JOB SUMMARY

French Language Services (FLS) is responsible for activities related to the planning, development, and implementation of strategic and business initiatives in accordance with the Council‑approved Bilingualism By‑law No. 2001‑170 and Bilingualism Policy to ensure that the City delivers, to its residents and its staff, a complete array of quality municipal services in French, bearing mutual respect and recognition of both official languages.

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4‑year university degree in communication, public relations, political science, public administration, business administration or other related field

5 years of related experience, preferably in a municipal setting, including experience working in a bilingual environment and a minimum of 2 years in the management of human and financial resources

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is an asset

KNOWLEDGE

• The City of Ottawa’s organizational, governance and administrative structures
• Legislation, regulations, policies, standards and guidelines relevant to the work
• Industry trends and developments
• Business administration concepts, theories, principles and methodologies
• Corporate policies, guidelines and practices
• Contract document preparation, procurement processes and supervision of contracted services
• Financial management practices and budget processes
• The various Collective Agreements in place at the City
• Understanding of the programs/services and operations of other City areas, and the inter‑relationships between them and own work area
• MS Office MS Office, MS Project and election management systems
• Must be familiar with applicable health and safety legislation, have knowledge and knowledge of any potential or actual danger to health or safety in the workplace, and have knowledge of appropriate actions to be taken in order to ensure the health and safety of staff in accordance with applicable legislation and City policies and procedures

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Core Behaviours

Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work.  They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities.  Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.

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Leadership Competencies

The City has defined key competencies that leaders are expected to embody and demonstrate to successfully move the organization towards achieving its strategic objectives and create an organizational culture that supports and empowers employees to excel, grow and reach their full potential. These leadership competencies and associated behaviours are expected to be demonstrated by leaders at all levels of the organization.

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: Designated Day 1 Ready – immediate requirement for language proficiency: French: oral, reading, writing English: oral, reading, writing Candidates must meet language requirement for position upon hire.
• Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non‑binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self‑identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self‑identification questionnaire.

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