Our client is a national retailer that has just undergone a period of transition creating an opportunity to refine and strengthen how the organization engages its employees, customers, and external stakeholders. Operating at significant scale in a dynamic and often scrutinized sector, the business requires clear, consistent, and well-aligned communications to support its priorities and effectively manage risk.

President, Communications and Corporate Affairs (the “VP”) will play a key role in shaping this approach, serving as a trusted partner to senior leadership. This individual will help define messaging, align stakeholders, and ensure communications effectively support business objectives across a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

This role calls for a leader who can bring both perspective and execution. Someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced setting, can navigate ambiguity, and is able to build strong relationships across the organization.

The VP is an experienced communications leader, ideally coming from a significant, publicly traded and complex organization, who brings strong judgment, credibility, and a practical approach to navigating a fast-paced environment. They are an exceptional writer and communicator, with the ability to distill nuanced issues into clear, compelling messaging aligned to leadership priorities.

This individual is highly collaborative and relationship-oriented, able to build trust quickly across senior stakeholders and functions. They are comfortable operating in ambiguity, bringing perspective and calm in high-pressure situations, and balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution. A strong understanding of how communications can support business objectives will be critical, as will the ability to lead and evolve a capable team.

Bilingualism (English/French) is considered a strong asset.

Odgers does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants for a position.

Reason for Posting: Existing Vacancy

To Apply

Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online.

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and our client throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.

Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self Declaration Form.