Bilingual Copywriter (French)

DEPT®; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid/remote policy

Competitive salary

Mental health support

15 days paid holiday annually

Refreshments in office

Enhanced family friendly policies

Learning and development opportunities

Buddy programme

DEPT cares and social events

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

DEPT® seeks a bilingual Copywriter with strong FR-CA and English skills to craft conversion-focused copy for CRM and onsite channels. You will transcreate English campaigns into culturally resonant French Canadian content, while maintaining core messages and regional relevance.

Working with Sr. Copywriters, you will adapt tones of voice, collaborate with designers, and explore how tech and digital advances can elevate storytelling for Canadian audiences.

Qualifications

• Fluent or professional fluency in written and spoken French Canadian and English.
• 2+ years copywriting experience, ideally in a Canadian agency or brand environment.
• Experience in translation, transcreation, or localization for the Quebec market.
• Ability to produce error-free marketing content in both languages.

Responsibilities

• Create clear, effective copy for CRM and onsite channels in English and FR-CA.
• Transcreate and adapt concepts into culturally resonant FR-CA copy.
• Iterate quickly with Sr. Copywriters as project scopes shift.
• Master multiple tones of voice and brand guidelines across languages.
• Identify opportunities through trends and Quebec/Canadian Francophone markets.

Skills

FR-CA language expertise

English language proficiency

Copywriting experience

Translation/Transcreation

Localization for Quebec

Brand and marketing copy

Multi-channel digital copy

Fast-paced campaign work

Job description

This is a 6 month fixed term employee contract initially, with a likelihood of extension.

Toronto, hybrid

DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, our 4,000+ specialists deliver growth invention services across Brand & Media, Experience, Commerce, CRM, and Technology & Data. We’re 50|50 tech and marketing, partner-led, and first to move. Clients include Google, Lufthansa, Meta, eBay, and OpenAI. We have been certified B Corp and Climate Neutral since 2021.

Job Purpose

This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients. This role requires a genuine passion for the craft of copywriting, a high degree of creative agility, a deep understanding of French Canadian cultural nuances and Quebec market dynamics, and a forward-thinking mindset eager to explore how technical and digital advancements can elevate our storytelling.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Create clear, effective, and original copy and content for a variety of client CRM and onsite marketing channels in both English and Canadian French.
• Transcreate and adapt English campaign concepts into culturally resonant French Canadian (FR-CA) copy, ensuring the core message, tone, and regional relevance remain intact.
• Iterate on copy changes quickly and effectively with guidance from Sr. Copywriters, adapting fluidly as project scopes shift.
• Master and switch between differing client tones of voice and brand guidelines with ease across both languages.
• Identify and communicate creative opportunities through competitor research, trends, and emerging technological advances in digital copy within Quebec and the Canadian Francophone markets.
• Collaborate with Designers and Creative Directors to push creative boundaries across different styles and formats.
• Contribute to team creative brainstorms and proactively champion forward-thinking copy solutions.
• Proactively support other Copywriters regionally and globally.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Fluent or professional fluency in written and spoken French Canadian (FR-CA) and English, with an exceptional grasp of localized grammar, regional idioms, and cultural nuances.
• 2+ years copywriting experience; a background in a Canadian agency or brand environment is preferred.
• Proven experience in translation, transcreation, or localization copywriting specifically for the Quebec market.
• Experience in e-commerce/transportation technology is a plus.
• Exposure to multi-channel digital copy and brand development; a background in social media content and copywriting is preferred.
• Ability to produce error-free marketing content that sells in both English and Canadian French.
• Confidence in taking ownership of individual work with support from a Sr. Copywriter.
• Ability to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets.
• An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and enthusiastically.
• A collaborative approach to getting things done.
• A supportive, proactive attitude towards projects.

WE OFFER

• A flexible, hybrid/remote working policy
• An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
• Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
• 15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).
• Refreshments are provided in the office all week.
• Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
• Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
• Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
• Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
• Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a 'Buddy' to help you through your first weeks' at DEPT®.
• A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named "Agency of the Year" at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
• Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global - at DEPT® you'll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
• The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
• Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $50,000 - $65,000 CAD. Salary is based on relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.

AI Disclosure

At DEPT®, we use AI-assisted technology (Metaview) to capture notes and summarize interview conversations, so our interviewers can stay fully focused. Using the AI is optional, just let us know if you'd prefer it not be used.

This posting reflects an existing vacancy at DEPT®.

WHY DEPT®?

We are a Growth Invention company built to help the world's most ambitious brands grow faster. Operating at the intersection of technology and marketing, we create what is next by pioneering ideas, acting fast, and moving further because standing still just is not in our DNA. We are drawn to people who stay curious, move with intent, and never stop inventing. Our culture runs on three values: better together, relentlessly curious, and get sh*t done. It is how we work, how we grow, and how we make things that matter. At DEPT®, you will find the freedom to explore, the space to collaborate, and the trust to make a real impact for our clients, for each other, and for the world we are helping to build.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

At DEPT®, we take pride in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Not sure you meet all qualifications? Apply, and let us decide! Research shows that women and members of underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs when they think they may not meet every requirement, when in fact they do. We believe in giving everyone a fair chance to shine.

We also encourage you to reach out to us and discuss any reasonable adjustments we can make to support you throughout the recruitment process and your time with us.

Want to know more about our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion? Check out our efforts here.