Director of Canada Communications

World Education Services

Director of Canada Communications at World Education Services. Leading external communications strategies and engaging with stakeholders to enhance the organization's influence in Canada.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇦 CanadaLead💰 CA$127,000 - CA$161,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement clear and compelling communications strategies in support of influence goals in Canada
Lead the framing and development of key messaging and narratives for external partners
Lead thought leadership planning and implementation for public events
Coordinate with the Managing Director’s Office to ensure communications complementarities
Collaborate with specialist teams within the communications department
Track and report on success against metrics to support continuous improvement
Guide the Communications team to build understanding of the context within Canada
Manage media relations within the region to build relationships supporting the organization’s influence goals
Implement issues management plans as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
5+ years of experience in senior communications roles within Canada
Proven ability as a trusted advisor to business leaders and other influencers
Superlative writing and listening skills
Experience developing and executing communications strategies in a global organization
Proven ability to craft strategic communications and public affairs messaging
Experience managing external vendors and agencies
Experience managing a team of communications professionals
Strong analytical skills and experience with managing influence strategies
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in interactions with internal and external partners
Strong leadership, team and relationship building, influencing and collaboration skills
Ability to work both strategically and hands-on

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-Life Harmony: Remote work and flexible scheduling
Comprehensive wellness programs
Competitive compensation
Recognition of achievements
Professional growth and development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement opportunities
Employee-centric environment with learning opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

communications strategieskey messagingthought leadershipissues managementmetrics trackingpublic affairs messagingstrategic communicationsvendor managementteam managementinfluence strategies

Soft Skills

writing skillslistening skillstrusted advisoranalytical skillstact and diplomacyleadership skillsrelationship buildinginfluencing skillscollaboration skillsstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degree