Transportation Investment CorporationVerified Job Source

Director Corporate Communications

Vancouver, BC
Hybrid
Posted Oct 1, 2026
1 position

$123,000–$169,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Lead · 10+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Apply by: Oct 29, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week
Seniority: Director
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead enterprise communications strategy, issues and reputational risk management, government relations, and communications governance. Oversee executive communications and coordinated community engagement, while managing and developing staff, budgets, contracts, and external service providers.

Job details

Salary Range: The salary range for this position is $123,000 to $169,000. The final offer will be determined based on the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and internal equity considerations. Please note that the offer may fall anywhere within the posted range and is not necessarily at the top end. About Us: Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) is a public crown corporation dedicated to delivering major infrastructure projects in British Columbia on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. With over $19.5 in major infrastructure developments, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of construction oversight. Why Join Us: At TI Corp, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team driving transformative infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and inclusive work culture where your ideas are valued. Enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. Here, your contributions will not only shape your career but also the future of our infrastructure landscape. Join us and be a part of something impactful! Overview: This role provides enterprise leadership for strategic communications, issues management, government and stakeholder relations. The position serves as the organization's central authority for reputational risk management and communications governance, while partnering with project teams to ensure community engagement activities are coordinated, consistent, and aligned with organizational objectives. The role also leads executive communications and supports senior leaders and employees representing the organization in high-profile stakeholder and public engagements. What We Offer: Vacation starts at five weeks and with an additional one day per year of service to a maximum of six weeks. TI Corp is dedicated to professionally growing staff and building internal capacity, through mentorship, active succession planning, learning and development financial assistance, and membership dues. Extended health and dental benefits plus a $1000 Health Spending Account annually. We are part of the BC Public Sector Pension Plan – if you join us from other Public Service or Public Sector organizations who are part of this pension plan, your pension will continue seamlessly. Hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work from home one day a week following an orientation period. Top-up allowance for maternity and parental leave. Free travel insurance for full-time employees. Transit subsidy program. Key Accountabilities: Strategic Communications & Issues Management Leads the development and execution of corporate communications strategies that protect and enhance organizational reputation and public trust. Provides strategic counsel to senior leadership on emerging issues, reputational risks, media relations, and sensitive public matters. Directs enterprise-wide issues management processes, including risk assessment, communications planning, response strategies, and stakeholder communications. Oversees preparation of communications materials related to high-profile, complex, and politically sensitive issues. Monitors the external environment to identify emerging trends, public sentiment, government priorities, and reputational risks that may impact the organization. Acts as the central point of coordination during communications incidents, crises, or significant operational events. Government Relations & External Stakeholder Management Develops and maintains productive relationships with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit (MOTT), Government Communications and Public Engagement (GCPE), other government agencies, local governments, and relevant sector stakeholders. Provides strategic advice to executive leadership regarding government priorities, policy developments, and stakeholder engagement opportunities. Leads government relations strategies to support organizational objectives and strengthen alignment with provincial priorities. Coordinates briefing materials, correspondence, and stakeholder engagement plans for senior executives and Board members when required. Communications Governance & Community Engagement Establishes enterprise communications standards, frameworks, and best practices to ensure consistent messaging across the organization. Provides strategic guidance and oversight to project communication teams delivering community and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Ensures community engagement approaches are aligned with organizational priorities, brand standards, and stakeholder expectations. Promotes integration and coordination among project communications teams to deliver consistent, transparent, and effective public communications. Develops tools, templates, and communication protocols to support engagement activities across multiple business areas. Evaluates the effectiveness of communications and engagement initiatives and recommends continuous improvements. Executive Communications & Presentation Support Oversees the development of executive presentations, speaking notes, key messages, briefing materials, and stakeholder meeting packages. Provides strategic communications support to employees and leaders representing the organization at industry events, conferences, public meetings, and stakeholder engagements. Ensures presentations and speaking materials reflect organizational priorities, corporate messaging, and audience requirements. Coaches senior leaders and subject matter experts on presentation delivery, messaging, and stakeholder engagement approaches. Coordinates preparation of materials for executive meetings with government officials, community leaders, industry associations, and other key stakeholders. Leadership & Team Management Leads, coaches, and mentors staff and manages recruitment, assignment of work, development and evaluation of performance expectations, career guidance, approvals of leave, and performance management. Manages departmental priorities, budgets, contracts, and external service providers. Provides leadership in advancing communications practices, stakeholder engagement, and reputation management capabilities across the enterprise. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or Public Relations and considerable experience in communications, marketing, issues management and media relations or, an equivalent combination of education and industry experience. Considerable knowledge of the principles, objectives, methods and techniques of communications and public relations work relevant to provincial Crown corporation and/or government organization. Ability to function with a high degree of tact and diplomacy. Able to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills and, attention to detail. Successful completion of security screening will be required as a condition of employment with TI Corp. Additional Requirement: You must be legally authorized to work in Canada. An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of an acceptable current criminal record check. Note: Collection Notice: Your personal information is collected from LinkedIn by Transportation Investment Corporation (TI Corp) pursuant to 26(c), 26(e), and 27(1)(a)(i) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of TI Corp recruitment. This includes information you provide through LinkedIn, as well as information about you that is generated by LinkedIn, such as your connections to other TI Corp employees on LinkedIn, how well the skills you have identified on LinkedIn match our job requirements, and what other TI Corp jobs you have applied for on LinkedIn By proceeding, you are authorizing TI Corp to indirectly collect this information. If you have any questions about the collection of your personal information, please contact the Privacy Officer at privacy@ticorp.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or Public Relations and considerable relevant experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience. Candidates should have knowledge of communications and public relations in a Crown corporation or government setting, strong interpersonal and communication skills, tact and diplomacy, and the ability to build collaborative stakeholder relationships; security screening and legal authorization to work in Canada are also required.