French Language Liaison (6 Month Term)

Carefor Health & Community Services; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

HOOPP pension plan

Paid Orientation

Paid professional development and培训

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Carefor Health & Community Services seeks a French Language Liaison to support its French Language Initiative. You will coordinate translation requests, develop resources, and assist with training materials to ensure accessible information for clients, staff, and the community.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with diverse teams across departments, delivering high‑quality language support.

Qualifications

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.
• Post-secondary education in translation, communications, office administration, business administration, human services, health administration, or related discipline; or equivalent.
• Minimum two years’ experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams; Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate translation requests and manage deliverables for internal and client‑facing materials.
• Develop and review French‑language communications, training resources, presentations, and educational materials.
• Support training administration: registrations, participant communications, attendance tracking, and follow‑ups.
• Create project tracking tools, reports, and updates using Microsoft Excel.
• Prepare presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint and organize documents in Teams.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support the French Language Initiative.
• Ensure resources reflect Carefor’s commitment to quality, accessibility, and client‑centered care.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Creative Suite

Education

Post-secondary education in translation/communications/office administration/health administration or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Who We Are

Carefor is Eastern Ontario’s largest home care and community support services not-for-profit, with over 1,200 employees operating in Eastern Counties, Ottawa, and Pembroke-Renfrew County. The founding chapter of the Victorian Order of Nurses, Carefor has been helping seniors and people living with disabilities in Eastern Ontario live with choice and dignity since 1897.

For our staff, we are proud to help them be the best they can be both now and into the future. Through comprehensive onboarding and continual training, you are continuously improving your professional practice with Carefor; and with the HOOPP pension plan, great benefits and a flexible schedule, we’re looking out for you and your family. At Carefor, we know our work matters, and we’re proud of the impact we have in people’s lives.

Overview

The French Language Liaison will play a key role in supporting the implementation of Carefor's French Language Initiative. Working closely with internal stakeholders, this individual will coordinate translation activities, support training and education efforts, develop French-language resources, and help ensure French-speaking clients, staff, and community members have access to clear, high-quality information and services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, customer-service-oriented professional who is passionate about language accessibility and improving the client experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage translation requests and deliverables for internal and client-facing materials.
• Assist in the development and review of French-language communications, training resources, presentations, and educational materials.
• Support training administration, including registrations, participant communications, course attendance tracking, and follow-up activities.
• Develop and maintain project tracking tools, reports, and updates using Microsoft Excel.
• Create presentations and communication materials using Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Organize project documents, meeting materials, and collaboration activities within Microsoft Teams.
• Liaise with internal departments and stakeholders to support the successful implementation of the French Language Initiative.
• Help ensure French-language resources reflect Carefor's commitment to quality, accessibility, and client-centered care.
• Provide administrative and project support as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English.

• Post-secondary education in a related field, such as translation, communications, office administration, business administration, human services, health administration, or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience
• Strong proficiency in:
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Adobe creative suites (preferred)
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.

Preferred

• Experience coordinating translation services or bilingual communications.
• Experience supporting training, education, or organizational initiatives.
• Experience in healthcare, community support services, home care, or a client-service-focused environment.
• Project coordination or administrative support experience.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages
• Defined Pension Plan with the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Paid Orientation
• Paid professional development and training
• Employee Assistance Program

EDI Statement

Carefor values equity, diversity and inclusion in all its forms and recruits qualified individuals at all occupational levels that reflect the diversity of our clients and our community. We are committed to providing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and a work environment that supports our diverse workforce. If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please let your recruiter know when contacted. All requests for accommodation will be considered in a fair and objective manner that will ensure applicants are treated with respect and dignity