BilingualCommunicationsDirector

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest Location: Etobicoke, ON Date: June 2026 Department: Marketing oversee the identification, development, collection and sharing of stories across earned, owned and digital channels. Oversee organizational positioning as well as positioning of executives and key spokespeople; identify opportunities to enhance brand visibility through national, regional and French-language media. Lead executive communications, speechwriting, key messaging and briefing materials for senior leadership. Work collaboratively with colleagues across digital, development and partnerships teams to develop integrated communications campaigns and storytelling initiatives, including video content. Build and execute a national bilingual communications strategy to promote the Second Harvest brand; secure and manage relationships with media, agencies, ambassadors and external partners as needed. Build on and maintain strong media relationships across English- and French-language outlets; respond to and proactively seek out media opportunities. Draft and oversee press releases, media advisories, opinion pieces, key messaging and public statements in both English and French. Enhance internal and external messaging across the organization; provide editorial oversight for organization-wide communications and ensure consistency in tone, messaging and brand voice. Support and oversee ambassador and spokesperson initiatives in partnership with internal teams to increase awareness and engagement nationally. Lead communications-related issues management and reputational risk planning; provide strategic counsel and communications support during sensitive or high-profile situations. Lead and mentor the communications team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture; assign accountabilities, establish priorities, monitor performance and support professional development. Establish communications KPIs and evaluate communications performance, media reach a