Advise McMaster University’s health sciences leadership on executive communications, crisis response, and digital strategy. This in office position requires sound judgment.

The Director, Communications serves as a trusted senior advisor to the Vice-President and Dean, with a dotted line to McMaster Communications. You will lead the Dean’s communications and thought leadership while coordinating Faculty-wide initiatives.

The mandate includes accessible content, social media, web governance, media relations, and reputation management.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop executive communications and thought leadership for the Dean
- Ensure accessible, engaging digital and social media communications
- Direct crisis planning and response for complex sensitive issues




- Align Faculty communications with University priorities and brand standards
- Lead, mentor, and develop communications staff

Requirements:

- Undergraduate degree or equivalent education and experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in strategic communications or related field
- Senior leadership experience advising executives and leading integrated strategies
- Proven ability to lead teams and build effective partnerships
- Judgment and discretion navigating ambiguity and sensitive issues

Apply executive communications, digital strategy, and crisis leadership to advance McMaster Health Sciences’ strategic voice.

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📌 Executive Communications Director McMaster (Canada)
🏢 McMaster University
📍 Canada