StrategicCommunications & Public Affairs: Develop, implement and evaluate Phoenix Society’s external communications strategy in alignment with the strategic plan.

Provide strategic communications advice to the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and Board, including issues management, reputation risk and public positioning.

Lead media relations and prepare key messages, news releases, public statements, op-eds, speeches, presentations and briefing materials.

Oversee organizational storytelling, publications, annual reports, website content, social media, digital communications and brand standards.

Lead crisis communications and coordinate timely, accurate and values-aligned responses to emerging issues.

Support government relations, advocacy and public policy communications.

Business Development & Strategic Growth: Lead the preparation of Requests for Proposals, Expressions of Interest, government funding submissions and competitive bids.

Develop business cases for new programs, service expansions, capital projects and innovative models of care.

Coordinate cross-functional proposal teams and integrate program, finance, operations, evaluation and partnership input into high-quality submissions.

Conduct environmental scans and monitor policy, funding and sector trends that may create opportunities or risks for Phoenix.

Support partnership agreements, memoranda of understanding and related negotiations in collaboration with the CEO and appropriate leaders.

Research, write and manage grant applications and reports for government, foundations, corporations and other funders.

Build and steward relationships with major donors, foundations, corporate partners, sponsors and prospective supporters.





Accountable for achieving annual fundraising, grant acquisition, partnership development and communications objectives as established through organizational planning processes.

Maintain effective donor and funding systems, records, pipelines, calendars and performance reporting.

Develop and strengthen partnerships with health authorities, governments, Indigenous organizations, municipalities, academic institutions, community providers, foundations and corporate partners.

Maintain a strategic stakeholder map and partnership pipeline, with clear priorities and follow-up.

Prepare Board reports, executive briefings, government correspondence, presentations and strategic planning materials.

Acts as a senior strategic advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team on communications, external relations, funding opportunities, organizational growth and stakeholder engagement.

Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to communications, funding, partnerships and business development.

Provide regular updates to the CEO and Board on progress, emerging opportunities, risks and results.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business, marketing, fundraising, public administration or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and senior-level experience may be considered.





Minimum seven to ten years progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, fund development, government relations, partnership development or business development, including experience advising senior executives and leading complex organizational initiatives, preferably in the non-profit, health, housing or social services sector.

Demonstrated success writing complex grants, RFP responses, business cases, funding proposals and executive-level materials.

Demonstrated experience cultivating funders, donors, government partners and senior external stakeholders.

Knowledge of philanthropic practices, donor stewardship and relevant Canada Revenue Agency requirements is an asset.

Exceptional writing, editing and storytelling skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into transparent, persuasive and audience-focused materials.

Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage diverse partners, funders, donors, executives, community members and people with lived and living experience.

Advanced project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex deadlines and competing priorities.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, reconciliation, and mission of Phoenix Society.

Proficiency with Microsoft 365, donor or customer relationship management systems, content management systems and digital communications platforms.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal records checks with vulnerable sector screening.

Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training certificate preferred.

Satisfactory completion of Employee Immunization Record form is required.

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