[INTERNAL ONLY] Director of Strategic Communications

At A Glance

note: This posting is not open to external candidates and a strong internal candidate has already been identified. The closing date for this role is February 11th 5pm PST.

Location: Vancouver

Hours: 35 weekly (1.0 FTE)

Contract: Full-time permanent

Salary: $143388.00annually

Department Leadership

Reports to: Executive Director

Office Requirement: Hybrid (2 days) in office

About Us

As Canadas largest environmental law charity our mission is using the law to defend nature combat the climate crisis and fight for a healthy environment for all. To achieve this Ecojustice does three things:

We go to court - Our lawyers represent citizens environmental organizations First Nations sustainable businesses labour organizations and any other groups that share our mission.

We push for better laws - Our experts testify in front of committees and make recommendations to strengthen environmental legislation.

We engage the public - Our work highlights environmental issues and changes the conversation forcing our leaders to sit up and listen.

Our mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous collaborative and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment you will find your people here.

About The Role

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for building and guiding communications and marketing at Ecojustice. This includes collaborating as part of the Program Leadership Team to guide strategic communications to advance the organizations mission share impact grow audiences and engage the public. They will also leverage marketing strategy and expertise to collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy fostering integrated approaches that strengthen donor engagement and support overall revenue growth including through digital channels and online fundraising.

The Director of Strategic Communications is a key member of the Leadership Team envisioning and achieving organizational success in collaboration with the Executive Director Leadership Team and Board of Directors. The Director demonstrates alignment with organizational values communications expertise a strong understanding of digital advocacy and fundraising. They will steward the Ecojustice brand through excellence in communications digital strategy public engagement and the management of staff.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Strategic Communications your responsibilities include:

• Lead Ecojustices strategic communications and marketing efforts to strengthen our brand expand our audience and grow mission impact
• Develop and execute annual communications plans that define priorities audiences key messages tactics and success measures
• Collaborate closely with Philanthropy leadership to align marketing and communications strategies that deepen supporter engagement and contribute to donor growth
• Champion brand consistency across the organization ensuring clear compelling storytelling and highquality communications across all channels
• Use data analytics and media insights to evaluate performance and continuously improve digital media and audienceengagement strategies
• Identify emerging opportunities and risks in the external landscape and guide Ecojustices communications response
• Build and lead a highperforming communications team cultivating a collaborative inclusive and growthoriented culture
• Collaborate as a program leader to develop strategic communications plans and be a part of long term program planning
• Serve as a member of Ecojustices leadership team contributing strategic insight organizational leadership and thoughtful decisionmaking to advance the organizations mission

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice equity diversity inclusion and reconciliation (JEDI-R) into all aspects of our organization. We recognize that strong candidates can come from many backgrounds.

Typically this level and role at Ecojustice can be reached with 10 or more years of experience at a senior level with leadership experience; however we welcome applications from candidates who believe their combination of skills credentials and experience equips them to excel in this position.

Requirements for this role include:

• Advanced education or training in marketing communications public relations journalism public affairs or a related field or an equivalent combination of seniorlevel experience and professional development
• Significant experience (benchmark of 10 years) in strategic communications marketing public relations or a related discipline with progressive leadership responsibilities
• Demonstrated ability to shape and deliver highimpact communications strategies
• Proven senior leadership experience including leading multidisciplinary teams developing talent and overseeing performance
• Experience designing and evaluating organizationallevel strategic plans and leading major crossfunctional initiatives
• Strong relationshipbuilding and partnership development skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across senior leadership teams and external stakeholders
• Exceptional communication strategic thinking problemsolving and organizational skills including the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and sound judgment
• Strong decisionmaking abilities with a track record of assessing risks allocating resources strategically and guiding communications efforts that advance organizational impact

Our Commitment To Justice Diversity Equity and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race religion nationality social or ethnic origin sex age disability sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact for any accommodation requests.

Great Reasons To Join Us

• Generous Time Off: Start with 4 weeks of vacation increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure plus an annual winter break.
• Extra Days for You: 14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day) 2 floater days and 4 paid hours each month for personal life admin.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid extended health coverage up to $2000/year for mental health $800/year for paramedical expenses and $500/year for vision care
• Financial Wellness: 5% RRSP salary contribution after one year and a $500 annual wellness spending account.
• Hybrid Work Structure: 2 days per week in office with basic home office equipment provided and additional equipment reimbursement up to $500.
• Family Support: Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program. Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
• Inclusive Leave Policies: Flexible options for health caregiving volunteering and life events.
• Recognized Excellence: Proudly ranked among Canadas Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.
• Collaborative Culture: 99% mission alignment and 97% manager support ratings from internal surveys.
• Growth & Learning: Opportunities to advance justice equity diversity inclusion and reconciliation through ongoing training.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Transparency as well as diversity equity and inclusion are important to us. As a charity our value proposition is that of a mission-based organization offering high-value benefits perks and meaningful work. We benchmark base pay to the non-profit sector and relevant areas of expertise to ensure we are competitive and fair.

Required Experience:

Director