Vice President, Communications

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  • Woodbridge, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
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The Opportunity:Our client, a leading, multi-site healthcare organization with a national footprint, is seeking a Vice President, Communications to join their leadership team. This role will serve as a critical strategic partner to the executive team, shaping and delivering a cohesive communications strategy that strengthens employee engagement, aligns a distributed workforce, and enhances the organization's employer brand and external reputation.This is a highly visible leadership role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution. The Vice President, Communications will work closely with the CEO, CPO, CMO, and broader Leadership Team to translate enterprise priorities into clear, actionable messaging across a network of ~350 locations. The role will play a key part in driving alignment, supporting transformation, and ensuring consistent, high-quality communication both internally and externally.Operating in a complex and fast-paced environment, this individual will lead corporate communications, employer brand, and event strategy, while building strong cross-functional relationships and developing a high-performing communications function.What You'll Be Doing:
  • Partner with the CEO, CPO, CMO, and Leadership Team as a trusted advisor on all internal and external communications matters
  • Develop and execute a national communications strategy that aligns a distributed, multi-site workforce to enterprise priorities
  • Translate business strategy into clear, actionable messaging for field leaders, clinicians, and support teams
  • Lead executive communications, ensuring leaders are equipped to communicate priorities with clarity, consistency, and credibility
  • Build and oversee internal and external communications plans, including organizational updates, change communications, and employer brand messaging
  • Drive employer value proposition (EVP) and recruitment marketing initiatives in partnership with HR and Talent Acquisition
  • Oversee social media and external communications to strengthen brand presence, reputation, and community engagement
  • Lead the planning and execution of enterprise events, including leadership summits and regional sessions, aligning content to strategic priorities
  • Own and evolve internal communication channels (e.g., town halls, intranet, leadership forums) to improve engagement and transparency
  • Establish communication rhythms that reinforce strategy, build trust, and strengthen leadership alignment across the organization
  • Lead, develop, and scale a high-performing Communications team, including agency and vendor partnerships
  • Define and track success metrics across communications and events, continuously refining approach based on insights and feedback
  • Support change management initiatives, ensuring clear, consistent communication through periods of growth, transformation, or integration
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
  • 10+ years of experience in corporate communications, including senior leadership experience within a complex, enterprise environment
  • Proven experience supporting distributed or multi-site organizations (e.g., healthcare, retail, or service-based environments)
  • Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams
  • Strong experience in internal communications, leadership communications, and change management
  • Track record of leading communications through transformation, growth, or integration initiatives
  • Experience developing and executing employer brand and recruitment marketing strategies
  • Strong event leadership experience, including large-scale leadership or enterprise events
  • Exceptional ability to translate strategy into clear, compelling messaging for diverse audiences
  • Experience managing sensitive issues, including crisis communications or reputational risk
  • Strong cross-functional leadership experience across HR, Operations, Marketing, and Talent Acquisition
  • Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in regulated or reputation-sensitive industries (e.g., healthcare, veterinary, financial services) is preferred
  • Experience operating within a matrixed or global organization is an asset
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Business, or a related field

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