Senior Director, Communications

Canopy Planet Solutions

. Lead the design and execution of Canopy’s communications strategy to achieve campaign impact and organizational priorities .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$150,000 - CA$170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and execution of Canopy’s communications strategy to achieve campaign impact and organizational priorities
Develop and deliver creative campaign communications plans aligned with strategic objectives
Position Canopy as a distinct, recognizable voice in transforming paper packaging and fashion industry supply chains from wood fibre to Next Generation Solutions to protect forests worldwide
Ensure consistent, influential narratives and messaging across key channels and audiences
Collaborate with Culture and Engagement on Canopy’s story arc and engagement journey
Create and disseminate content that activates target audiences and amplifies engagement efforts
Lead the Communications Team and manage Communications Strategists and Team Operations
Oversee media relations, digital, content functions, external communications consultants, and agencies
Advise senior leadership and the Impact Leadership Team on strategic communications
Integrate communications with campaign planning and delivery through collaboration with Impact and Culture and Engagement teams
Manage communications planning, projects, and budgets
Assess impact, apply learning, and use metrics to guide strategic and tactical communications decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant senior-level experience leading strategic communications, ideally within a mission-driven, nonprofit, or campaign-based organization
Proven track record building and elevating an organizational brand to drive change with strong storytelling and narrative craft across different formats and channels
Clear track record of developing creative communications campaigns and sticky individual products that help pop the organization in a crowded media/communications landscape
Experience managing and developing a communications team, with strong coaching and people-leadership skills
Strong project management skills, with the ability to oversee and scope, sequence, and deliver high-profile initiatives on time and budget
Experience managing external agencies and consultants, including briefing, quality oversight, and performance evaluation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the proven ability to translate complex or technical concepts into clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences
Demonstrated ability to build trust and influence across teams and senior leadership
Experience communicating to a global or international audience/network, with sensitivity to regional nuance
Ability to undertake approximately 5-6 international trips per year, with experience delivering communications at international events
A great sense of humour
Embrace a “Yes, AND...” mindset to foster innovation and collaboration
Experience in environmental, sustainability, or systems-change communications
Experience working in at least two of the following markets: North America, Europe, China, India
Familiarity with Google, Canva, and Asana
Submit a CV, cover letter, and separate response to the application prompt; incomplete applications will not be considered