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CANADA SUMMER JOB: COMMUNICATIONS AGENT

French for the Future is a not-for-profit organization that empowers and connects youth ages 12-18 across Canada through inspiring events and transformative experiences that fuel self-confidence, leadership, and a passion for French and Francophone cultures.

The Communications Agent reports to the Marketing and Communications Coordinator and assists with the execution of the overall communications strategy. This entry-level role will provide the chosen candidate with experience in a variety of areas but more specifically communications and social media management.

The ideal candidate must be fluently bilingual in both French and English and a team player able to show initiative and commitment on a day-to-day basis.

Responsibilities

Communications

• Assist the Marketing and Communications Coordinator with implementation of communications strategies for the organization
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of the communication strategy for the National Ambassador Youth Forum, Franconnexion Sessions, National Essay Contest, Bilingual Young Leaders, United Bilingual Correspondents and Fr+
• Ensure the promotion of the seven main programs of the organization
• Update content for the organization online presence (website, social networks)
• Assist with the development and implementation of social media strategies
• Research and create promotional materials in line with the organization’s branding
• Create promotional documentation (flyers, press releases, posters, articles for partners’ news bulletins and journals, etc...)
• Create social media content (ex: TikTok videos)
• Perform clerical duties as required (ie: prepare shipments as needed, maintain inventory of promotional materials)

Qualifications 

• Eligibility to Canada’s Summer Job Program (applicant must be between 15 and 30 years old, must be citizen, permanent resident or refugee in Canada and must be able to work legally in Canada. International students are not eligible).
• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Communications, Literature, French Studies, Journalism, Political Science, etc)
• Prior experience in communications and social media a strong asset
• Bilingualism (French/English) required: strong spoken and written skills in both languages
• Technological skills:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) - Required
  • Hubspot or another CMS – Asset
  • Social media

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to undertake and manage multiple duties and projects
• Possess excellent organizational skills
• Adaptable and able to work within a team
• Motivated, with a track record of taking initiative
• Confident in front of the camera - asset

Terms of employment

• 9 weeks contract
• 30 hours/week
• $19.5/hour
• Start date: May 11
• Hybrid: Office environment Monday-Tuesday, and telework the rest of the week

How to apply

Applicants must send their CV and cover letter (both in French) by email at employment@french-future.org. Please write “Communications Agent” in the subject field. Deadline to apply is May 1^st, 2026.                                                                                               

Applicants must be able to work legally in Canada, and must meet the Canada Summer Job eligibility criteria.

We thank all applicants for applying, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
French for the Future is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Organisation

French for the Future empowers and connects youth ages 12-18 across Canada through inspiring events and transformative experiences that fuel self-confidence, leadership, and a passion for French and Francophone cultures. French for the Future envisions a Canada where young people appreciate their francophonie and Francophone cultures, express themselves confidently in French, cultivate a sense of belonging, and contribute to the rapprochement and development of diverse linguistic communities.

We are looking for an event coordinator to organise the Ottawa Local Forum. The chosen candidate will report to French for the Future’s Program Coordinator.

Local Forums

Organized in approximately 15 cities all across Canada each year, French for the Future Local Forums are interactive events that reunite FSL (French as a second language) and FFL (French as a first language) high school students.

Students meet and participate in a variety of workshops and interactive activities, centered around the advantages of speaking French and being bilingual. Local Forums offer participants a chance to discover and experience the cultural and professional value of bilingual education. They create a positive environment where students can put their French into practise. In addition, they also help students become aware of the options available for post-secondary education in French.

Local Forum Objectives

• To facilitate dialogue between FSL and FFL students
• To provide students with a positive environment in which to practice their French speaking skills
• To educated students on their career possibilities that come with being bilingual
• To encourage students to continue studying French
• To celebrate the French language and Francophone culture and show students the important role that French plays in Canada.

Dates

The Ottawa Local Forum will take place between February 1^st, 2027 and March 31^st, 2027.

Presentation of the Project

A Local Forum is an event that will take place over one day and will reunite around 200 to 400 participants.

The Local Forum is organized for students from 9^th to 12^th grade, and will bring together French as a Second Language and French as a First Language students.  

The Local Forum will be composed of the following elements:

1. A welcome activity

2. Opening ceremony with an inspirational conference

3. Interactive workshops

4. A WOW cultural activity

5. Evaluations

6. Closing ceremony

The Coordinator will invite postsecondary institutions and organisations that promote programs of interest to students (ex. Explore) to host a booth during the event.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the French for the future Ottawa Local Forum
• Plan and coordinate the logistics connected to the organization of the Local Forum
• Raise funds to supplement event funding if required
• Promote the Ottawa Local Forum to Ottawa area school boards, curriculum coordinators and teachers to recruit 200-400 students to participate in the event
• Collaborate with the national French for the Future office to assure the promotion of the event on social media platforms
• Work collaboratively with volunteers and external professionals (French for the Future ambassadors, youth committee, teachers and school board representatives) to ensure success for the Forum
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Effectively manage a budget for the Local forum
• Prepare and coordinate planning meetings
• Prepare all correspondence and handle administrative matters regarding each event, ensuring accurate and detailed records are maintained.
• Complete an intermediate and final event report

Required Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in event management
• Bilingualism (French/English) is mandatory: high skill level in written and oral communication of both languages
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Sponsorship research experience
• Technological Skills
  1. Google Drive (Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides)
  2. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  3. Video-conferencing platform (ex. Zoom)
  4. Graphic design tool like Canva
• Ability to communicate and to work effectively in collaboration with multiple people
• Versatility and exceptional ability to effectively adapt to change, take on numerous tasks, manage a budget and meet deadlines
• Takes initiative (with supporting evidence) and is very motivated
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Knowledge of local schools/boards/environment etc.
• Must complete a police background check to be able to work with vulnerable persons
• Preferably lives in the Ottawa region

Job Conditions

• Contract is from November 1, 2026 until April 31, 2027
• Flexible schedule, that will be equivalent to 1.5 to 2 days of work per week
• Remote Working
• $6,000 honorarium plus a fundraising commission

How to Apply

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter (in French) before the 6^th of September 2026 to the email: coordonnatrice@francais-avenir.org for Josée Bolduc, programs coordinator at French for the Future.

Please indicate in the subject of the email “Event Coordinator of Ottawa Local Forum”.

Candidates must be able to work legally in Canada.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

French for the Future is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.