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Director, Communications

Canada, Vancouver 140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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As Canfor's Director of Communications, you are the senior communications leader responsible for developing and executing North America-wide integrated strategic communications that strengthen the company’s reputation, align communications to business priorities, and support company objectives. Based in Vancouver, and reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Affairs, you will serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, a trusted communications counselor, and a strong people leader driving high standards of execution, consistency, and impact across channels. This role has primary accountability for corporate communications, issues management, media relations, and content strategy. The Director will manage teams responsible for internal communications and community investment, and will provide prioritization, planning and coaching across the broader communications function.

Job Responsibility

  • Implement strategies to enhance and protect the corporate brand and reputation through external communications, media relations, issues management, and community relations
  • Monitor public, media, and emerging issues and public opinion trends
  • partner with leaders across the organization to develop response strategies and provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership
  • Crisis communications management and issues response
  • Lead Canfor’s media relations activities by providing strategic counsel on media strategy, identifying proactive opportunities, preparing leaders for engagement, and acting as a company spokesperson when required
  • Lead or support sustainability messaging and materials in alignment with corporate strategy and disclosure requirements
  • Developing overarching communications workplans inclusive of employee communications community investment and enterprise priorities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a collaborative team of communications professionals, including capability development and resource planning

Requirements

  • University degree in communications, political science, business, economics, public policy, or a related field
  • A minimum of 10 years with progressive and diverse experience in all facets of communications, corporate affairs, community relations, government affairs, or public policy
  • Proven experience providing strategic counsel to senior executives, and ability to influence and persuade externally and across all levels of the organization
  • Experience in the forest products, natural resources, manufacturing, or industrial sectors considered an asset
  • Experience with sustainability reporting, ESG communications, and community investment considered an asset
  • Strong leadership capability with a demonstrated commitment to mentorship and team development
  • Proven ability to develop and execute corporate communications strategies that deliver measurable business impact
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with strong editorial judgment
  • Digital communications fluency and comfort using analytics to drive performance improvement
  • Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver against aggressive timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Sound judgment, resilience under pressure, and strong attention to detail
  • Results-oriented, responsive, highly accountable with integrity

Nice to have

  • Experience in the forest products, natural resources, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
  • Experience with sustainability reporting, ESG communications, and community investment

What we offer

  • performance-based incentive plans
  • recognition programs
  • benefits
  • paid leaves
  • pension plans with base and matching contributions
  • savings options
  • robust health & well-being initiatives
  • development of our talent
  • value proposition that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion
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