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Apply By: Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Communication Specialist - Bilingual (English/French)

Job ID:

248815

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of Francophone Affairs

Division:

Deputy Minister's Office / Communications Branch

City:

Toronto

Position(s) language:

Bilingual English/French

Job term:

1 Permanent, 1 Temporary assignment/contract up to 18 months, with possible extension

Job code:

02705 - Information Officer 3

Salary:

$1,600.57 - $1,958.46 Per week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Use your communications expertise to deliver impactful communications products and services

From strategic communications and issues management to correspondence, digital communications, and social media, this role offers the opportunity to contribute to the full spectrum of communications activities within the Ministry of Francophone Affairs' small but mighty communications team. As part of a friendly and supportive team, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues, embrace changing priorities, and help deliver high-quality communications products in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

About the job

In this role, you will:

• draft a wide range of ministerial communications, including speeches, questions and answer documents, punchy social media messages, correspondence, and the annual report.
• manage the MFA web site, including developing content and design
• handle media relations and monitoring
• develop strategic communication plans, issues management plans and stakeholder relations plans

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the superior level. Your proficiency level will be evaluated before hire

Communications knowledge and skills

• You have demonstrated experience developing attention-grabbing speeches and social media messages, that consider the audience, weave in key messages, communication objectives and maintain a consistency of tone appropriate for the speaker and medium.
• Your strong writing skills allow you to express complex ideas in clear and concise language when drafting speeches, news releases, statements, issue notes or other communication products
• You have good judgement to determine which style and tone is appropriate in writing materials and what information is to be included or excluded.
• You have strong oral communication skills in French and English to respond to enquiries from the media and the public, develop plain language responses, and serve an effective liaison with members of the media.

Analytical, and strategic planning skills:

• You have sound analytical skills to assess communication requirements for target audiences, carry out the necessary research and develop the required communication products to meet objectives
• You have the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• You can adapt to shifting deadlines and changes in direction, with a learning mindset.

Specialized knowledge and technical skills:

• You demonstrate knowledge of Ontario's Francophone community, culture, concerns, issues and organizations
• You can maintain the ministry's Internet and Intranet sites and serve as a web editor.
• You demonstrate strong Interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues and ministry partners.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

What we offer

The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:

• a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
• flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
• a comprehensive compensation and benefits package
• base salary that aligns to market trends with performance-based pay and scheduled salary progression
• tailored work arrangements, including opportunities like flex hours, self-funded leave and more
• a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment

Additional information:

Apply by:

Friday, October 30, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Position details:

• 1 Bilingual English/French Permanent, 700 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region
• 1 Bilingual English/French Temporary, duration up to 18 months, 700 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Communications; Marketing and Creative Services

Posted on:

Thursday, October 8, 2026

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• C-FA-248815/26(2)

How to apply:

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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