Director of Communications & Public Trust

Foundation for Black Communities; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Foundation for Black Communities seeks a Director of Communications to lead FFBC's communications strategy and public positioning. You will shape the organizational voice, manage media relations, and guide executive messaging while strengthening trust with communities and funders across Canada.

You will collaborate with leadership to advance transparency, accountability, and meaningful engagement, driving FFBC's narrative in national and international contexts.

Qualifications

• Ten+ years of progressive communications leadership experience.
• Experience advising CEOs and executive leadership teams.
• Expertise in strategic communications, media relations, issues management, crisis communications, and reputation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead FFBC's enterprise communications strategy and messaging frameworks.
• Advise the CEO and executive leadership on communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Oversee media relations, crisis management, and public affairs programs.
• Foster relationships with communities, funders, governments, and partners.

Skills

Strategic communications

Media relations

Crisis communications

Executive advisory

Internal communications

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Foundation for Black Communities seeks a Director of Communications to lead FFBC's communications strategy and public positioning. You will shape the organizational voice, manage media relations, and guide executive messaging while strengthening trust with communities and funders across Canada.

You will collaborate with leadership to advance transparency, accountability, and meaningful engagement, driving FFBC's narrative in national and international contexts.