Director, Brand and Communications (Public Safety Technology)

TL;DR

Director, Brand and Communications (Public Safety Technology): Shape and execute global brand and external communications strategy with an accent on media relations, thought leadership, and brand storytelling. Focus on developing integrated content strategies, managing PR agencies, and aligning cross-functional teams to drive market awareness and credibility.

Canada (Remote). Must be legally authorized to work in Canada and successfully obtain and maintain a Reliability security clearance from the Government of Canada. Specific customer contracts may impose additional security verification requirements.

Company

hirify.global is a global public safety solutions company building intuitive tools for agencies, forensic labs, court systems, and schools since 1977.

What you will do

• Lead development and execution of communications strategy across media relations, corporate reputation, and brand storytelling.
• Drive media engagement, manage global PR agency partnerships, and oversee corporate announcements and product launches.
• Develop strategic communications for executives, including speeches, op-eds, and presentations.
• Lead content strategy for thought leadership, blogs, reports, and SEO-optimized materials.
• Define brand positioning, messaging, voice, and guidelines; oversee creative assets and visual development.
• Collaborate with Product, Sales, and People teams; lead crisis and reputation management planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field.
• 10-15+ years in corporate communications/PR, ideally in public safety/technology; 5+ years leadership.
• Proven track record developing/executing global communications programs.
• Strong media relations with established relationships; experience managing PR agencies.
• Exceptional storytelling, writing, and executive communication skills.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution; experience leading internal communications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required Canadian government security clearance.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits offering, potentially including incentive plans or performance bonuses.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and barrier-free workplace with accommodations available.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative public safety solutions enhancing community safety.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Executive, Product, Sales, and People teams.
• Focus on customer success, innovation, expertise, and integrity.