Bilingual Communications & Campaigns Strategist

Canadian Veterinary Medical Association; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CVMA is seeking a bilingual Communications & Marketing Specialist to develop and coordinate content for members, the veterinary profession, the public and other stakeholders, ensuring clear, engaging messaging and alignment with organizational priorities.

You will work with the Director of Communications and the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging across web, email, social media and events, while supporting media relations and content across digital channels.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism, or related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in communications, marketing, public relations or a related role.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills in English and French.
• Experience developing content for web, email, social media and other channels.
• Experience supporting campaigns and managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong judgment, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to translate complex information for different audiences.
• Collaborative and able to work with colleagues, subject-matter experts and external partners.
• Experience with CMS, email platforms or media monitoring is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Writes, edits and develops content for CVMA’s website, email, social media, publications, reports, presentations and other communications materials.
• Adapts messaging and content for different audiences and channels.
• Ensures communications are clear, accurate and consistent with CVMA’s brand, voice and priorities.
• Reviews and proofreads communications materials from across the organization.
• Supports the development and implementation of communications and marketing plans and campaigns.
• Helps identify target audiences, key messages and approaches to support campaign objectives.
• Develops content and materials for membership, public awareness, events and other organizational initiatives.
• Coordinates campaign content, timelines, approvals and deliverables.
• Works with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to distribute campaign content across digital channels.
• Works with external agencies and vendors as required.
• Monitors media coverage and emerging issues relevant to CVMA and the veterinary profession.
• Prepares media monitoring summaries and identifies issues or trends for the Director.
• Supports media relations by drafting responses, key messages, background materials and other content.
• Helps manage inquiries received through Communications channels.
• Works with staff, subject-matter experts and committees to gather information and develop communications.
• Maintains content schedules and helps coordinate communications priorities across the organization.
• Contributes ideas to improve communications, marketing and audience engagement.
• Provides back-up support for Communications team activities, including content development, digital publishing, email, social media and campaign execution.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Writing & editing

Content creation

Social media management

Project coordination

Education

College diploma or university degree in communications/marketing/PR/journalism or related field

Tools

CMS

Email marketing platforms

Media monitoring tools

Job description

CVMA is seeking a bilingual Communications & Marketing Specialist to develop and coordinate content for members, the veterinary profession, the public and other stakeholders, ensuring clear, engaging messaging and alignment with organizational priorities.

You will work with the Director of Communications and the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure consistent, on-brand messaging across web, email, social media and events, while supporting media relations and content across digital channels.