Bilingual Director, Communications and MarketingLocation: Hamilton, OntarioWork Model: Hybrid, approximately 2 to 3 days in office per weekSchedule: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, with adaptable start times based on business needsEmployment: Permanent, full-time, non-unionized leadership positionSalary: $128,000 to $165,000 annually, plus annual performance-based pay of up to 8% of base salary, subject to applicable performance criteriaLanguages: Strong French and English communication skills required for leadership, stakeholder engagement, strategic messaging and written communicationsWork Eligibility: Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Introduction
Are you an experienced communications and marketing leader who values thoughtful decision-making, collaborative leadership and meaningful public service?Why You'll Want This Role
Contribute to a meaningful public-service mandate through communications that inform and engage audiences.
Participate in senior leadership discussions and help shape organizational priorities, policies and strategic direction.
Lead experienced communications and marketing professionals while supporting their development and performance.
Benefit from a hybrid work arrangement, flexible start times and a comprehensive public-sector benefits package.
Apply your strategic expertise across communications, marketing, stakeholder relations and organizational reputation management.

What You'll Do

As Director, Communications and Marketing, you will oversee the development and execution of integrated communications and marketing strategies that support organizational objectives, strengthen public engagement and maintain a consistent institutional voice.
You will work closely with senior leadership, advise on sensitive communications matters,



oversee departmental resources and provide clear direction to professionals responsible for delivering communications and outreach initiatives.
Your leadership will help ensure that communications are accurate, accessible, effective and aligned with organizational priorities and applicable public-sector requirements.
Responsibilities
Develop, implement and evaluate strategic communications, marketing and public engagement plans.
Advise senior leadership on organizational messaging, reputation management, stakeholder communications and emerging issues.
Oversee internal and external communications, digital marketing, brand consistency, publications and public-facing initiatives.
Guide departmental planning, performance objectives, resource allocation and budget management.
Lead, coach and develop communications and marketing professionals while fostering accountability and collaboration.
Ensure communications activities meet applicable federal policies, accessibility requirements and reporting obligations.
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders and public-sector partners.
Monitor communications effectiveness, audience engagement and marketing performance to inform improvements.
Oversee vendor relationships, contracts and initiatives supporting organizational reach, financial sustainability and service delivery.
Support cross-functional collaboration and contribute to organization-wide strategic and operational decisions.




Qualifications
Required:
At least 8 years of experience leading communications and marketing professionals, developing strategies and overseeing organizational communications and promotional initiatives.
Postsecondary education in communications, marketing or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong French and English communication skills, including the ability to prepare and review written materials, advise leadership and engage stakeholders in both languages.
Demonstrated experience developing communications strategies, marketing initiatives and brand direction.
Experience managing teams, departmental budgets, performance objectives and multiple priorities.
Solid knowledge of digital communications, social media, web analytics and emerging engagement platforms.
Knowledge of applicable federal communications, marketing and accessibility requirements.
Strong writing, editing, presentation and strategic advisory skills.
Experience managing projects from planning through implementation and evaluation.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, manage sensitive communications and build productive stakeholder relationships.
Legally entitled to work in Canada.
Assets:
Senior-level experience in a public-sector organization.
Experience leading professionals in a unionized organizational environment.
Knowledge of sales cycles, revenue-generating initiatives and partnership development.
Experience overseeing creative direction, graphic communications and publication processes.
Benefits
Health and dental benefits.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Pension plan participation.
Why Work with Us
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