Bilingual Communications Director: National Safety & Strategy

Summit Search Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Search Group is seeking a highly driven bilingual Director to shape national safety, public trust, and organizational influence across English and French markets. This leader will craft integrated strategies, manage media relations, internal comms, and crisis response while partnering with government and safety organizations to advance policy and awareness.

You will lead a team, oversee external agencies, and represent the organization at events and conferences, driving impact and

Qualifications

• 10+ years in corporate communications or public relations.
• Proven bilingual strategy leadership.
• Experience in regulated environments.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Lead bilingual strategic communications across national markets.
• Manage media relations, interviews, and spokesperson duties.
• Oversee internal communications and culture-building initiatives.
• Lead battery safety partnerships and strategic collaborations with regulators and safety organizations.
• Direct crisis and reputation management efforts and rapid-response planning.
• Engage stakeholders and communities, representing the organization at events and conferences.

Skills

Bilingual EN/FR

Strategic leadership

Media relations

Crisis management

Stakeholder engagement

Content strategy

Public speaking

Team leadership

Regulated environments

Writing & storytelling

Education

Bachelor in Communications

Master's preferred

Job description

Summit Search Group is seeking a highly driven bilingual Director to shape national safety, public trust, and organizational influence across English and French markets. This leader will craft integrated strategies, manage media relations, internal comms, and crisis response while partnering with government and safety organizations to advance policy and awareness.

You will lead a team, oversee external agencies, and represent the organization at events and conferences, driving impact and