VP, Corporate Communications

Get started on an exciting career at Element!

Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

About the Role

We’re looking for a strategic, enterprise-minded leader to join our team as VP, Corporate Communications. In this role, you will serve as the enterprise leader responsible for all aspects of corporate communications, public relations, reputation management, M&A communications, and community investment across Element. As a senior enterprise leader, this role shapes and governs Element’s global communications strategy in support of the organization’s strategy, growth, and team member experience. The VP serves as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Executive Committee, ensuring disciplined, aligned, and high-impact communications across all stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Lead the global corporate communications and PR strategy in alignment with Element’s business objectives, growth trajectory, and team member experience.
• Develop and implement an integrated enterprise communications strategy that aligns internal and external messaging to Element’s Purpose, Values, and strategy.
• Establish governance, standards, and crisis protocols to ensure disciplined, consistent messaging across regions and business units.
• Oversee all public relations activities globally, including proactive media strategy, executive visibility, and thought leadership.
• Lead enterprise communications strategy for acquisitions, integrations, and other strategic transactions.
• Lead best-in-class CEO and executive communications across all platforms.
• Present to the Board on brand health, reputational risk, communications strategy, crisis preparedness, and community investment impact.
• As the executive sponsor of Community Investment, oversee the Community Investment strategy in alignment with Element’s Purpose.
• Lead a team of communications, stakeholder experiences, and creative services professionals.
• Provide guidance and direction to direct reports, mentor and develop to help them grow in their roles and achieve their career goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in corporate communications, communications management, public relations, or a related discipline.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership in corporate communications or public relations.
• Experience supporting senior executives, including CEOs, in high-visibility communications with refined influencing and stakeholder management skills including superior writing, editing, and messaging development skills across multiple formats and channels.
• Experience operating within a publicly traded, complex, or high-growth organization, with demonstrated experience leading M&A communications and supporting IR activity.
• Proven track record in reputation management and crisis leadership.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging data, analytics, and digital tools to measure communications effectiveness and inform strategy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Authentic, purpose-led and values-driven, with high emotional intelligence and a proven ability to translate complex content into crisp, compelling messages.
• Strong executive presence with experience presenting to Boards of Directors and executive committees.
• A flexible, organized, agile style and unwavering focus, with an ability to adjust to changing priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• A resilient self-starter, the ideal candidate effectively manages complexity and is comfortable with ambiguity, demonstrating pragmatism and creativity.
• Experience building and leading inclusive teams with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Expertise in developing integrated communications strategies that align internal and external messaging with business objectives.

Location: Toronto

The hiring base salary range for this position is $220,000 - $250,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range will be dependent upon the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data. Please note that the disclosed salary range is solely for candidates hired to perform work within this geographic location. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location.

What’s in it for You
•  A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
•  Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness (for qualified roles)
•  Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays) (for qualified roles)

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military obligations or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to talentacquisition@elementcorp.com or call (800) 665-9744. Element Fleet Management also uses AI-assisted tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools analyze information you provide (for example, your rēsumē and screening responses) to identify job-related skills, qualifications, and experience. AI outputs do not by themselves determine whether you advance or receive an offer – they assist recruiters and hiring managers. Final hiring decisions are made by people.