Job Description
Our client working in the non-profit industry is seeking a Bilingual Communications Specialist to lead French-language communications, marketing, and public relations efforts—primarily supporting audiences in Quebec. This role helps ensure our brand, messaging, and materials resonate effectively with francophone audiences and align with our national strategy.
The successful candidate will be fluent in both English and French and come with a minimum 3-5 years' experience in a senior level bilingual communications role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage French-language communications, marketing content, and media relations.
- Write, edit, proofread, and advise on French content across emails, websites, social media, press releases, and event materials.
- Support PR strategies and contribute content for social platforms (Twitter, LinkedIn).
- Manage translation workflows and relationships with translation vendors.
- Act as a strategic advisor for French communications across the organization.
- Lead or support projects to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of bilingual communication campaigns.
- Help develop and execute plans for key events like National Payroll Week and annual conferences.
- May act as a French-language spokesperson or media contact.
Qualifications:
- Degree or diploma in Communications, Public Relations, or Journalism.
- Fluent in both English and French.
- 3–5 years of experience in a French or senior level bilingual communications role.
- Strong writing and editing skills in French.
- Proven ability to create impactful content for francophone audiences.
- Strong project management and collaboration skills.
- Experience with digital tools, CMS, email marketing systems, and social media platforms an asset.
- Some design and multimedia skills (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) a plus.
Work Environment & Hours:
- Full-time, 37.5 hours/week, hybrid work model.
- Occasional travel to conferences or professional development events.