Director, Communications And Public Affairs

Meridia Recruitment Solutions; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridia Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Director of Communications & Public Affairs for Restaurants Canada in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves overseeing media and public relations programs, developing strategic communication initiatives, and managing advocacy campaigns to support the foodservice industry. Candidates should have a strong background in communications, excellent writing skills, and a passion for the foodservice sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of relevant experience; equivalent experience and education considered.
• Ability to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Interest in foodservice industry issues.

Responsibilities

• Create advocacy campaigns and develop strategies to garner support.
• Manage media relationships and develop press materials.
• Organize press conferences and product launches.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong writing skills for press releases

Proficiency with digital and social media platforms

Strategic planning skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or diploma in communications, PR, journalism, or related field

Job description

Director, Communications and Public Affair

AC- 18315

Meridia Recruitment Solutions has partnered with Restaurants Canada (RC) to find a Director, Communications & Public Affairs for their Toronto, Ontario team. Reporting to the EVP, Government Relations & Public Affairs, and working closely with the VP, Marketing and Growth, the Director will oversee media and public relations programs, managing daily PR activities to generate positive media coverage for the brand and the foodservice industry. This role offers an excellent opportunity to leverage strong communication skills to benefit Canada's foodservice sector.

About Restaurants Canada

Restaurants Canada is a national not-for-profit dedicated to supporting the restaurant and foodservice industry through advocacy, research, and innovative programs.

Your Responsibilities:

1. Campaign Development: Create advocacy campaigns, identify targets, and develop strategies to garner support from elected officials.
2. Media Relations: Manage media relationships, develop press materials, prepare spokespersons, and ensure activities adhere to industry standards.
3. Strategic Communication: Develop and implement communication strategies aligned with RC’s advocacy goals, and evaluate their effectiveness.
4. Event Management: Organize press conferences and product launches.
5. Media Monitoring: Conduct daily media monitoring, analyze industry issues, and present quarterly KPIs.

Your Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree or diploma in communications, PR, journalism, or related field.
2. Minimum six years of relevant experience; equivalent experience and education considered.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills for interacting with officials, media, and stakeholders.
4. Strong writing skills for press releases, articles, and social media.
5. Proficiency with digital and social media platforms.
6. Ability to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.
7. Comfort representing the organization publicly.
8. Understanding of marketing to support event and service promotion.
9. Experience in creating measurable marketing campaigns.
10. Strategic planning skills for campaign development and reputation management.
11. Ability to build relationships with media, members, and stakeholders.
12. Leadership qualities to motivate and guide teams.
13. Interest in the foodservice industry issues.
14. Resilience and adaptability to changing priorities.