Communications Advisor, French Content - Ottawa, Canada - Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Federation of Canadian Municipalities

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position

Communications Advisor, French Content

Department

Policy and Public Affairs

Classification

Level 5

Salary

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

Languages

Bilingualism (English and French) is required

Term

Permanent Full-Time

Location

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, the Communications Advisor, French Content 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 Content 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 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 FCM's commitment 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 English and French writers, provides senior French writing and editing services for a broad range of communications and promotional products, including key messages, website and social media content, ecommunications, publications, presentations and promotional brochures distributed to members nationwide.
Develops and leadleads 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 (in French and in English) to advance FCM's corporate objectives.
Coordinates and oversees work assignments with external suppliers, such as translators, editors and graphic designers.
Contributes to a strategic approach of our digital communications to ensure quality, accuracy, timeliness, relevance and alignment with overall communications strategies tailored towards our francophone membership.
Proposes topics for the editorial calendar or FCM's social media channels.
Leads projects 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 ontime, onbudget, and meet expectations.

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

Creates 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.
Edits 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