Specialist, Communications (Bilingual)

WWF-Canada; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF-Canada is seeking a bilingual Strategic Communications Specialist to develop clear, engaging materials in English and French, supporting WWF-Canada’s goals. The role involves writing, editing and translating across channels and collaborating across Conservation, Marketing and Development teams.

Hybrid – work from home with office options in Montreal or Ottawa. Starting salary range CAD 62,400 to CAD 67,000 annually, commensurate with skills and experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive communications or writing experience.
• Post-secondary education in communications/marketing/public relations, or related field, or 2+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and spoken French and English.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit and translate communications materials in English and French across channels.
• Highlight conservation impact through compelling stories and campaigns.
• Support media relations and prepare spokespeople for interviews in both languages.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Excellent written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Post-secondary education in communications/marketing/public relations or related

Tools

Sprout Social

Meta Business Suite

Logiterm

Canva

Job description

Strategic CommunicationsHybrid – Work from Home and any WWF-Canada Office Preference for Montreal or Ottawa
Starting Salary Range: $62,400 - $67,000 annually (commensurate upon related skills and experience)

Posted 1 week ago

Overview

The bilingual Specialist, Communications develops and delivers clear, engaging and high-quality materials in both French and English to support WWF-Canada’s goals, as well as to enhance understanding of and inspire engagement in our work. This role involves writing, editing and translating a variety of materials, ensuring accuracy, consistency of tone, style, and messaging across all channels. The Specialist collaborates with colleagues across departments (Conservation, Marketing, and Development) to identify, craft and share compelling stories, supports media relations and content production, and helps promote and maintain the organization’s reputation and voice in both official languages. With a strong knowledge of the French-Canadian market, the Specialist will be responsible for adapting and executing on strategy meant to engage Francophones in WWF-Canada’s work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit and translate communications materials (media releases, web and social content, newsletters, reports, internal updates) in both English and French, ensuring linguistic and cultural relevance and accuracy.
• Showcase conservation impact by identifying, shaping and sharing stories that highlight WWF-Canada’s work on protection, stewardship, ecosystem restoration, species recovery, nature-based climate solutions and Indigenous-led conservation.
• Ensure WWF-Canada speaks with one voice, prioritizing tone, accuracy and alignment with conservation priorities across all communications.
• Support media relations in both languages, drafting news releases, pitches and key messages, monitoring French media and preparing spokespeople for interviews to strengthen WWF-Canada’s visibility and reputation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Conservation, Marketing, Community Giving and Development teams to plan and deliver integrated campaigns that drive awareness, engagement and support for Regenerate Canada – our 10-year strategic plan.
• Provide French language and market expertise by identifying content opportunities and communication tactics best adapted to the French audience; developing key messages; participating in the ideation and adaptation of campaign concepts; strategically identifying and cultivating relationships with key French communications influencers (content creators, influencers, bloggers, etc.).
• In collaboration with the Senior Specialist, Social Media, contribute to WWF-Canada’s social media channels with timely, audience-focused content in both languages, optimized for reach and engagement.
• Monitor and report results, including engagement, reach and content performance to inform future storytelling and strategic communications efforts.
• Assist the Communications team as required, with other related duties contributing to the mandate and successful operation of the department and organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive experience in a communications or writing role with demonstrated skill and ability to successfully translate complex technical information into accessible communications.
• Related post-secondary education, preferably in communications, marketing, fundraising, public relations, journalism, politics or science communications, OR an additional 2+ years of related experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms and their respective audiences.
• Proficiency in social media management tools (such as Sprout and Meta Business Suite).
• Knowledge of translation software (Logiterm) is an asset.
• Graphic design and video editing skills (Canva) are an asset.
• Proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work with senior management and offices in different locations.
• Knowledge of basic principles of sound project management.
• Experience working in a conservation environment is an asset.
• Identify & align with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration

Other Information

Occasional local or national travel may be required to attend meetings and/or events.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may close this posting before the advertised date if we identify a suitable candidate pool. We encourage you to apply early and thank you for your interest in working for WWF-Canada.

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

Our vision is a Canada with abundant wildlife where nature and people thrive and we value and rely on diversity of thought, knowledge, expertise, and lived experience to help bring our vision to life.

We recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. If you feel that your unique experiences can enhance our vision, we encourage you – even if you don’t meet 100% of the requirements.

We encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

We are committed to a barrier-free and equitable recruitment & selection process. If you are contacted in relation an opportunity to join our team and require an accommodation at any point in the process, please advise the recruiter of your specific needs. We commit to managing these requests in a confidential manner.