Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement - Calgary, Canada - Believeco:Partners

Believeco:Partners

Verified Company

Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement

Location:
Vancouver, Calgary, Winnipeg or Toronto

We are
Believeco:
Partners. A newly formed, independent owner, operator and builder of the foremost partner-led marketing, communications, and engagement agencies.

Made up of Believeco, our full-service marketing agency, Argyle our public relations and engagement agency and Castlemain, our Indigenous advisory firm.

With over 300 people, across seven offices, in 6 provinces and 2 countries, our goal is to be one of North America's largest and most acclaimed full-service agencies.

It's an exciting time to join

Believeco:
Partners.

As a result of our continued growth, we are now looking for a
Director, Strategic Communications and Engagement who is excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment to help clients in different industries/sectors.

We work with our clients to advance Indigenous self-determination, close socioeconomic gaps and support community development. Based on our expertise, our services are also sought after by all levels of government.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead projects or streams of large strategic communications projects for complex client programs involving audience analysis, message development, channel selection, media relations, measurement and evaluation.
Lead engagement files involving Indigenous, public and interest holder engagement planning, facilitation and reporting.
Manage and build strong client relationships and rapport, being responsive and solutionsoriented.
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and manage team members to ensure quality assurance and produce project deliverables on time and on budget.
Grow new business opportunities, for example by leading the development of proposals and participating in new business pitches.
As part of the Western leadership team, provide mentorship, management, and coaching to support the growth of team members.

We're looking for someone with:

Commitment to producing highquality work within time and budget constraints
A university degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years of consulting, agency or corporate experience or work within forprofit, nonprofit and/or public government
Some formal engagement training (i.e. International Association of Public Participation) or equivalent experience
Proven experience in project or program management including work planning and managing budgets, client relationships, and teams and/or subcontractors
Extensive experience in communications and engagement, with handson experience in: strategy design, stakeholder and/or public engagement, Rights holder engagement, traditional and/or digital communications and promotions, event logistics and management, facilitation, data analysis, research and analysis, report writing
Experience in new business development, including proposal development, marketing materials, and/or presentations
Experience working with Indigenous communities or an indepth knowledge of Indigenous issues through lived experience
Demonstrated knowledge and interest in Indigenous issues in Canada, including Indigenous governance and community development;
Proficiency in Office 36
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook (and SharePoint is desired)
Ability and interest to travel for work

_ Application with a detailed resume outlining required work experience, skills, and knowledge, along with a cover letter, will be prioritized._

An equitable employer

Believeco:
Partners is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)

Believeco:
Partners will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us, and we will work with you to meet your needs.