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Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice-Provost, Rayonnement du français, the French Language Promotion and Community Engagement Officer advances initiatives that enhance the visibility, accessibility and integration of French language and culture across the University community.
Working closely with internal units, student groups, external stakeholders, the incumbent implements initiatives that foster engagement with the French language, strengthen connections with Quebec society and the Francophonie, and support the University’s objectives. The incumbent contributes to expanding institutional networks, delivering outreach and communications activities, promoting French-language opportunities, and supporting an inclusive environment that encourages participation in French-language programs, services and experiences.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop and implement communication and outreach initiatives that promote French-language programs, services and opportunities among students, staff and faculty.
- Plan and deliver large meetings, conferences, special events, and campaigns with a focus on highlighting and celebrating French language and culture on campus and within the broader community. Oversee all logistics while ensuring execution.
- Collaborate with student groups, Faculties and administrative units to develop communications and increase French-language through out the University.
- Share information and support the implementation of initiatives. Provide guidance and input into local projects that aim to promote French Language.
- Build and maintain relationships with unit heads, student associations and external organizations to expand engagement opportunities.
- Lead consultations with key stakeholders to discern needs and priorities for the Bureau du rayonnement du français
- Support participation in external partnerships, networks and events that enhance the University’s presence within the Francophonie.
- Monitor participation and engagement data of campaigns, prepare reports and identify opportunities to strengthen outreach, visibility and impact.
- Stay informed of emerging practices in communications, community engagement and Francophone initiatives, and apply relevant approaches to ongoing activities.
- Design and manage digital content while developing and delivering communications, advertising, and promotional materials for events, campaigns, and initiatives.
Minimum Education, Experience and Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, cultural studies, or a related field
- Three (3) years of relevant experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, institutional relations or a related area
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications, outreach or community engagement initiatives, including events and campaigns.
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and networks across institutional and community stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of Quebec’s linguistic, cultural and social environment
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and project management skills, with sound judgment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Proficiency with digital platforms and tools (websites, social media, content management systems)
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends.
- Deep knowledge of Quebec’ socio-cultural and political context
Other Qualify Skills
Knowledge of French: Given the mandate of the unit to promote and advance the French language, a high level of proficiency in French, spoken and written (Level 4 - Fluent), is required for this position.
Given the nature of the position, applications should include a résumé and cover letter written in French.
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level #4 on a scale of 0-4.
For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.
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McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, cultural studies, or related field
- Three (3) years of relevant experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, community outreach, or related area
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in French and English
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing communications, outreach or community engagement initiatives, including events and campaigns
- Proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and networks across institutional and community stakeholders
- Proficiency with digital platforms and tools (websites, social media, content management systems)
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and project management skills, with sound judgment
- Ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Deep knowledge of Quebec's socio-cultural and political context
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