Position: Bilingual Communications Officer

United Way Centraide (UWC) is Canada’s leading network of local community builders empowering people to make lasting social change in their community. With a presence across Canada, serving over 5000 communities, our federated network of local United Ways and Centraides (UWCs) tackle the important social issues of poverty and social exclusion in their communities. Our vision is that everyone in every community has the opportunity to reach their full potential. United Way Centraide Canada (UWCC) is the national office that provides leadership and services to UWC members across the country.

We offer:

• Generous paid vacation
• Paid winter break
• Other paid leave options, including parental and volunteer leave
• Summer hours
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan, with matching contributions
• Medical and dental benefits for you and your family
• Sick leave and disability insurance
• Life insurance

Reporting to the National Director, Communications the duties and responsibilities of the Officer include, but are not limited to the following:

Corporate Communications and Events (70%)

• Coordinate United Way Centraide Canada’s (UWCC’s) document translation system. This includes managing inbound and outbound requests, tracking document workflows, filing and supporting related financial processes,
• Support UWCC’s virtual Town Hall and webinar meetings – scheduling, presentation preparation, simultaneous translation platform, invitations and tracking,
• Support United Way Centraide (UWC) network-wide events, virtual meetings and webinars – scheduling, logistics support, simultaneous translation platform, invitations and tracking,
• Respond to/triage public inquiries through UWCC’s inbox and phoneline.

Office of the CEO (30%)

• Taking directions from the Senior Manager, Governance and Office of the CEO, this position will:
  • Provide Ottawa office support – supplies, couriers, in person meetings, catering
  • Provide scheduling support for the Office of the CEO and CEO directly

The Bilingual Communications Officer possesses the following qualifications:

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience with focus on communications, public relations, business or non-profit administration, event management or a related field of study.
• Minimum 2-3 years of professional experience in administration.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French required.
• Proven experience working with a variety of stakeholders.
• Proven experience with project management at a professional or administrative level.
• Proven experience with event planning tools, booking systems, and digital content management systems.
• Experience working with simultaneous translation platforms, captioning software or generative AI tools is an asset.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate decision-making skills, including when to escalate to supervisor when appropriate.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, tact, ethics and integrity in handling confidential matters.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to synthesize information.
• Experience working in a not-for-profit organization or in support of an executive office is an asset.

United Way Centraide Canada hires based on merit and is strongly committed to diversity and equity within its community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace. It especially welcomes applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Colour, women, persons with disabilities, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Please send your resume and cover letter that explains your interest and outlines your relevant skills and experience to: recruitment@e2rsolutions.com

We thank everyone for applying; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.