About The Opportunity

LRO Staffing is partnering with a well-established national membership-based organization to recruit a Bilingual Communications Officer for a full-time, permanent opportunity based in Ottawa. This hybrid role offers an exciting opportunity for a communications professional who is passionate about creating engaging content, managing digital communications, and supporting a collaborative, mission-driven organization.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing, coordinating, and delivering high-quality bilingual communications that support the organization's strategic priorities. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple communications projects, digital platforms, and stakeholder relationships.

Duties include but are not limited to

Draft, edit, coordinate, and publish engaging bilingual communications across multiple channels, including newsletters, email campaigns, websites, social media, and event communications Develop and adapt content for digital and print materials, including presentations, reports, promotional materials, and executive communications Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure communications are clear, consistent, accessible, and aligned with organizational priorities and brand standards Maintain publication schedules and coordinate the timely release of communications products Upload, format, and maintain website content and member communications platforms Schedule and monitor social media content using Hootsuite and assist with future content planning Coordinate translation of communications materials and review translated content for quality and consistency Administer communications systems, including website content management systems, email marketing platforms, subscriber databases, and distribution lists Produce communications materials supporting conferences, events, programs, and organizational initiatives Design visually engaging communications products using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite, including graphics, presentations, infographics, reports, and promotional materials Maintain branded templates, visual assets, and communications resources Ensure all communications meet accessibility, quality, and brand standards Monitor communications analytics and prepare reports to measure engagement and support continuous improvement Contribute ideas that enhance communications effectiveness and audience engagement Support communications process improvements and new technology implementations as required

About You

The successful candidate will have the following

Post-secondary education in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Graphic Design, or a related discipline Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and publishing communications across multiple digital platforms Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both English and French (bilingualism is mandatory) Experience creating professional communications materials using Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite Experience coordinating communications projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines Experience managing websites, email marketing platforms (Mailchimp or similar), and social media management tools such as Hootsuite Strong understanding of accessibility standards and best practices for digital communications Experience interpreting communications analytics and using insights to improve engagement Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, team-oriented environment Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive Knowledge of Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is considered an asset Experience working within a membership-based association, not-for-profit, public sector, or professional services environment is considered an asset

About the Job

Location: Ottawa, ON

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, regular business hours with occasional evening or weekend work) Salary: $51,000 - $80,000 annually Benefits: Comprehensive total rewards package including health and dental benefits, a 6% employer pension contribution, three weeks' vacation, generous paid leave, professional development opportunities, and an employee recognition program

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to executivesupportperm@lrostaffing.com. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19287.

LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.