Director of Communications Impact

Overview

Director of Communications Impact Jobs in Halton Hills, Canada at Indigenous Youth Roots

Position: Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact
Location: Halton Hills

Founded in 2008, Indigenous Youth Roots, formerly known as Canadian Roots Exchange (CRE), is a national Indigenous youth‑led organization. We envision a future where Indigenous youth are empowered and connected as dynamic leaders in vibrant and thriving communities. We collaborate with communities to provide programs, grants and opportunities that are grounded in Indigenous ways of knowing and being and designed to strengthen and amplify the voices of Indigenous youth.

Centering Indigenous youth perspectives, we have 7 deeply held principles that guide us in our work and the way in which we relate to each other.

• Reciprocity
• Accountability
• Advocacy
• Resurgence

IYR is a workplace that puts its employees and community first. We are a living wage employer and believe in prioritizing a healthy work‑life balance. We provide opportunities for flexible working hours, time off for ceremony and other life responsibilities and we actively respond to the accessibility needs of those who work with us. We are a results‑oriented working environment, choosing to focus on achieving objectives, rather than promoting the status quo.

Purpose

of Position

The Director of Communications, Knowledge & Impact leads a department responsible for amplifying Indigenous youth voices, advancing organizational priorities through strategic initiatives, and embedding knowledge mobilization and impact measurement into IYR’s work.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, and serving as a member of the Directors Circle, the Director provides strategic leadership, oversight, and coordination across communications, partnerships, and knowledge systems. This role ensures IYR’s public presence, storytelling, and evidence of impact are clear, accessible, and aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and direction for the Communications, Knowledge & Impact Department.
• Participate in the Directors Circle to support collective decision‑making, strategic alignment, and shared accountability across IYR.
• Champion cross‑department collaboration to ensure communications and knowledge strategies strengthen organizational priorities.
• Represent IYR with external stakeholders, partners, and funders, positioning the organization as a leader in youth‑centered, equity‑driven communications and impact.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally safe, and equitable workplace culture rooted in humility, integrity, and collaboration.
• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of special and large‑scale initiatives prioritized by IYR leadership and guided by the Strategic Plan.
• Provide executive oversight of IYR’s cornerstone events, including the Youth Gathering, the Celebration, and other high‑profile strategic engagements that advance the organization’s mission and strengthen its visibility.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners to collaborate on shared initiatives that expand IYR’s impact and reach.
• Provide engagement and event support for ongoing programs in other departments as needed, ensuring alignment with organizational values and priorities.
• Embed knowledge mobilization practices across all initiatives, translating research, data, and evaluation into accessible resources for youth, partners, and the public.
• Oversee the development of internal systems and processes that support outreach, impact measurement, and strategic communications.

Communications & Public Engagement

• Ensure IYR’s brand, messaging, and storytelling authentically reflect Indigenous youth perspectives, organizational values, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee the development and execution of communication strategies across digital platforms, media relations, publications, and events.
• Lead the preparation and release of organizational documents such as the Annual Report, newsletters, evaluation summaries, and public statements.
• Direct the planning and delivery of major communication campaigns, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity, and innovation.
• Cultivate and manage constructive relationships with media, partners, and community organizations.

Human Resource Management

• Supervise and support departmental…

Title: Director of Communications Impact

Company: Indigenous Youth Roots

Location: Halton Hills, Canada

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