Senior Director leading global marketing, brand, and communications for Top Aces’ contracted military training services. Overseeing media relations, internal communications, and Government Relations advisors.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a global marketing strategy aligned with corporate priorities, growth objectives, and business development needs
Lead brand positioning and ensure consistent use of approved brand standards
Oversee marketing campaigns, presentations, digital content, videos, advertising, promotional materials, and customer-facing collateral
Lead strategy for corporate events, trade shows, conferences, partnerships, and sponsorships
Partner with Business Development and executive leadership on customer pursuits and strategic initiatives
Develop and execute internal communications supporting employee engagement, culture, organizational alignment, and change initiatives
Prepare executive messages, employee announcements, leadership updates, All Employee Calls, and communications for major corporate initiatives
Develop and implement external communications strategy, corporate messaging, press releases, media statements, website content, social media, announcements, and executive communications
Lead media relations and manage industry and business media relationships
Support senior leaders with interviews, speeches, presentations, strategic messaging, and public-facing engagements
Lead crisis communications planning and coordinate responses during business-critical situations
Establish and oversee Government Relations priorities, advisors, mandates, budgets, reporting, stakeholder strategies, advocacy campaigns, and government-facing messaging
Monitor government, defence, procurement, policy, and regulatory developments
Assess advisor performance and manage external support contracts and budgets
Lead, coach, and develop the marketing and communications team
Manage departmental operating budget and external service providers
Establish performance indicators and report on results, risks, priorities, and resource requirements
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, Political Science, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in marketing and communications, including senior leadership accountability
Demonstrated experience leading internal and external communications, brand strategy, media relations, and integrated marketing initiatives
Proven experience leading and developing teams and managing cross-functional initiatives
Experience managing external agencies, consultants, contracts, budgets, and performance expectations
Experience overseeing Government Relations agencies, public affairs advisors, or stakeholder engagement programs is a strong asset
Experience in defence, government-facing, or a highly regulated industry is considered an asset
Strategic marketing and communications leadership
Brand stewardship and reputation management
Exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
Strong agency governance, contract management, and budget oversight capabilities
Sound judgement and ability to navigate sensitive, complex, or high-profile matters
Strong business acumen and ability to translate strategy into clear communication and marketing priorities
Executive presence and ability to advise and influence senior leaders
Effective people leadership, coaching, delegation, and prioritization
Strong project management and ability to lead multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment
Bilingualism in English and French, with strong English writing skills, is preferred
Domestic and international travel required
Availability to support events, stakeholder engagements, or urgent communications outside regular business hours
Eligibility to obtain required security clearances and Controlled Goods access may be required
Controlled Goods Clearance and Level 2 Secret Clearance required
Benefits
Opportunities for development and growth
Multidisciplinary and multicultural collaboration at a local and global level
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