Job Title: Director, Communications (Permanent, Full-time)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Our office is located at 340 Gerrard St. E, Toronto, Ontario with flexible and hybrid work options available.

Reports to: Chief Development and Communications Officer

Hiring Range: $115,000 - $125,000 annually, plus a competitive perks and pension plan

Job Posting Closing Date: We encourage candidates to apply by August 13, 2026. This posting is open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and may begin meeting with candidates before the application deadline. If this opportunity interests you, we encourage you to apply early.

About us

Right To Food is a national organization that’s transforming the way we address food insecurity through an innovative, dignity-first model. With our 450 partners across the country, we create welcoming, respectful spaces where people can access healthy food, build skills, connect with their communities , and advocate for more inclusive public policies that address the root causes of food insecurity. Learn more at righttofood.ca

Right To Food is strongly committed to an equitable and inclusive selection process and work environment. We welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We welcome candidates to speak about how their experience has demonstrated a commitment to Equity, Inclusion, Reconciliation and Anti-Oppression.

About the Position

Reporting to the Chief Development & Communications Officer (CDCO), the Director of Communications leads Right To Food’s integrated communications strategy, overseeing brand, media, digital engagement, storytelling, advocacy communications, and public relations.

As a member of Right To Food’s Senior Management Team (SMT), the Director contributes to organizational strategy while leading a team of six communications professionals.

Grounded in a strong social justice lens and a deep understanding of the systemic factors that drive poverty and food insecurity in Canada, the Director brings an equity-informed approach to communications that builds trust, amplifies community voices, strengthens our movement, and advances social justice.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and develop a Communications team, fostering collaboration, creativity, accountability and leadership capacity.
- Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy aligned with organizational priorities, embedding an Equity, Inclusion, Reconciliation, and Anti-Oppression (EIRA) lens to all internal and external communications
- Protect and elevate Right To Food’s reputation as a leader and trusted voice on food insecurity, poverty reduction, health equity, and systems change in Canada.
- Lead the organization’s digital communications ecosystem, including web, email, social media, digital advocacy, and audience engagement strategies,
- Oversee multi-platform editorial calendars, applying SEO, accessibility, and performance analytics to drive engagement and action.
- Identify opportunities to expand Right To Food’s digital reach, visibility, audience growth, and engagement through innovative campaigns, partnerships, content strategies, and emerging digital platforms.
- Use data, analytics, and audience insights to measure the effectiveness of communications, digital engagement, and public campaigns, and continuously optimize performance.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including partners, media contacts, funders, community organizations, influencers, and sector networks to advance and amplify Right To Food’s mission, advocacy priorities, and public profile.
- Champion community voices and lived experience with dignity, consent, authenticity, and care, in alignment with ethical storytelling guidelines and best practices across all multiple platforms
- Work closely with the COO, Senior Management Team (SMT), and People & Culture to strengthen internal communications, staff engagement, organizational culture, and change management communications across multiple platforms and channels.
- Collaborate across the organization to develop integrated communications that support fundraising, advocacy, programs, community engagement, and organizational priorities.
- Oversee media relations strategy, including proactive media outreach, relationship-building with journalists and sector partners, media monitoring, and the development of key messaging and briefing materials for organizational spokespeople.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on public positioning, messaging, issues management, and repu

📌 Director, Communications (Toronto)
🏢 Right To Food
📍 Toronto