Communications Officer, French Services

Radio-Canada

Communications Officer creating Radio-Canada brand activations and community events across Quebec. Coordinating partnerships, contests, broadcasts, ambassadors and promotional communications.

Posted 8/7/2026part-timeTrois-Rivières • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management, strategic marketing, and partnership negotiation, with a strong ability to coordinate communications and manage multiple projects under pressure. Proficient in both English and French, with a solid understanding of the Quebec cultural sector and brand-building strategies.

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Event ManagementPartnership NegotiationStrategic MarketingProject Management ToolsAdvanced French Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget ManagementCopywritingMarketing PrinciplesBrand-Building StrategiesPost-Mortem EvaluationCommunications StrategyCreative Promotional EventsNegotiation SkillsOrganizational Skills

Soft Skills

LeadershipSelf-DirectionSound JudgmentCreativityFlexibility

Tools & Technologies

Google SheetsGoogle CalendarJiraCanva

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in CommunicationsValid Class 5 Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

CBC/Radio-CanadaQuebec Cultural SectorBrand ActivationsExperiential EventsMedia Relations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, plan and deliver original brand activations and experiential events
Help negotiate, draft, monitor and implement partnership agreements
Implement and co-ordinate internal/external communications strategies for initiatives
Draft strategic marketing briefs and collaborate with communications teams
Design and roll out small-scale initiatives and major events
Plan event calendars and production schedules, scout locations and manage budgets
Oversee partnership contests, including copywriting, rules, legal approvals, prizes, promotion and winner/supplier follow-up
Assist the media relations team with news releases
Plan and execute remote broadcasts with programming and technical teams
Co-ordinate, train and support brand ambassadors
Evaluate activities and campaigns, conduct post-mortems and optimize results
Manage and respond to partnership email inquiries
Support event and cultural engagement operations as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in communications, advertising, marketing or a related field
Three (3) years’ experience in a similar role
Advanced French reading, speaking and writing skills
Knowledge of CBC/Radio-Canada, its mandate and programming
Demonstrated negotiation, planning and organizational skills
Passion for event management and flexibility for event schedules
Leadership, self-direction, sound judgment and initiative
Ability to manage pressure and multiple concurrent projects
Creativity in promotional events and brand activations
Ability to meet tight deadlines
Proficiency with project management tools such as Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Jira and Canva
Exceptional writing and editing skills
Good knowledge of the Quebec cultural sector
Experience with marketing principles and brand-building strategies
Flexibility to work irregular hours or extended shifts
Valid Class 5 driver’s licence
Successful candidates must complete a practical test and interview
Candidates advancing in the process must complete a mandatory criminal record check; other background checks may apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telework/hybrid work arrangement with a mix of in-office and remote work
Accommodation support during the recruitment process
Inclusive workplace and equal opportunity employment
Employee Code of Conduct and conflict-of-interest guidance