Bilingual Communications Officer - Permanent - 19287

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 setting while managing multiple communications projects, digital platforms, and stakeholder relationships.

- 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

- 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

📌 Bilingual Communications Officer - Permanent (Ottawa)
🏢 LRO Staffing
📍 Ottawa