Bilingual Communications Specialist

CST Savings; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary with performance bonuses

Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching

Company-paid benefits starting on your first day

Group pension plan with company matching

Generous vacation package

Education reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading education savings organization in Toronto is seeking a Bilingual Communications Specialist to enhance visibility through strategic communication. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience, is fluent in English and French, and excels in media relations and content creation. This role offers a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including a generous vacation package.

Qualifications

• 5 – 7 years of communications experience in corporate or agency.
• Experience working with not-for-profit organizations is preferred.
• Experience in copywriting and editing (English & French).
• Fundamental understanding of the Canadian media landscape including Quebec media.

Responsibilities

• Support bilingual communication strategies, drafting and editing materials.
• Assess media environment and identify trends for coverage opportunities.
• Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences.
• Liaise with Quebec media and handle requests for interviews.
• Support internal communications initiatives.

Skills

Storytelling

Media relations

Content creation

Relationship building

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing

Job description

Position: Bilingual Communications Specialist

Company: CST Savings Inc.

Reports to: Manager, Communications

Location: Flexible Work Location Arrangements Available

Application Deadline: October 28th, 2025

Role Summary:

The Bilingual Communications Specialist is responsible for supporting and executing strategic internal and external communication initiatives in both English and French to enhance the organization’s visibility, credibility, and engagement with key audiences.

The ideal candidate is a skilled storyteller and strategist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. They will support content creation, media relations (experience and relationships with Quebec market), and campaign management while ensuring all communications reflect the organization’s brand, values, and tone in both official languages.

What you will be doing:

• Support bilingual communication strategies, drafting and editing materials (press releases, speeches, newsletters, reports).
• Assess day-to-day media environment and identify issues, trends and current events to seize opportunities for increased coverage/exposure.
• Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences.
• Liaise with Quebec media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.
• Support internal communications initiatives.
• Assist with other duties as required.

What you bring:

• 5 – 7 years of communications experience in corporate or agency.
• Experience working with not-for-profit organizations is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or marketing.
• Experience in copywriting and editing (English & French).
• Fundamental understanding of the Canadian media landscape including Quebec media (traditional, social).
• Can work independently and still manage to keep everyone in the loop.
• Great people and relationship building skills; team player; confident dealing with all levels (junior to executive).
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Proactive, takes initiative, and has great ability to multitask.
• Personable, energetic, positive with "can-do" attitude!

What’s In It for You:

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses.
• Join a growing, innovative company recognized as an industry leader.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing coaching.
• Leadership committed to a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Company-paid benefits starting on your first day.
• Group pension plan with company matching contributions.
• Generous vacation package plus additional paid days off.
• Education reimbursement for continuous learning.
• Team celebration events and wellness programs.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program, recognition programs, and more!

About CST:

We’re the creators of Education Savings Plans in Canada. Our founders pioneered a movement to create and deliver solutions to make higher education accessible for all. Over 65 years later, our dedication to our mission is stronger than ever:

• Almost 700,000 families have saved with CST
• Almost 900,000+ students helped
• $4.8 billion+ in total assets
• $4 billion+ paid to Canadian families

Through our expert guidance and powerful investment options, we help Canadian’s invest in our children’s future with Registered Education Savings Plans (RESPs). With big dreams, anything is possible!

CST Spark is the latest chapter from the ongoing story of innovative education savings. Today, we continue to inspire and revolutionize education savings with CST Spark– the simple, modern RESP that combine stop investment expertise with the latest technology.

For additional information, please visit www.cst.org & www.cstspark.ca.

Come grow with us!

CST is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CST sincerely thanks all applicants for their expressed interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. To request accommodation, please contact HR at [e-mail]. Thank you for interest in a career at CST.