Bilingual Director of Communications & Student Engagement

Location: Ottawa, Ontario (Fully onsite)
Language: Fully bilingual in English and French, written and spoken
Background Check Requirement: Vulnerable Sector Check

About the Opportunity
An established student-focused non-profit organization is seeking a Bilingual Director of Communications & Student Engagement to lead strategic communications initiatives that engage and inform a vibrant post-secondary community. Supporting a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this role plays a key part in amplifying student voices, strengthening awareness of programs and services, and building meaningful connections across campus.

Working closely with leadership and a creative student team, you will shape messaging, guide communications planning, and ensure consistent branding across multiple channels. This is an opportunity to contribute to an organization driven by advocacy, inclusion, and community impact while mentoring emerging creative talent and supporting initiatives that directly enhance the student experience.

What’s In It for You

• Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, creativity, and student engagement
• Work in a people-first environment where new ideas and innovation are encouraged
• Gain exposure to executive-level communications strategy and organizational planning
• Lead impactful projects that directly support community outreach and student advocacy initiatives

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll lead the development and execution of organization-wide communications strategies, campaigns, and initiatives
• In this role, you’ll provide strategic communications advice to leadership, programs, and internal stakeholders
• You’ll create and oversee engaging multi-channel content across print, digital, web, and social media platforms
• You’ll manage communication calendars, branding standards, and accessible communication practices
• In collaboration with creative contributors, you’ll mentor photographers, designers, translators, and web specialists to ensure quality and consistency
• You’ll support media relations activities, prepare briefing materials, and conduct communications analysis and reporting
• You’ll contribute to crisis communications planning, performance measurement, and budget management activities

Skills and Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
• Fully bilingual in English and French, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Post-secondary education in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related discipline
• Previous supervisory or management experience required
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Strong graphic design capabilities and proficiency with graphic design tools
• Experience developing and executing integrated communications campaigns across multiple channels
• Experience within a post-secondary, student-focused, or not-for-profit environment is considered an asset
• Knowledge of photography, web design, digital analytics, and information technology systems is an asset

Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who brings creativity, strong judgment, and a collaborative mindset to everything they do. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building connections, telling meaningful stories, and helping communities stay informed and engaged.”

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We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals. All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.