Job Title: Communication & Event Coordinator / Coordinateur.trice de communication et d’événement

Location: Hybrid position. Work from home with one or more days per week in the Branch Office in Mississauga.

Employment: 1-year contract from October 13th, 2025, to October 13th, 2026

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that represents members across Canada. We are located across the country with 10 Branches and Offices, and over 100 local community Chapters. We believe the ability to communicate in more than one language fosters creative, empathetic, and adaptive people who access far-reaching opportunities and enhance the social and economic prosperity of our country. Canada has an enviable capacity to ensure that upcoming generations develop this ability in both official languages. We work to ensure that all learners have the opportunity, support, and motivation to learn and use French.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communication and Event Coordinator will report to the Director of Operations. This role is responsible for enhancing our brand's profile through effective storytelling and engaging with our audiences. Additionally, the coordinator will implement various communication and administrative tasks related to several CPF Ontario initiatives, events, and communication campaigns.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

Communications (70%)

• Implement the organization’s communications plan in collaboration with the leadership team; maintain the integrity of the CPF brand.

• SayOui.ca Campaign: Liaise with and support the outsourced communications firm to ensure the delivery of services.

• CPF Ontario Website: updating content, setting up online registration, and website maintenance.

• Distribution of communications to internal and external audiences.

• Social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok).

• Other tasks related to the position as assigned.

Event Coordination and Support (30%)

• Coordinating the administration of the SayOui.ca Campaign, including compiling data from a variety of sources for the Final Report on Results.

• Administrative support related to the Provincial Concours d’art oratoire, Virtual Programs, stakeholder conferences, and events.

• Packaging and shipping for events.

• Other tasks related to the position as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Full-time position (37.5 hrs/wk). Renewal planned on a yearly basis, dependent on confirmed funding. Starting salary, that is paid by-weekly, is commensurate with experience and qualifications ($50,000 – $60,000) annually. The selected candidate’s performance will be evaluated after the completion of a three-month probationary period. Starting vacation entitlement is three (3) weeks per year, and sick leave is fifteen (15) days per year.

SALARY CONTROL POINT

The salary grid control point for this position is $55,000. This amount reflects an employee who possesses all the required skills, qualifications, and experience for the role. Typically, candidates are hired between the minimum and this control point, considering internal equity, experience, and job readiness. Starting salaries above this range may be considered based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in French would be considered an asset.

• Post-secondary studies in journalism, communications, public relations or in a field related to the purposes of the position. A bachelor’s in the fields mentioned is considered an asset.

• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in journalism, communications, public relations or a in a field related to the purposes of this position.

• Strong writing and story telling skills.

• Strong social media skills and working knowledge of WordPress, Word, Excel, Adobe, Canva, Campaign Monitor, JotForm, Zoom, Microsoft Teams.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Candidates must legally be entitled to work in Canada.

• Experience in the not-for-profit sector, member or volunteer-driven organizations, is considered an asset.

• Supports promoting learning of both official languages and a bilingual Canada.

• Must be able to provide two (2) references.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work Model – Hybrid position. Work from home with one or more days per week in the Branch Office in Mississauga.

• The Regular office hours are between 8:30 to 4:30 (EST), Monday to Friday. The person must have the ability to work evenings and weekends as required. The position may require travelling 3-4 times per year.

• May involve occasional light physical tasks (e.g., lifting office supplies or equipment up to 20 lbs).

REPORTS

• Reports to: Director of Operations

• Direct reports: None

TO APPLY

Please apply using the link provided or send your resume and cover letter in English at info@on.cpf.ca telling us why you think you’d be a great addition to the team at Canadian Parents for French, Ontario.

Please indicate “Communication and Event Coordinator” in the subject line. Interviews will be scheduled between October 6th, 2025, and October 10rd, 2025. The ideal start date is October 13th, 2025. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CPF Ontario is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to building an organization that reflects the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to equitable employment practices. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We are happy to provide accommodation for those who require it - please communicate if accommodation will be required during the process.