Director of Communications & Strategic Change

Sun Life; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Foundation is seeking a Director of Communications to provide strategic leadership for communications, marketing, digital engagement, and storytelling. The role supports organizational change, translating priorities into narratives, guiding communications during transitions, and strengthening internal comms to support staff engagement and culture.

Reporting to the Vice President, Engagement, the Director leads a team delivering communications strategies, campaigns, and donor-facing

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in progressively senior communications roles.
• Experience leading teams, coaching, and people management.
• Experience providing strategic communications counsel, including media relations and change communications.
• Strong understanding of communication principles, planning, and storytelling in not-for-profit contexts.
• Ability to translate strategy into clear messages for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of Foundation-wide communications strategies and cohesive brand messaging.
• Identify opportunities to raise awareness and lead on issues via speaking engagements, earned media, and digital channels.
• Oversee marketing materials, annual reports, and donor communications.
• Partner with leaders to translate strategic plans into clear communication approaches for staff and stakeholders.
• Manage communications budget and ensure high-quality outputs and organizational transparency.
• Strengthen internal communications to support staff engagement and culture.

Skills

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Media relations

Change communications

Stakeholder management

Job description

Vancouver Foundation is seeking a Director of Communications to provide strategic leadership for communications, marketing, digital engagement, and storytelling. The role supports organizational change, translating priorities into narratives, guiding communications during transitions, and strengthening internal comms to support staff engagement and culture.

Reporting to the Vice President, Engagement, the Director leads a team delivering communications strategies, campaigns, and donor-facing