Over the past 50 years, National has helped organizations navigate moments of transformation, build trust, and solve the business challenges that matter most. As one of Canada's largest independent communications consultancies, we combine strategic advisory, communications, public affairs, digital, healthcare, creative and research expertise to help leading public and private sector organizations shape reputation, influence stakeholders and drive business outcomes. Our Toronto team is growing its strategy practice and is looking for a leader who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex business problems, and is excited to help clients navigate change.

As Director, Strategy & Insights, you'll serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior executives, helping clients solve complex business and reputation challenges through research, insight, and integrated communication strategy. This is a leadership role for someone who enjoys asking better questions, connecting disparate ideas, and helping organizations navigate transformation. Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to senior client leaders, helping them navigate complex business, reputation, and stakeholder challenges Lead research, insight generation, and strategic planning for high-profile client mandates across corporate reputation, executive positioning, transformation, public affairs and integrated communications Design and facilitate executive workshops, strategy sessions, and stakeholder engagements that help clients align around business priorities Mentor and develop consultants, helping build National's strategic advisory capability Contribute to the evolution of National's proprietary strategic methodologies,



research approaches and advisory offerings 10+ years of experience advising senior leaders on business, reputation, communications, transformation or stakeholder strategy ~ Experience in management consulting, strategic communications, brand strategy, public affairs, corporate affairs, or a related advisory environment ~ Exceptional facilitation skills with experience leading executive workshops and strategic planning sessions ~ Strong commercial instinct with experience identifying growth opportunities and expanding client relationships ~ You enjoy helping organizations answer questions they haven’t yet learned to ask Able to simplify complexity and help clients make confident decisions Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders Commercial mindset with a passion for growing client relationships and developing new opportunities Collaborative leader who enjoys building teams and developing future talent Hybrid work workplace and a supportive, collegial office culture Professional development, coaching and growth opportunities within a national team Occasional travel as required by client and team needs The expected salary for this role is $103,500 - $115,000 CAD.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. National is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

National is committed to employment equity and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We value diversity and creating an inclusive culture where everyone can bring their true selves to work. We are committed as a company to equitable practices and policies that encourage a diverse workforce and work environment. #

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