Associate Director, Corporate Affairs

You're an Associate Director, Corporate Affairs.

You are a bold, strategic communicator with a passion for protecting and shaping brand reputation. You are an entrepreneurial Associate Director to join the team and be part of shaping strategic communications programs for high-profile corporate clients across a range of sectors.

This highly motivated communicator will play an important role in delivering integrated communications strategy and thought leadership campaigns, counseling clients, leading innovative campaigns and providing issues/crisis management support. They will also play an important role in guiding and coaching junior team members in support of delivering industry-leading client work.

You have a passion for coaching high-performing teams and supporting new business growth – both by identifying opportunities for organic growth and supporting with responding to RFPs.

ChangeMakers is a strategy and communications firm built for bold moves. We specialize in public relations, reputation management and social impact, working with top brands across sectors including CPG, technology, healthcare, finance, agribusiness, education, infrastructure and energy. We help leaders communicate with confidence, especially when the stakes are high.

What are your responsibilities?

Project & People Leadership

• Working with senior leadership, take a lead role in the development and execution of communications strategy grounded in insights, trends, and measurable outcomes.
• Serves as program manager and project lead and can do so for multiple clients and projects.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and provides coaching and mentorship to junior team members while creating the opportunity for them to deliver high-quality, high-impact work.
• Demonstrates a strong understanding of building budgets and program budget management.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team culture and support professional development across levels.
• Collaborate with in-house specialists in creative, media, digital, influencer, and data to deliver seamless, multi-platform campaigns

Client Relationship Management

• Nurtures client relationships and is comfortable taking the lead on day-to-day client counsel while engaging senior leadership where required.
• Collaborate seamlessly across agency disciplines to deliver an integrated service offering to clients.

Business Development

• Work with senior leadership to identify opportunities for organic growth while supporting new business development work.

What type of person should I be?

• 8+ years of experience in public relations or strategic communications, with deep corporate experience working within a highly matrixed corporate setting and/or an agency environment. Financial services and enterprise tech client experience is an asset.
• Proven success playing a lead role in executing national and integrated brand campaigns, from strategy to execution, and delivering measurable results.
• Deep expertise in media relations, program management and thought leadership strategy development.
• Comfortable dealing with senior executives and experienced with delivering strategic counsel as part of building strong client relationships.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, presentation and multi-tasking skills.

Leadership Attributes:

• Decisive and confident in high-stakes situations, with the ability to support teams and clients through ambiguity.
• A builder of culture and community: supportive team leader, mentor, and collaborative partner.
• Energized by creativity, curiosity, and purpose-driven work

We are ChangeMakers

ChangeMakers is a leading independent agency specializing in building purpose-driven brands and strategies that make a meaningful impact. With deep roots in brand strategy, creative, marketing, communications, and Indigenous engagement, our team works across Canada and beyond to help organizations grow and thrive in meaningful ways.

An equitable employer

ChangeMakers is committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in all its forms—a commitment that enriches our company culture, the ideas we generate, and the quality of service we provide our clients. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous communities, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ people, and other historically marginalized groups. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs in accordance with human rights and accessibility legislation. At ChangeMakers, we understand that the ideal candidate may not meet every single requirement listed above. If you have relevant experience and a strong interest in the role, we encourage you to submit your application. We welcome creative thinkers and people who bring diverse lived experiences to our team.