Communications Officer – Quebec, French Services

Jobtailor; Quebec; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBC/Radio-Canada in Quebec is seeking an experienced Events & Partnerships Manager to develop, plan and deliver original brand activations and experiential events across the Quebec region.

You will negotiate partnerships, coordinate communications, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure campaigns meet marketing goals while managing budgets and calendars.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field.
• 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably events/marketing.
• Advanced French reading, speaking and writing skills.
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada, its mandate and programming is a plus.
• Demonstrated negotiation, planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and deliver brand activations and experiential events across the Quebec region.
• Negotiate, draft, monitor and implement partnership agreements.
• Coordinate internal and external communications strategies for maximum initiative visibility.
• Draft strategic marketing briefs and collaborate with communications teams.
• Design and roll out initiatives aligned with marketing goals and manage budgets.

Skills

Event planning

Budget management

Negotiation

Project management

Leadership

French proficiency

Writing & editing

Communication strategies

Creative branding

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Calendar

Jira

Canva

Job description

• Develop, plan and deliver original brand activations and experiential events across the Quebec region
• Negotiate, draft, monitor and implement partnership agreements
• Implement and coordinate internal and external communications strategies for maximum initiative visibility
• Draft strategic marketing briefs and collaborate with communications teams including integrated strategy and creative studio
• Design and roll out small-scale initiatives and major events aligned with marketing goals
• Plan event calendars and production schedules, coordinate event steps, scout locations and manage budgets
• Oversee partnership contests, including web and social copy, contest rules, legal approvals, prizes, promotional visibility and winner/supplier follow-up
• Assist the media relations team with drafting and distributing news releases
• Coordinate with programming and technical teams on remote broadcasts linked to community activities and partnerships
• Coordinate, train, guide and support brand ambassadors
• Evaluate activities and campaigns, conduct post-mortems and optimize results
• Manage and respond to partnership email inquiries
• Support event and cultural engagement operations as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, advertising, marketing or a related field
• Three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
• Advanced French reading, speaking and writing skills
• Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada, its mandate and its programming
• Demonstrated negotiation, planning and organizational skills
• Passion for event management and flexibility to adapt to event schedules and demands
• Leadership, self‑direction, sound judgment and initiative
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and work under pressure
• Creativity in designing promotional events and brand activations
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Jira and Canva
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Good knowledge of the creative community in the Quebec region
• Experience with and strong grasp of marketing principles and brand‑building strategies
• Flexibility to work irregular hours or extended shifts as required by event schedules
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
• Successful completion of a practical test and interview
• May be subject to skills and knowledge testing
• Candidates advancing in the recruitment process must complete a mandatory criminal record check and other applicable background checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in event management, strategic marketing, and partnership negotiation, with a strong ability to coordinate communications and manage multiple projects effectively. Proficient in both French and English, with a solid understanding of the creative community in Quebec and marketing principles.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Event Management
• Partnership Negotiation
• Strategic Marketing
• Project Management Tools
• Advanced French Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Event Planning
• Budget Management
• Marketing Principles
• Brand Activation
• Negotiation Skills
• Writing and Editing
• Organizational Skills
• Creativity
• Project Coordination
• Community Engagement

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Self‑Direction
• Sound Judgment
• Flexibility
• Ability to Work Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

• CBC/Radio‑Canada
• Experiential Events
• Brand Building
• Creative Community
• Partnership Agreements

Tools & Technologies

• Google Sheets
• Google Calendar
• Jira
• Canva