Description
Reporting to The Transition Accelerator’s CEO, the Communications and Knowledge Mobilization Director will be a key mobilizer of our strategic objectives, ensuring that organizational vision, voice and brand are consistent and engaging across all materials. The Director will also be in charge of managing the organization’s reputation, strategically positioning us as an authoritative source of information on the net-zero transition.
The position leads a team of communications, engagement and knowledge mobilization professionals and works closely with the Accelerator’s leadership, staff, and consortia to ensure consistent, effective, and timely delivery of our content and communications. The Transition Accelerator equips key decision-makers and leaders in government, industry and civil society with the tools and practices necessary to reach net-zero emissions by 2050. The Communications and Knowledge Mobilization Director understands the urgency of this goal, and how to strategize, pitch and mobilize target audiences toward it.
What you’ll do
Communications and Knowledge Mobilization
Develop creative, integrated communication and knowledge mobilization strategies that increase The Transition Accelerator’s presence and stakeholder awareness in alignment with our strategic objectives
Create a “partnership first” culture in recognition that a net-zero emissions, competitive economy by 2050 is a wicked problem best tackled in a collaborative model with like-minded people and organizations
Maintain and execute against a dynamic content and programming calendar in collaboration with technical staff
Lead a team of communications, engagement, and knowledge mobilization professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to team members
Manage proactive and reactive media relations with top-tier media
Monitor, evaluate, and report on communications and knowledge mobilization activities
Translate The Accelerator’s values and desired outcomes into best-in-class communications that amplify our voice and deepen target audience engagement
Oversee the development and deployment of The Accelerator’s suite of courses and webinars aimed at key decision-makers and leaders in government, industry, and civil society
Draft and curate written materials such as presentations, briefing notes, news releases, brochures, newsletters, and more for print, digital, and multimedia assets
Develop and implement communications and knowledge mobilization plans and strategies for The Transition Accelerator’s consortia projects or initiatives
Tighten and strengthen our brand, ensuring its unity and polish across all content offerings (courses, events, email, website, digital marketing, and more)
Administration and Finance
Lead the development of the Communications and Knowledge Mobilization division’s operating budget and ensure financial integrity is maintained
Manage the hiring, training, and development of pertinent staff
Manage external vendors such as designers, developers, communications consultants, etc.
Who you are
8+ years’ experience in a similar role
Degree in communications or journalism highly preferred
Experience working in both highly structured and creative, fast-moving environments
Ability to collaborate with a small and growing team with competing demands; able to execute a high volume of activity and projects with speed, excellence, and humour
Extensive experience in developing and implementing creative, bold communications strategies in a very fast-paced environment
Experience in managing and building relationships with regional and national media
Strong leadership skills, with experience in managing and mentoring teams
Outstanding oral, written, and editing skills; bilingualism would be a significant asset
Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
Keen understanding of the digital media landscape, strategic communication and knowledge mobilization concepts, content management systems, and multimedia software
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including Transition Accelerator’s board, senior leadership, technical staff, media outlets, and consortia partners
Additional information
This is a full-time role, with duties that may adapt as the organization grows
This is a fully remote position, but the selected applicant should be able to participate in in-person meetings across Canada
This position has an attractive compensation package benchmarked to sector standards
Values
Candidates for this position must reflect the values of The Transition Accelerator. These values include:
Embracing a positive, forward-thinking attitude in an often fluid environment with multiple unknown technical and practical variables
Working collaboratively with individuals sometimes having diverse and opposing views
Grounding all work in evidence-based analyses and sound technical practices
Hard-working, with attention to detail and a skill in communicating complex insights to a broad audience
Embracing a multi-disciplinary and pluralistic approach, with the ability to quickly change direction and opinions based on new evidence
Focusing on innovation over status-quo
A can-do attitude with a commitment to help drive change
Application
Applicants interested in this position are invited to forward their resumes and short cover letter to info@transitionaccelerator.ca . Please put “Director of Communications and Knowledge Mobilization” in the subject line.