Environmental Activism, Advocacy, Communications

Hiring: Head of Communications
Organization: Greenpeace Canada
Location: The Head of Communications can work from anywhere in Canada, either from a Greenpeace Canada office, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement.

Greenpeace Canada — Connecting Voices, Building Momentum

Greenpeace Canada is an independently funded, non-profit organization that works towards a greener, more peaceful world, and to confront the systems that threaten people and the planet. We challenge government and industry to halt harmful practices by negotiating solutions, conducting scientific research, introducing clean alternatives, carrying out peaceful acts of civil disobedience and engaging the public. To maintain independence Greenpeace does not accept donations from corporations or governments. Greenpeace relies on individual donors and creative partnerships to fund our environmental justice campaigns.

As an organization, Greenpeace Canada recognizes and supports Indigenous sovereignty and the Land Back movement. We support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and are committed to collaboration and consultation with Indigenous Peoples to ensure our campaigns and positions respect Indigenous rights and liberation.

Greenpeace Canada is committed to a workplace that is enriched by the people, needs and desires of Canada’s diverse communities. We seek candidates with a variety of perspectives and lived experiences to effect change and will prioritize applicants from racialized and other equity-seeking groups.

The Opportunity

Greenpeace Canada is seeking a Head of Communications to lead the development and execution of its communications strategies. This role is responsible for storytelling, messaging, and audience engagement across multiple platforms, including legacy and social media, while driving organic lead generation and managing a key influencers program to amplify Greenpeace Canada’s impact.

Working collaboratively with the Co-Heads of Program, the Head of Marketing and Donor Growth, and cross-functional teams, the Head of Communications will ensure clarity, consistency, and effectiveness in all organizational communications. This role will champion Greenpeace Canada’s values, ensuring that all messaging and engagement strategies reflect the organization’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and safety (JEDIS).

Key Responsibilities

This role will see you leading Greenpeace Canada’s communications strategies, ensuring consistency, quality, and impact across legacy, digital, and audience engagement channels. You will maintain communications standards for Greenpeace Canada and the Greenpeace Canada Education Fund.

You will collaborate in developing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) for media and digital communications, monitoring progress and making data-driven adjustments to media and digital communications as needed. Managing a multidisciplinary team, including the Digital Content Specialist, Translator, and Creative Partnerships Manager, you will foster effective collaboration and integration within the team and across the organization.

A key aspect of this role is to support, train, and mentor communications, digital, and fundraising colleagues, equipping them with best practices in storytelling, audience engagement, and digital strategies. You will champion Greenpeace Canada’s Credible Communications Policy and drive the organization’s narrative to strengthen public engagement and donor support.

In collaboration with the Co-Heads of Program and the Head of Marketing and Donor Growth, you will lead the development and execution of an organic lead generation strategy to meet organizational targets. You will also oversee the communications output calendar, including email and social media scheduling, ensuring strategic alignment and timely execution.

As a spokesperson and representative of Greenpeace Canada, you will engage with the media, the public, and Greenpeace’s national and regional network, while maintaining strong relationships with NGOs, grassroots organizations, and other key individuals. You will also lead risk assessment and crisis communications, developing protocols, key messages, and mitigation strategies to protect Greenpeace’s reputation.

Providing expert advice to senior leadership, you will contribute to communications planning and strategy while ensuring effective budget management for the Communications team.

What You Bring

You are a strategic and experienced communications leader with expertise in campaign and crisis communications, digital engagement, and public relations. You have a strong understanding of media landscapes, storytelling, and audience engagement, ensuring that Greenpeace Canada’s messaging is impactful, consistent, and aligned with organizational values. You are digitally savvy, staying ahead of trends in digital mobilization and communication tools. Your financial acumen allows you to manage budgets effectively, ensuring responsible resource allocation.

A skilled manager and team builder, you can guide and motivate a high-performing team while fostering collaboration across departments. You are highly organized and adaptable, capable of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines, and responding to evolving priorities. Your analytical thinking and strategic planning skills enable you to assess risks, anticipate challenges, and develop sound mitigation strategies.

Your strong interpersonal and networking skills help you build relationships with media, NGOs, and grassroots organizations, while upholding Greenpeace Canada’s commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. You exercise sound judgment in high-risk and crisis situations, ensuring Greenpeace Canada’s communications remain credible, impactful, and aligned with its mission.

Bilingualism in French and English is essential, with fluency in one language and an advanced level in the other.

Why Join Greenpeace Canada?

This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and creative communications leader who is passionate about advancing environmental advocacy through compelling storytelling and audience-driven engagement. At Greenpeace Canada, you will be part of a fearless and passionate team dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges.

This position offers a salary of $85,329 to $92,292 for a four-day workweek, along with generous benefits..

The Head of Communications can work from anywhere in Canada, either from a Greenpeace Canada office, remotely, or in a hybrid arrangement.

To Apply

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For more information about this opportunity, contact Max Mollineaux at maxm@wmc.bc.ca and visit www.greenpeace.org to learn more about Greenpeace Canada. To learn more about WMC, please visit www.wmc.ca.