Executive Director, Communications & Government Relations

Islamic-Relief-Canada; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Islamic Relief Canada is seeking a Director of Communications & Government Relations to join the senior leadership team. This role oversees media relations, advocacy, brand management, and institutional funding, shaping IRC’s external communications strategy.

The position requires leading strategic initiatives, engaging with government officials, and coordinating communications across departments, with a hybrid in-office policy from Burlington.

Qualifications

• Experience in journalism, PR or government relations.
• Experience in preparing press releases and media interviews.
• Policy-related meetings at all levels.
• Strong judgement and risk evaluation skills.
• Leadership of senior Canadian and international staff.
• Strong financial and resource management.
• Networking with external bodies.
• Research and writing experience.
• Marketing or public communications at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations and government relations strategies.
• Develop content for media, PR, and advocacy.
• Act as spokesperson and respond to media inquiries.
• Secure funding from corporate institutions, governments, UN agencies and community orgs.
• Oversee crisis communications and risk management.
• Manage staff and provide mentorship.
• Represent IRC with policymakers and NGOs.

Skills

Journalism

Public relations

Government relations

Media interviewing

Media relations

Policy advocacy

Networking

Research and writing

Job description

Islamic Relief Canada is seeking a Director of Communications & Government Relations to join the senior leadership team. This role oversees media relations, advocacy, brand management, and institutional funding, shaping IRC’s external communications strategy.

The position requires leading strategic initiatives, engaging with government officials, and coordinating communications across departments, with a hybrid in-office policy from Burlington.