Director of Communications Humanity

Director of Communications

Job type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Montreal (virtual 3 days / week)

Salary: $70,000 – $85,000

Language: perfectly bilingual (French and English). A third language is an asset.

A generous benefits package (group insurance, REER, etc.) is offered.

Start date: February 15, 2026

Job summary:

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Communications contributes to increasing awareness and recognition of the Humanity & Inclusion (HI) brand across Canada. He or she implements HI Canada’s communications and advocacy strategies and activities in conjunction with the Digital Officer. He or she writes, adapts, translates and disseminates communications and advocacy materials aimed at Humanity & Inclusion’s various audiences in Canada, i.e. journalists, supporters and donors, Canadian funders, Canadian NGOs. The Director of Communications will work closely with colleagues in Canada (Montreal and Ottawa) as well as with the HI Federation communications teams, other national offices (USA, Germany, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, UK) and with Country Offices.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Media relations

- Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with media representatives by proposing relevant topics and angles.

- Develop, adapt and send press releases, statements, opinion letters, press kits to media representatives or any other media material from the HI Federation.

- Assist the Executive Director, who acts as spokesperson for Humanity & Inclusion Canada, in preparing media interviews.

- Coordinate media interviews and advocacy activities with HI spokesperson or field staff.

- Develop and promote effective key messages in line with HI Federation’s positioning.

- Manage and update the media contact database (Agility).

- Update the press review throughout the year.

Events and Campaigns

- Plan and organize events, including the AGM, to raise awareness and mobilize Canadians around disability, humanitarian crisis and land issues in countries where Humanity & Inclusion is active.

- Coordinate the roll-out of advocacy campaigns to strengthen resonance in Canada with our fight to stop the use of explosive weapons in populated areas, the use of landmines, and disability inclusion.

Digital and print communication

Work closely with the Digital Officer to:

- Feed the editorial calendar with material produced by the HI Federation (photos, videos, testimonies, articles) and create more Canadian content for social media.

- Optimize the website to meet the needs and expectations of the organization’s priority audiences (donors, funders, media representatives).

- Produce newsletters to Humanity & Inclusion Canada supporters and donors.

- Launch digital fundraising campaigns during humanitarian emergencies to encourage the generosity of new and existing donors to Humanity & Inclusion Canada and to support the actions of our teams in the field.

- Develop a digital marketing strategy and advertising campaigns to renew and grow the donor base.

- Write and translate printed communication tools (annual reports, etc.).

Management and leadership

- Supervise and guide the Communications team, fostering their professional growth and leadership skills while overseeing day-to-day responsibilities.

- Participate in various communications committees within HI Federation and the various networks with which the organization is affiliated.

- Lead Humanity & Inclusion Canada’s Communications Committee, which brings together board members with expertise in the field.

- Manage collaborative relationships with partners, pro-bono service providers, and suppliers.

- Manage the annual communications budget.

Skills and qualities:

- University degree in communications or related field.

- At least 7 to 10 years’ professional experience in communications, public affairs, press relations or marketing.

- Experience managing human resources.

- Experience in budget management.

- Experience in international development is an asset.

- Excellent written and oral skills in English and French (knowledge of another language is an asset).

- Proficiency in Office Suite Software and good knowledge of the following tools/software: Wordpress or Wix, Canva, Photoshop, InDesign, MailChimp, Agora Pulse, Google Analytics.

- Attention to detail and rigor, organizational skills, initiative, adaptability, ability to work alone or as part of a team, ability to work on several projects at the same time.

TO APPLY

All applications and requests for information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please send your curriculum vitae and a letter of interest by January 30, 2026 to the following e-mail address: jobs@canada.hi.org.

As we consider diversity to be a real asset, we invite women, native people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with disabilities to apply.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information, visit:

Humanity & Inclusion Canada: https://hi-canada.org/

Humanity & Inclusion Federation: https://hi.org/

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