The Strategic Partnerships Division plays a key role in the engagement of partners in Canada’s health system and broader cancer community who are critical to implementing practice and policy changes that deliver on the priorities of the 2019-2029 Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control. The division works with the Partnership’s program teams and system partners to develop work plans, monitor progress, and regularly assess current and evolving work to ensure it aligns with the eight priorities of the Strategy. The Strategic Partnership leads communications activities to support and profile the collaborations that drive towards the outcomes of the Strategy. The division also oversees a special agenda of working alongside First Nations, Inuit and Métis to advance People-specific priorities and actions, outlined in the Strategy, by co-developing and implementing solutions to improving cancer care for those in these communities.

Overview of role

The Lead, Strategic Communications supports the Strategic Partnerships Division in carrying out communications projects and initiatives to achieve organizational priorities. Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Communications, the incumbent serves as a strategic communications partner to internal clients, providing communications counsel, planning and execution in support of organizational priorities. The role has responsibility for internal communications, Board communications, and communications related to diversity, equity, inclusion and health equity. The incumbent also leads internal content strategy and supports key employee communications channels and engagement activities, working collaboratively across the Communications team and with colleagues throughout the Partnership.

Core responsibilities and activities





- Serves as a key strategic communications partner to internal clients, working with program and corporate teams to understand objectives, identify communications needs and develop effective communications approaches as well as strengthen organizational storytelling and employee engagement by connecting internal communications to the Partnership’s broader narrative, priorities and impact.
- Develops and implements strategic communications plans for assigned organizational priorities and portfolios, providing advice on audiences, messaging, content, channels, timing and communications risks and opportunities.
- Leads the Partnership’s internal communications strategy, planning and delivery, working with leaders and colleagues across the organization to ensure employees receive timely, relevant and engaging information about organizational priorities, decisions and activities.
- Develops and maintains an integrated internal communications content strategy and editorial approach, identifying opportunities to strengthen employee understanding, connection and engagement across internal communications channels.
- Leads the strategic use of the Partnership’s internal communications channels and forums, including Central Perk, CaféChats and CPAC Connects, ensuring content and programming are coordinated, audience-informed and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Leads content strategy,



planning and publishing for Central Perk, including identifying and developing content, coordinating contributions from across the organization and ensuring information is current, relevant and engaging.
- Leads communications and content planning for CaféChats and supports CPAC Connects, including agenda and program development, organizational storytelling, leadership and employee communications, presenter support and related materials.
- Provides strategic communications support for Board-related communications, working with senior leaders and colleagues to maintain a clear and appropriate flow of information between staff and the Partnership’s Board of Directors. Develops materials that help staff understand relevant Board discussions, decisions and priorities, while ensuring messaging is clear, consistent and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Provides strategic communications counsel and support for organizational diversity, equity and inclusion and health equity priorities, working collaboratively with internal partners to ensure communications are thoughtful, accessible and aligned with the Partnership’s commitments and approach.
- Researches, writes and edits communications materials for internal and external audiences, including leadership communications, presentations, speaking notes, key messages, articles, announcements and other communications products.
- Works closely with senior leaders and subject matter experts to translate complex organizational information into clear, accessible and engaging communications for intended audiences.
- Works collaboratively across the Communications team to ensure internal, external and digital communications a

📌 Lead, Strategic Communications (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto