Communications Advisor, French Content

Position

Communications Advisor, French Content

Policy and Public Affairs

Level 5

Our salaries generally range from $73,000 - $82,500 and are based on qualifications and experience

Bilingualism (English and French) is required

Permanent Full-Time

Hybrid (Ottawa) / Remote (Canada)

Background

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) is the national voice of municipal governments, representing the interests of cities and communities with the federal government.

With over 2,100 members including Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 20 provincial and territorial municipal associations, FCM represents over 92% of Canada’s population. As the national voice of Canadian municipalities, FCM is an organization that strives to make the communities Canadians live in more prosperous, sustainable, and equitable.

FCM aspires to be an organization that is deeply respectful, collaborative, empowering and transparent in our work. As the national voice for Canada’s local governments, FCM is committed to strengthening Canada by achieving results for Canadian communities and cities, and by sharing knowledge and experience on the world’s stage, so that others may improve the quality of life in their communities. All leaders in the organization are expected to lead in a manner that embraces these values, the corporate culture and the passion for FCM’s mission.

Major Purpose

Reporting to the Manager, Messaging and Digital , t he Communications Advisor , French C ontent provides strategic communications advice, planning and senior writing expertise in French in support of FCM’s Policy and Public Affairs department’s advocacy and policy objectives .  

The Communications Advisor , French Co ntent oversees the planning and implementation of communications plans, products and activities . The Advisor assesses FCM ’s communication vehicles and recommends measures, processes and tools for quality assurance and effective dissemination of communications products .  

The Communications Advisor, French Content is responsible for the development of written communication products in French ( including speeches, key messages , email sends, social media content , articles , etc. ) to meet the specific needs of FCM’s francophone members , francophone board members (including the Réseau Francophone) and FCM’s spokespersons . The Advisor’s work maximize s the impact of the organization in the francophone landscape across Canad a, including in Québec .  

The work at FCM includes FCM becoming an even more member-driven organization that balances the realization of its goals with a people-centered approach. The incumbent embodies to being a healthy, diverse, inclusive and anti-racist organization. The Officer, will maintain the highest level of confidentiality, professionalism and exercise good judgment including the ability to escalate to management when help is required and being able to meet deadlines as set out by their direct manager within a fast-paced corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Within a dynamic team of E nglish and French writers , p rovides senior French writing and editing services for a broad range of communications and promotional products, including key messages, website and social media content, e-communication s , publications, present ations and pr omotional b rochures distributed to members nationwide .  

• D evelop s and lead l eads the implementation of communication strategies and workplan in support of FCM’s communications, advocacy and events goals.  

• Oversees the development and delivery of communications products and activities ( i n French a nd in English) to advance FCM’s corporate objectives .  

• Coordinates and oversees work assignments with external suppliers, such as t ranslators, editors and graphic designers .  

• Contributes to a strategic approach o f our digital communications to ensure quality, accuracy, timeliness, relevance and alignment with overall communications strategies tailored to wards our francophone membership .  

• Proposes topics for the editorial calendar or FCM’s social media channels .  

• Leads project s and works collaboratively with team members for projects that frequently must be delivered on time and on budget .

•   Hires, supervises and coordinates a variety of external service providers (e.g., freelance writers, editors, graphic designers, translators, videographers, printers) ensuring work or services are delivered on-time, on-budget, and meet expectations .  

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  Leads special project working groups within FCM and participate in cross-functional teamwork, as required .

   

   

• Create s French written products designed to carry FCM’s core advocacy messages, liaising with policy and programs colleagues where appropriate , to ensure content is on message, accurate , suitable for various tailored audiences and reflective of FCM’s work.  

• E dits and proofreads various communications products in French (e.g., slide decks, brochures, reports, web and social media content) ensuring consistency in corporate messaging, compliance with document and design standards, and overall quality and consistency of communications products .
• Provides strategic communications advice regarding the francophone audience .  

Knowledge, Experience and Skills

• A combination of professional and lived experience or a post-secondary education in communications, journalism, political writing or other relevant field.  

• Five to six (5-6) years of professional writing experience, including editing and speech writing experience.  

• Excellent French writing skills. Bilingualism (French/English) essential.  

• Demonstrated experience using key messages to construct engaging narratives that further corporate and political objectives .  

• Proficiency in Web and social media communication techniques.  

• Understanding of the political landscape of francophone communities across the country.   

• Strong strategic thinking.  

• Strong project management skills and ability to work effectively under pressure, plan multiple projects simultaneously , meet tight deadlines, prioritize and deal with uncertainty in a fast-paced environment.  

• Understanding of Canadian municipal and federal political structures and issues considered an asset.  

• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office applications used for word processing and presentation creation (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint).  

• Attention to detail and an eye for quality.  

• A utonomy and creativity required .  

Language Requirements

• Bilingualism (English and French) is required

The benefits to joining the FCM team include summer hours (Fridays off between July 1 st and Labour Day); office facilities located in the ByWard Market, FCM’s commitment to employee development and a competitive range of employee benefits and services. FCM encourages flexible work arrangements to support the wellbeing and productivity of employees.

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities is committed to fostering an organizational culture that embraces equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging, where individuals from diverse racial and ethnic identities, nationalities, social economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression and physical and mental abilities can thrive and be fully engaged at their best level.

FCM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

The future of work at FCM includes a hybrid work model; therefore, this role will be a combination of virtual and on-site work. The successful candidate is required live in and be authorized to work in Canada. They are also required to be able to work from home/remotely, from within Canada.

For additional information on this posting, or for further information on FCM, access our website at . Visit the careers section of our website to apply. The deadline for applications is  May 23rd, 2024.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, we will only contact those selected for an interview. All the applications will be kept on file for six months following the hiring.