Director of Communications, Knowledge, & Impact

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. Take on a strategic leadership role within a national, Indigenous youth-led organization committed to empowering Indigenous youth and strengthening community connections. As Director of Communications, Knowledge, & Impact, you will lead a multidisciplinary department responsible for strategic communications, organizational initiatives, knowledge mobilization, and impact measurement. You will help amplify Indigenous youth voices through meaningful storytelling, accessible information, and impactful public engagement. Working closely with senior leadership, internal teams, community partners, and funders, you will ensure that communications and strategic initiatives align with organizational priorities and cultural values. You will also oversee major events, guide data-informed decision-making, and build systems that demonstrate the organization's impact. This is an opportunity to combine visionary leadership, creativity, and community engagement in a purpose-driven environment that values inclusion, cultural safety, collaboration, and professional growth. Accountabilities - Strategic Leadership and Team Management: Provide vision, direction, and oversight for the Communications, Knowledge, & Impact department. Develop annual work plans, manage departmental budgets, monitor performance, and ensure alignment with organizational strategy and guiding principles. - 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 while fostering an inclusive, culturally safe, and collaborative workplace.

- Strategic Communications and Brand Management: Oversee the development and implementation of communications strategies across digital platforms, media relations, publications, events, and public engagement initiatives. Ensure that messaging, branding, and storytelling authentically reflect Indigenous youth perspectives and organizational values. - Content Development and Quality Assurance: Lead the preparation and publication of key organizational materials, including annual reports, newsletters, evaluation summaries, public statements, and campaign content. Ensure accuracy, accessibility, cultural relevance, and consistency across communications. - Campaigns and External Relations: Direct major communications campaigns and cultivate constructive relationships with media representatives, community organizations, funders, and strategic partners to strengthen visibility, trust, and organizational reach. - Strategic Initiatives and Events: Lead the planning and execution of large-scale initiatives aligned with organizational priorities. Provide executive oversight for major events and engagements, including youth gatherings and celebrations, while managing budgets and ensuring compliance with funder commitments. - Knowledge Mobilization and Impact Measurement: Provide managerial oversight to data management activities and develop systems that translate research, evaluation findings, and organizational data into accessible, actionable resources for youth, partners, and the public. - Organizational Learning and Process Improvement: Strengthen internal systems for project management, knowledge sharing, impact measurement, and cross-department collaboration. Encourage evidence-informed decisions and continuous organizational improvement. - Community Engagement and Representation: Represent the organization with external stakeholders and participate in internal committees, working groups, and leadership forums. Build meaningful relationships with Indigenous communities and support initiatives that advance shared goals.