Benefits of Working at WWF-Canada

You'll work with a team of passionate people interested in creating a Canada with abundant wildlife, where nature and people thrive. Here are some other benefits of working here:

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental benefits
• Paid vacation time and personal days
• Training and development budget to support your professional goals
• Flexible working arrangements and telecommuting

Marketing and Communications (Marcom) - Communications Hybrid - Montreal, Quebec

Starting Salary Range: $76,850 - $83,000 (commensurate upon related experience and skills)

OVERVIEW

WWF-Canada seeks a dynamic, creative and well-rounded Manager, Communications with strong writing, editing, translation, and strategic communications experience. The ideal candidate will be an experienced writer, planner, and translation expert, with the ability to synthesize complex information into compelling narratives.

As a key member of the Quebec team and the French language expert on the organization's national communications team, the candidate will work closely with Communication, Social Media, Conservation, Corporate Partnerships and Marcom colleagues, as well as a team of freelancers, to deliver on English and French communications objectives. As an energized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, the Manager is the guardian of WWF-Canada's brand voice and tone in the French language market, and has a keen eye for opportunities that advance the organization's conservation goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and leverage opportunities to position the organization's voice and brand in the Quebec and Canadian marketplace.
• Develop and lead the execution of communication strategies, plans and activities in support of WWF-Canada's conservation priorities with guidance from the Vice President, Communications and in consultation with the Senior Manager, Communications.
• Create content for French language materials to support communication initiatives.
• Review all translated French language materials for accuracy, and consistent brand voice and tone.
• Manage all work provided by staff translator positions and part-time contractors tied to translation and conservation initiatives.
• Cultivate, train and manage a pool of freelance translators.
• Manage the output, performance, and provide feedback to the Specialist, Translation.
• Working with the Specialist, Translation, assist with establishing their performance goals and individual development plan.
• Manage the translation budget.
• Fact checking (in conjunction with the organization's Conservation teams) and copy editing to produce high-quality outward facing content that represents WWF-Canada.
• Collaborate with the Specialist, Social Media to translate, review and post content on French-language social platforms as needed.
• Provide support to the corporate partnerships team for front-facing partnership materials.
• Establish and maintain relationships with partners, donors and event sponsors as needed
• Assist the Communications team, as required, with other related duties contributing to the mandate and successful operation of the department and organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be bilingual in English and French with a solid command of speaking and writing in both languages.
• Post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of communications, translation, journalism, professional writing or similar OR 3+ years of experience in a similar role.
• 4+ years' experience in communications, event planning, journalism, or writing role with demonstrated skill and ability to manage complex scientific, political, or technical content.
• Ability to work with senior management and offices in different locations across different time zones.
• Strong project coordination background with track record of managing multiple projects within given timelines and in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Experience working in a conservation environment is an asset.
• Media training is an asset.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and leading direct reports.
• Identify & align with WWF's core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

Other Information

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Deadline to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please click Apply, and ensure that your application is received on or before November 11, 2024, at 5 pm EST.

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 to apply - 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.