Director, Communications

Team mentor. Government relations. Strategiccommunications. Innovative and creative. If you thrive at the intersection of all four this could be the opportunityyouvebeen looking for.

Smart Savvy Associates is pleased to partner with British Columbias medical associationin their search for a Director of Communications.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing communications strategies that support the members of the organization and some of the most important collaborative healthcare initiatives in British a team of communications professionals serve as a trusted advisor to members of several joint committees senior leaders and partners and help ensure complex healthcare priorities are communicated clearly effectively and strategically.

Youlloversee multiple communications portfolios lead strategic planning support government and stakeholder relations and help elevate how communicationssupportsorganizational goals and system-wide impact.

This role is ideal for someone who brings equalpartsstrategic thinking political acumen relationship-buildingexpertise andpeopledevopment and growth.

What Youll Do

Lead communications strategy and planning

• Develop and oversee long-term communications strategies and operational plans
• Establish KPIs measurement frameworks and reporting processes to evaluate effectiveness
• Provide strategic communications counsel to senior leaders committees and partners
• Identifyopportunities to strengthen communications approaches processes and outcomes

Support stakeholder government and public affairs initiatives

• Build andmaintainstrong relationships with government healthcare and industry stakeholders
• Support advocacy engagement and communications initiatives across multiple portfolios
• Navigate complex issues competing priorities and sensitive stakeholder environments
• Providestrategic advice on reputation management and communications risk

Oversee content media and digital communications

• Guide content strategy across digital print web social and media channels
• Lead proactive and reactive media relations and issues management activities
• Support the continued evolution of digital communications and audience engagement strategies
• Ensure messagingremainsclear consistent and aligned across channels and audiences

Lead and develop a high-performing team

• Provide leadership coaching and mentorship to communications professionals and senior managers
• Foster a collaborative inclusive and high-performing team culture
• Support team development succession planning and professional growth
• Create alignment across multiple communications functions and priorities

What You Bring

• 10 years of progressive experience in communications public affairs government relations public relations marketing or related fields
• Experience leading communications strategy in complex multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong government relations advocacy and stakeholder engagement experience
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams through change and growth
• Exceptional communication presentation and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing multiple priorities large projects and competing stakeholder interests
• Strong strategic planning measurement and reporting capabilities
• Excellent judgment political acuity and problem-solving skills

Nice to have

• Experience within regulatory organizations or other complex public-interest environments
• Familiarity with media relations and in a highly visible organization
• Experience working with boards committees and government stakeholders

The Details

$141000-$176000 base salary
BC Public Pension Plan
Comprehensive health and dental benefits from day one
5weeks vacationplusadditionalpaid time off throughout the year
Fully remote (BC-based candidates only)
Professional development support and leadership development opportunities

Ifyoureexcited by the opportunity to lead and execute communications strategies influence healthcare policy conversations and support meaningful change across British Columbias healthcare systemwedlove to hear from you.

Submit your application through Smart Savvy Associates job board. Every application is reviewed by a humanthoughtfullyand with care.

About Smart Savvy Associates

Smart Savvy Associates is a specialized recruitment agency focused on marketing communications and creative roles. Based in Vancouver BC we partner with companies across Western Canada to help them hire with clarity and confidence.

We believe diverse teams drive stronger results and are committed toequitableand inclusive recruitment practices. Candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please let us know.