Bilingual Communications Lead – Public Affairs & Policy

Tourism Industry Association of Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

A national tourism advocacy organization is seeking a Communications Manager in Ottawa. This role is crucial for managing external communications and aligning with organizational goals. Responsibilities include developing communication plans, creating content, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in communications, proficiency in digital tools, and is bilingual (English/French). A competitive salary between $75,000 – $85,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in communications or marketing, preferably within an association or non-profit.
• Experience in translating complex policy issues for non-expert audiences.
• Ability to manage projects and lead team members in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver annual communications plan and content calendar.
• Lead content creation for newsletters and press releases.
• Support member engagement through communication tools and resources.
• Work with teams to translate policy into accessible communications.
• Safeguard the association's brand identity in all communications.

Skills

Digital marketing tools proficiency

Project management

Bilingualism (English/French)

Content management systems

Understanding of tourism sector

Education

Post-secondary degree in communications, marketing, or public relations

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp

Canva

Job description

A national tourism advocacy organization is seeking a Communications Manager in Ottawa. This role is crucial for managing external communications and aligning with organizational goals. Responsibilities include developing communication plans, creating content, and leading a team. The ideal candidate has over 5 years in communications, proficiency in digital tools, and is bilingual (English/French). A competitive salary between $75,000 – $85,000 annually with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.