Bilingual Copywriter (12-Month Contract)

OCS Ontario Cannabis Store; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization in the cannabis industry is seeking a Bilingual Copywriter for a 12-month contract. This role involves adapting English content to Canadian French while maintaining brand integrity across all channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in copywriting and editing, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and making a significant impact in a rapidly evolving market. If you're passionate about communication and creativity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience as a copywriter in French or English.
• Experience coordinating with multiple teams for brand adherence.
• Fluency in both Canadian French and English.

Responsibilities

• Adapt English content to French while ensuring brand consistency.
• Translate, edit, and proofread English and French content.
• Manage multiple projects and collaborate with stakeholders.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Copywriting

Editing

Proofreading

SEO best practices

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary in English or French, Journalism or communications

Certification in French translation

Certificate in French language proficiency

Certification in Copywriting for Advertising

Job description

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The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores.

Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Bilingual Copywriter to join our team! The Bilingual Copywriter will be responsible for ensuring all English customer-facing content is adapted properly to the Canadian French language, is on-brand and works across all channels, in digital and print. The translated work must adhere to the corporate brand and communication style guidelines. The Bilingual Copywriter will also provide writing, editing, copyediting and proofreading assistance as part of the wider communications function at the Ontario Cannabis Store.

About Your Day

• Adapt English content to French language while ensuring it remains on-brand and skillfully written, helping the OCS’s brand story across all consumer-facing channels
• Translate, edit and proofread various English and French consumer and customer facing content while adhering to brand and voice
• Apply search engine optimization best practices as needed
• Contribute to and implement evolving brand style guidelines
• Support in bringing the marketing content plan to fruition and adapting all content to the French language
• Develop, write, copy edit, and fact check various English content as needed
• Liaise with Legal and Regulatory Compliance to ensure all customer-facing content adheres to the Cannabis Act and OCRC guidelines
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks and collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-quality content on time
• Manage French translations for all content and provide support for French channels
• Establish processes to continually optimize messaging and copy translations and approvals.
• Collaborate closely with other copywriter(s), content manager and graphic designer(s) to transform brand ethos into compelling and consumer-friendly communication
• Conceptualize and pitch creative content ideas for all OCS channels
• Ensure content is accurate, appropriate, timely, properly referenced and consistent and adheres to OCS brand and voice

About You

• Post-secondary in English or French, Journalism or communications in a related field
• 2-3 years’ experience in an agency or in-house marketing or related team as a copywriter in French or English
• Experience coordinating with multiple teams to create copy adhering to company values, brand and voice
• A keen eye for detail and experience in copy editing
• Marketing communications or related experience
• Fluency in both Canadian French and English (written and spoken) and expertise in adapting English content to Canadian French
• Certification in French translation or Certificate in French language proficiency
• Certification in ‘Copywriting for Advertising’ is preferred
• Ability to work confidently in a collaborative environment
• Ability to be flexible, highly organized and manage time effectively
• Excellent editing and proofreading skills
• Ability to plan, prioritize and project manage a demanding workload in a pressurized environment and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal communication, presentation and networking
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience with accessibility compliance as per the AODA is preferred
• Experience with eCommerce or online retail copywriting is an asset
• Thorough understanding of the cannabis industry is preferred

About the Job

• This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. The current in office requirement is a minimum of 3 days/week (may be more depending on business needs). The OCS office is located near York Mills and Yonge Street. However, OCS reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time.
• City: Toronto, ON
• Employment Type: 12-Month Contact, Full-Time (Bargaining Unit Role; Represented by OPSEU)
• Required Travel: Rare, usually within the GTA
• Application Deadline: May 7, 2025

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $73,113-$85,000. This is a pay grade 7 BU role, with a salary range of $ 73,113 - $89, 361. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.

We are committed to providing an accessible, equitable and inclusive candidate and employee experience. We provide reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in employment. If you require an accommodation please let us know, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development

• Industries

  Retail

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