Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Outil

Level Manager
Location Longueuil ou Châteauguay
Formula Hybrid
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The organization

Founded in 2018 by the Fédération régionale des OSBL d’habitation de la Montérégie et de l’Estrie (FROHME), SOLIDES, and the Comité logement Rive-Sud, Outil is a non-profit organization dedicated to community and social real estate development. Its mission is rooted in solidarity, social inclusion, and equitable access to housing, serving as a bridge between project sponsors, public authorities, and professional stakeholders. Active throughout the Montérégie region and neighboring areas, Outil aspires to become the leading organization in its territory at a time when access to housing has emerged as one of society’s most pressing challenges.

The role

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the incumbent serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and plays a key role in strengthening Outil’s positioning, visibility, and reputation. The individual supervises one direct report and coordinates external partners and consultants for communications initiatives.

The position is part of a six-member management committee comprising leaders from Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, Real Estate Development, SOLIDES Development, and Executive Management. The successful candidate will join a team of 40 employees operating within a culture rooted in autonomy, flexibility, and empathy. Outil values diplomacy, commitment to its mission, and the ability to navigate the political and stakeholder-related realities inherent to the social economy sector.

The right fit
  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, or a related field;
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in strategic communications, public relations, or public affairs;
  • Demonstrated expertise in internal and external communications, media relations, and the functioning of public institutions;
  • Strong skills in writing, strategic planning, and communications project management;
  • Proficiency in the effective use of digital tools and communication platforms;
  • Ability to analyze issues, develop tailored strategies, and ensure the quality and consistency of deliverables;
  • Excellent command of spoken and written French; functional or advanced English is considered an asset;
  • Proven track record in developing, structuring, and enhancing internal and external communication tools within a growing organization;
  • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining long-term relationships with media representatives, elected officials, and institutional partners;
  • Proven ability to monitor and assess media and institutional environments to anticipate risks and identify opportunities;
  • Experience coordinating public outreach initiatives and events, including acting as an organizational spokesperson;
  • Proven success in providing strategic counsel to executive leadership on matters related to public image, reputation management, and crisis communications.
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