Intermediate Bilingual Communications Coordinator

Duration: 4 months, approx 40 hours/week

Location: Hybrid, 2-3 days in office (midtown Toronto)

Rate: $25-32/hr.

Position Overview

Our professional services client is looking for a Bilingual Communications Coordinator to join their team over the next 4 months, starting early January. This role is hybrid (2-3 days in office) and approx. 40 hrs/week. Our client is looking for this candidate to enhance their communication strategies and ensure effective messaging across Canadian French-speaking audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement communication strategies tailored for French Canadian audiences.
• Translate key communications materials from English to French and vice versa, ensuring cultural relevance and accuracy.
• Collaborate with PR teams and other department to create compelling press releases and media kits in French.
• Proofread and edit communications materials to uphold high standards of quality and consistency in messaging.
• Provide consultation on best practices for communicating with French Canadian stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience working in a communications / PR role.
• Fluency in French Canadian and English, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in communications, preferably in a public relations context.
• Strong knowledge of the French Canadian culture and communication styles.
• Experience in writing, proofreading, translating, and editing communications materials is preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously to tight deadlines, with an ability to work in a highly collaborative team environment.