Employee Type:
Permanent
Become a changemaker with Islamic Relief Canada! Join our team and work towards our mission to mobilize Canadians to transform more lives around the world in the most trusted manner.
About the Department:
The Communications and Government Relations team is at the forefront of shaping and sharing the impact of our humanitarian work and advocacy. We foster strong connections with government officials and policymakers to advocate for meaningful change. With an innovative approach to media relations and public engagement, we work to amplify community stories that highlight our humanitarian efforts around the world.
Job Purpose:
The Director of Comms & GR serves as an essential member of Islamic Relief Canada's senior leadership team (SLT). The successful candidate will be an active participant in making strategic decisions affecting IRC. In partnership with the SLT, this position is responsible for managing Islamic Relief’s external communications. This role leads the strategic delivery of the organization’s communications and government relations portfolios. This involves overseeing all Media Relations, Public Relations, Advocacy, Government Relations, Brand Management, Institutional Funding, Crisis Communications, Issues & Risk Management and Policy & Research
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications & Competencies
Minimum four years’ experience in journalism, PR and/or government relations. Experience in a newsroom or senior government office an asset
Experience in preparing press releases, engaging with media and preparing for and conducting media interviews
Experience in conducting policy related meetings at all levels
Superior judgement and risk evaluation skills
Experience of developing and establishing strategies and work plans which help to deliver the wider organisational objectives
Proven ability to give direction to Canadian and international staff at senior levels through delegation and authority of tasks
Strong financial and resource management
Demonstrated skills in networking which lead to positive relationships with external bodies
Research and writing experience
Substantial marketing or media, policy and public communications experience work at a senior level
Hybrid Work Policy:
IRC has a hybrid model where in-office requirements are based on distance from our Burlington headquarters or a regional office (Surrey, Edmonton, Calgary and Ottawa). Depending on where you live, this can range from two days a week to one day a month.
Commitment to Accessibility
Islamic Relief Canada is committed to providing inclusive employment opportunities. Accommodation requests are invited at all stages of IRC recruitment, hiring, and employment processes. We make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations in a timely manner. If you have any accommodation requests or questions regarding the hiring process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-855-377-4673.
Starting Salary:
$108,000.00
