusivity, and effectively highlight programs and services.
The ideal candidate for this position should have extensive experience in developing and executing complex communication and marketing strategies, with a deep understanding of customer experience and marketing principles. A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required and a professional designation or certification from a recognized communication, marketing, and/or service excellence association. In addition, the candidate should have at least five years of demonstrated senior leadership experience in people management within the Public/Private sector, with a proven ability to build, mentor, coach, engage, and motivate a team of diverse communications and marketing professionals. Education and experience from outside Canada is welcomed.
The candidate will also have superb communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and communicate complex ideas to a wide audience. The candidate will have political, intercultural, and business acumen and is an experienced leader with organizational awareness, relationship building and partnership capabilities, and who can work both independently and collaboratively across teams, the broader public sector and community partners. Knowledge of the diverse communities that comprise Peel and lived experience is a valuable asset.
Join our team and be part of our mission to create a Community for Life, where everyone can enjoy a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive.
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If you wish to be considered for any of the positions, please forward a cover letter and your resume by email addressed to Kartik Kumar at
ca*****@le**.ca
by June 7, 2024 @ 11:59 pm.
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