Lead strategic communications, knowledge mobilization, and impact measurement for Indigenous Youth Roots in a permanent, full time remote role across Canada.

The Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact leads IYR's department and reports to the Executive Director. You will guide digital communications, media relations, branding, storytelling, evaluation, strategic initiatives, and public engagement. The role amplifies Indigenous youth voices while aligning public presence, knowledge systems, and evidence of impact with IYR's vision and values.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide vision and direction for the Communications, Knowledge & Impact Department
- Oversee communications strategies across digital platforms, media, publications, and events
- Lead major campaigns, reports, newsletters, and public statements
- Direct strategic initiatives, cornerstone events,



budgets, and external partnerships
- Embed knowledge mobilization and impact measurement across organizational work

Requirements:

- Five or more years' progressive management experience
- Three or more years' senior leadership experience
- Five or more years' communications, evaluation, or strategic initiatives experience
- Expertise in digital communications, media relations, branding, storytelling, and engagement
- Experience translating complex information into accessible formats

Bring strategic leadership, culturally grounded communications, and impact measurement expertise to Indigenous Youth Roots' national work.

📌 Director of Strategic Communications and Impact (Ottawa)
🏢 Indigenous Youth Roots
📍 Ottawa