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Hybrid Bilingual Communications & Media Relations Officer
Ottawa, ON | Work from home flexibility
Job Description
Shape the Conversation. Influence a National Industry.
We're partnering with a respected national organization that represents a cornerstone of Canada's food system. Driven by sustainability, innovation, and industry advocacy, they are the trusted voice for a sector that impacts millions of Canadians every day.
This is an opportunity to join a high-performing team where your work will directly influence industry conversations, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and help navigate issues that matter at a national level.
As the Bilingual Communications & Media Relations Officer, you'll be at the center of the organization’s communications strategy crafting compelling stories, managing media relationships, supporting executive communications, and helping guide the organization through both opportunities and challenges.
If you're a bilingual communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing strategy with execution, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
What You'll Be Doing
- Be the Voice Behind the Message
- Develop impactful communications materials, including speeches, briefing notes, executive correspondence, stakeholder communications, media lines, fact sheets, and press releases.
- Partner with leaders across the organization to translate complex issues into clear, compelling, and audience-focused messaging.
- Help shape and execute communications strategies that support organizational priorities and industry advocacy efforts.
- Drive Media and Public Engagement
- Build and maintain relationships with regional, national, and industry media.
- Monitor traditional, digital, and social media to identify emerging trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
- Respond to media inquiries and support proactive media outreach initiatives.
- Pitch stories and industry insights that elevate the organization's profile and influence.
- Lead Digital and Corporate Communications
- Manage website content and communications channels to ensure messaging remains timely, relevant, and engaging.
- Oversee communication tools, platforms, and content calendars.
- Create and deliver engaging internal and external newsletters that connect audiences to the organization's work.
- Lead the development of the annual report in collaboration with internal teams and creative partners.
- Support Issues and Crisis Communications
- Contribute to risk, contingency, and crisis communication planning.
- Help develop communications responses for sensitive or emerging issues.
- Support organizational resilience through thoughtful issues management and consistent messaging.
- Create Meaningful Stakeholder Experiences
- Support conferences, industry events, trade shows, partner activations, and leadership meetings.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across Canada to strengthen engagement and advance organizational objectives.
- 5–7+ years of communications, public affairs, media relations, or corporate communications experience.
- Exceptional writing and storytelling abilities in both English and French.
- Experience managing media relations and working with journalists.
- Demonstrated success developing communications strategies and content across multiple channels.
- Experience supporting issues management, crisis communications, or reputation management initiatives.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A collaborative, relationship-focused approach and the confidence to advise leaders and stakeholders.
- Experience with tools such as WordPress, SharePoint, HubSpot, Mailchimp, media monitoring platforms, social media management tools, and website CMS platforms.
- Familiarity with Canva or other design tools is an asset.
- Post-secondary education in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Public Affairs, or a related discipline.
- Make an Impact
- Your work will influence conversations across a nationally important industry and contribute to the future of Canada's food system.
- Work directly with senior leaders, industry stakeholders, media, and partners across the country.
- From media relations and executive communications to crisis management and stakeholder engagement, no two days are the same.
- Flexibility and Growth
- Hybrid work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Competitive salary of $70,000–$92,000
If you're a bilingual communications professional looking for a role where your ideas, voice, and expertise can have national impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
Meet Your Recruiter
Tania McMahon
Senior Recruitment Consultant & Team Lead, Head of Coaching
Marketing & Information Technology (IT)
Tania is a seasoned leader with over two decades of experience in recruitment, hospitality, events and marketing. Specializing in the placement of marketing and information technology professionals across Canada, she brings a wealth of expertise derived from her multifaceted career.
With a comprehensive understanding of both union and non-unionized environments, Tania has demonstrated a remarkable ability to identify, hire, train and retain highly successful teams across various sectors. A confident and articulate communicator, she excels at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and colleagues. This collaborative approach, combined with her ability to orchestrate strategic solutions and her passion for nurturing talent, underscore her status as a leader in the recruitment industry.
Tania is an accredited success and mindset coach and has completed an accelerated MBA with a marketing focus. She is a fundraising event expert for local children’s charities and hospitals, and a proud mom of two sons who are making their mark on the world. In her spare time, she is often found travelling, kayaking or exploring the outdoors with her puppy.