POSITION: MANAGER, COMMUNICATIONS

Location: Hybrid – Working from Montreal, Quebec

Department: Strategic Communications

Reporting to: Vice President, Communications

Direct Reports: Specialist, Translation

Position Type: Full-time, 1-Year Contract (parental leave coverage)

Starting Salary Range: $80,000 to $87,000 annually (commensurate upon related skills and experience)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

WWF-Canada seeks a dynamic, creative and well-rounded Manager, Communications with strong writing, editing, French translation, and strategic communications experience to lead our engagement with our Francophone audience.  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 Partnership and Marketing 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and leverage opportunities to position the organization’s voice and brand in the Quebec and Franco-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.
• Cultivate, train and manage/assign a pool of freelance translators.
• 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.
• Manage the output, performance, and provide feedback to the bilingual Specialist, Communications.
• 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.
• With guidance from the Senior Specialist, Social Media, 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

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Must be bilingual in English and French with a solid command of speaking and writing in both languages. 
• 4+ years’ experience in communications, event planning, journalism, or writing role with demonstrated skill and ability to manage complex scientific, political, or technical content.
• Post-secondary education, preferably in the areas of communications, translation, journalism, professional writing or similar OR an additional 2+ years of related experience in a similar role.
• 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.
• Experience working in the charitable sector an asset.
• Experience developing, mentoring, and leading staff an asset.
• Media training is an asset.
• Identify & align with WWF’s core values: Courage, Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

How to Apply 

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity, please click , and ensure your application is received on or before December 16, 2025, at 5pm EST. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and we may close this posting before the advertised date if we identify a suitable candidate pool. We encourage you to apply early and thank you for your interest in working for WWF-Canada. 

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.