The Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA), a non-profit organization that manages key properties in the Victoria Harbour, is hiring a Director, Communications & Engagement. This person will play a key role in developing, leading and executing all communications, engagement and stakeholder relations strategies and initiatives to uphold the vision, mission and values of GVHA.

This role is a generalist leadership position with responsibility and accountability for communication and engagement functions, including strategic communications planning, external and internal communications, social media strategy, issues management and crisis communications, web and digital strategy, media relations, marketing, brand and reputation management, community and stakeholder engagement, event management, and executive communications. The director also has a team management function with leading and coaching a team of two and is responsible and accountable for team and individual development and performance.

The director is responsible and accountable for proactively engaging and communicating with all stakeholders and strategically identifying and proactively addressing communication and stakeholder risks to enhance public understanding and awareness of GVHA’s role as a respected advocate for the best marine-related use and development of the working harbour. The role reports to the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Innovation.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

• Post secondary education in communications, public relations, marketing.
• Minimum of 8 years experience supporting strategic communications, engagement or marketing program.
• Working with a Board of Directors.
• Working with Indigenous Peoples.
• Leading and coaching a team.
• Developing, implementing and evaluating strategic communication and engagement plans.
• Developing marketing plans and event planning.
• Working with a range of stakeholders under complex governance structure.
• Project management and prioritization.
• Implementing and executing brand strategy preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Open office environment as well as some local site/field environment.
• After completing 90 day probation period, eligible to work from home up to 2 days a week.
• Regular, full-time position (40 hours/week).
• Occasional evenings and/or weekends due to operational requirements and/or to cover company and community events communication.
• Public/customer relations.
• Available on call for after-hours communications assistance as needed.