Director, CommunicationsFull-Time Temporary 14-Month ContractOnsite or Hybrid Work Option: January 11, 2027 (some flexibility available).

Senior

Manager, Strategic Communications; Manager, Content; Manager, Digital Communications Strategy; Coordinator, Communications 130,500 annually, plus pension and a generous, comprehensive benefits package that includes dedicated funds for professional development. 35-hour work week, Monday – Friday.

Vancouver

Foundation acknowledges that we carry out our work on the lands of Indigenous nations throughout colonial British Columbia. Our office is located on the unceded, ancestral, and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil‑Waututh) peoples. AccessibilityVancouver Foundation supports hybrid work arrangements, with flexibility to work from home and some in-office presence as required.

Our office is located on the fifth floor of a building with elevator access, and includes a single-stall, universal washroom. Our goal is to be representative of the communities we work with, and we encourage applicants from communities which are structurally marginalized based on refugee claimant status, race, colour, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. We welcome applicants from all communities.

About

UsVancouver Foundation is a community foundation that serves Vancouver and all of BC. We bring together the generosity of donors with the ideas and energy of people and communities across the province. Every year we fund a diverse mix of grants, both large and small, that help to build healthy, vibrant, equitable, and inclusive communities.

Considered a leader in responsive grantmaking and systems change, Vancouver Foundation is the most significant funder of charities in BC outside of government. As a community foundation, we’re committed to ensuring everyone has a place in our mission. We are on a journey to actively align all aspects of our work — both internally and externally — to our commitment to equity, inclusion, and a more just society.

About the PositionThe Director, Communications provides strategic leadership for communications, marketing, digital engagement, and storytelling, ensuring communications efforts support the Foundation’s mission, values, and strategic priorities. During this contract period, the Director will play a key role in supporting organizational change, helping translate emerging strategic priorities into clear organizational narratives, guiding communications through periods of transition, and strengthening the Foundation's internal communications capacity to support staff engagement and organizational culture. Reporting to the Vice President, Engagement, the Director leads a team responsible for strategic communications, content, digital strategy, and marketing.

The role oversees the development and implementation of communications strategies, campaigns, and products, including donor-facing materials, annual reporting,



and external communications. The Director works closely with teams across the Foundation to align communications, amplify learning and insights, strengthen relationships with community and sector partners, and identify opportunities to elevate the Foundation's profile through storytelling, public engagement, and digital channels. The Director is responsible for managing the communications budget, aligning resources to priorities, and ensuring high-quality, consistent delivery across all outputs.

Across all responsibilities, the role supports Vancouver Foundation’s commitments to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring communications practices are accessible, authentic, and reflective of community-informed work.

About

YouYou are a strategic and collaborative communications leader who thrives in complex environments and is comfortable navigating ambiguity and change. You bring a systems-thinking approach, understanding how communications, culture, and strategy intersect to influence organizational effectiveness. You build trusted relationships across functions and levels, create alignment among diverse stakeholders, and help organizations make sense of change through clear, thoughtful communication.

You are skilled at leading teams, managing competing priorities, and providing strategic communications counsel. You communicate with clarity and influence, are comfortable representing the organization in public and media settings, and are committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and community-informed storytelling through your work. You’re ready to join us as we explore and shape how Vancouver Foundation might do even more to align justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion with our culture and our mission.

Lead the development and implementation of the strategies that guide the Foundation’s overall communications with a focus on building cohesive messaging and brand presence that resonates across audiences. Identify opportunities to generate awareness of Vancouver Foundation, its values and mission, and to lead on those issues through speaking opportunities, earned media, and digital channels. Oversee marketing initiatives, including donor-focused materials and campaigns, advertising, annual reports, and other strategic communications products.

Work closely with the Director, Community Learning & Engagement and Director, Evaluation, to share learning and mobilize knowledge and strengthen relationships with equity-seeking communities and the social purpose sector. Develop and oversee communications budget, monitoring expenses and reporting variances. Lead and strengthen the Foundation's internal communications function, developing approaches, tools,



and practices that support organizational change, staff engagement, leadership communications, and a strong culture of transparency and connection.

Partner with organizational leaders to translate strategic planning work into transparent communication approaches, helping staff understand emerging priorities, organizational changes, and their implications for day-to-day work. Minimum 7 years of experience in progressively senior communications roles.

Experience leading teams, including providing coaching, performance feedback, and people management support.

Experience providing strategic communications counsel, including media relations, issues management, executive communications, and change communications. Strong working knowledge of communication principles and practices, including strategy and planning.

Experience supporting organizational change, transformation initiatives, strategic planning processes, or complex cross-functional programs. Sound understanding of not-for-profit organizations and community development (an asset). Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences.

Strong working knowledge of communications and marketing principles, practices, and technology. Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deploy resources strategically in order to maximize impact. Listens openly, owns mistakes, and adjusts communication to meet different needs.

Understands how leadership, policies, and power affect trust and team dynamics.

Advancing

Reconciliation, Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion with Cultural Humility: Understands the impact of colonial systems and is committed to equity and Reconciliation. Delegates clearly and confidently, encourages autonomy, and helps others take risks with the right guidance and tools. Helps teams understand the purpose of change, adjusts plans and approaches as needed, and provides support during transitions.

Communication and Influence: Understands the needs of internal and external communities and responds with care and respect. Follows through on commitments, supports team performance and development, and models professionalism by learning from mistakes and helping others do the same. Reflects on their impact, adapts communication and coaching styles, and shows emotional awareness in team interactions.

Encourages learning and adapts to tech changes, ensuring systems are used effectively for communication, collaboration, and data. Planning, Judgement and Problem-Solving: Anticipates challenges, adjusts resources, and supports the team in solving problems and testing solutions. Looks ahead to identify opportunities and align team efforts with long‑term goals.

Aligns team actions with broader priorities and helps others see how their work contributes to shared outcomes. Supports team growth through coaching, feedback, and mentorship. Creates opportunities based on individual strengths and helps team members set and reach career goals.

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