Director, Communications and Outreach, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC)

Position: Director, Communications and Outreach

Reports to: Vice President, Strategy
Location: Toronto (Downtown)
Status: Full-Time
Posting Date: April 7, 2015
Closing Date: April 22, 2015

Overview of Role

Reporting to the Vice President, Strategy, the Director, Communications and Outreach is a key position, accountable to drive the strategy and implementation of the Partnership’s core enabling function of public engagement & outreach. The Director is responsible to manage all external communication needs, and to effectively deliver all internal communication functions for the organization, communicating the progress and impact of the cancer control strategy to a variety of audiences including partners, the public, staff and media. The Director is a member of the Partnership’s Strategic Management Committee that includes the CEO, Vice Presidents and Directors, and will contribute to the organization’s strategic decision making to achieve its mandate in cancer control.

Qualifications

University degree (Master’s level preferred) in English, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or Public Relations or related field
Minimum 10 years progressively senior experience in all aspects of corporate communications, with an emphasis on developing and implementing comprehensive communications strategies, risk management and change management communications and key message development
Experience and confidence in providing strategic recommendations that result in effective communications programs and drive results
Experience in citizen engagement or outreach programs, whether in the public sector, including provincial and federal government, or private sector environments
Strong internal and external relationship management skills, including ability to influence, engage and align multiple stakeholders in the development and implementation of strategy
Excellent knowledge and demonstrated experience of health sector issues/challenges, preferably cancer
Experience or demonstrated understanding of key funding/government relationship requirements and policy environment
Proven strategic leadership and management skills along with strong mentoring, coaching and knowledge-sharing skills, and ability to interact and work effectively with staff
Strong understanding of strategies (including social media) for public and citizen engagement
Ability to direct a wide range of activities from big picture strategies to detail-oriented projects
Demonstrated experience in providing strategic communication counsel to executives and senior leaders
Innovative and strategic thinker, highly motivated, organized and able to manage multiple priorities
Ability to communicate effectively in both official languages is preferred