[INTERNAL ONLY] Director of Strategic Communications

At A Glance

note: This posting is not open to external candidates and a strong internal candidate has already been identified. The closing date for this role is February 11th 5pm PST. 

Location: Vancouver

Hours: 35 weekly (1.0 FTE)

Contract: Full-time permanent

Salary: $143,388.00 annually

Department Leadership                                                                                                          

Reports to: Executive Director

Office Requirement: Hybrid (2 days) in office

About Us

As Canada’s largest environmental law charity, our mission is using the law to defend nature, combat the climate crisis, and fight for a healthy environment for all. To achieve this, Ecojustice does three things:

We go to court - Our lawyers represent citizens, environmental organizations, First Nations, sustainable businesses, labour organizations, and any other groups that share our mission.

We push for better laws - Our experts testify in front of committees and make recommendations to strengthen environmental legislation.

We engage the public - Our work highlights environmental issues and changes the conversation, forcing our leaders to sit up and listen.

Our mission is why people join Ecojustice. People who choose to join us recognize that this planet is our most treasured inheritance, and it is our imperative to be good stewards for the generations who follow us. We believe in protecting the environment while having enough time off to enjoy it. If you are courageous, collaborative, and dedicated to the fight for a healthier environment, you will find your people here.

About The Role

The Director of Strategic Communications is responsible for building and guiding communications and marketing at Ecojustice. This includes collaborating as part of the Program Leadership Team to guide strategic communications to advance the organization’s mission, share impact, grow audiences and engage the public. They will also leverage marketing strategy and expertise to collaborate with the Director of Philanthropy, fostering integrated approaches that strengthen donor engagement and support overall revenue growth, including through digital channels and online fundraising.

The Director of Strategic Communications is a key member of the Leadership Team, envisioning and achieving organizational success in collaboration with the Executive Director, Leadership Team, and Board of Directors.  The Director demonstrates alignment with organizational values, communications expertise, a strong understanding of digital advocacy and fundraising. They will steward the Ecojustice brand through excellence in communications, digital strategy, public engagement and the management of staff.

Responsibilities

As the Director of Strategic Communications, your responsibilities include:

Lead Ecojustice’s strategic communications and marketing efforts to strengthen our brand, expand our audience, and grow mission impact

Develop and execute annual communications plans that define priorities, audiences, key messages, tactics, and success measures

Collaborate closely with Philanthropy leadership to align marketing and communications strategies that deepen supporter engagement and contribute to donor growth

Champion brand consistency across the organization, ensuring clear, compelling storytelling and high‑quality communications across all channels

Use data, analytics, and media insights to evaluate performance and continuously improve digital, media, and audience‑engagement strategies

Identify emerging opportunities and risks in the external landscape and guide Ecojustice’s communications response

Build and lead a high‑performing communications team, cultivating a collaborative, inclusive, and growth‑oriented culture

Collaborate as a program leader to develop strategic communications plans and be a part of long term program planning

Serve as a member of Ecojustice’s leadership team, contributing strategic insight, organizational leadership, and thoughtful decision‑making to advance the organization’s mission

Role Success

We are currently working to embed our commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation (JEDI-R) into all aspects of our organization. We recognize that strong candidates can come from many backgrounds.

Typically, this level and role at Ecojustice can be reached with 10 or more years of experience at a senior level with leadership experience; however, we welcome applications from candidates who believe their combination of skills, credentials, and experience equips them to excel in this position.

Requirements for this role include:

Advanced education or training in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, public affairs, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of senior‑level experience and professional development

Significant experience (benchmark of 10 years) in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, or a related discipline, with progressive leadership responsibilities

Demonstrated ability to shape and deliver high‑impact communications strategies,

Proven senior leadership experience, including leading multi‑disciplinary teams, developing talent, and overseeing performance

Experience designing and evaluating organizational‑level strategic plans, and leading major cross‑functional initiatives

Strong relationship‑building and partnership development skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across senior leadership teams and external stakeholders

Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, problem‑solving, and organizational skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities with accuracy and sound judgment

Strong decision‑making abilities, with a track record of assessing risks, allocating resources strategically, and guiding communications efforts that advance organizational impact

Our Commitment To Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Ecojustice is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and is responding to the calls for action to further reconciliation.

We encourage applications from people with relevant job-related skills who come from communities that have been structurally marginalized based on race, religion, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Members belonging to communities that experience marginalization can self-identify during the application process if they choose to do so.

Ecojustice strives to ensure that our online application system and recruitment process are accessible to individuals with different abilities and encourages candidates to contact [email protected] for any accommodation requests.  

Great Reasons To Join Us

Generous Time Off: Start with 4 weeks of vacation, increasing up to 6 weeks with tenure, plus an annual winter break.

Extra Days for You: 14 public holidays (including National Indigenous Peoples Day), 2 floater days, and 4 paid hours each month for personal life admin.

Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid extended health coverage, up to $2,000/year for mental health, $800/year for paramedical expenses, and $500/year for vision care

Financial Wellness: 5% RRSP salary contribution after one year and a $500 annual wellness spending account.

Hybrid Work Structure: 2 days per week in office with basic home office equipment provided and additional equipment reimbursement up to $500.

Family Support: Employer provided Employee & Family Assistance Program. Parental leave top-up for both birthing and non-birthing parents.

Inclusive Leave Policies: Flexible options for health, caregiving, volunteering, and life events.

Recognized Excellence: Proudly ranked among Canada’s Top 100 charities by Charity Intelligence.

Collaborative Culture: 99% mission alignment and 97% manager support ratings from internal surveys.

Growth & Learning: Opportunities to advance justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation through ongoing training.

Our Commitment to Transparency

Transparency, as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion are important to us. As a charity, our value proposition is that of a mission-based organization, offering high-value benefits, perks, and meaningful work. We benchmark base pay to the non-profit sector and relevant areas of expertise to ensure we are competitive and fair.