Bilingual Communications Director

About the role

The Bilingual Communications Director serve as the organization's lead for all French-language communications, driving expansion and engagement in Quebec and French-speaking markets as a core strategic priority. You will be Responsible for leading organization-wide bilingual communications and public relations portfolios to inspire engagement across stakeholders nationwide. As a strategic communications leader, you will oversee national communications strategy, media relations, executive communications and reputation management in both English and French. You will lead the development of compelling storytelling and thought leadership initiatives that strengthen Second Harvest's national visibility and position the organization as a leading voice on food rescue, food waste and environmental sustainability. You will also oversee French-language communications and ensure messaging is culturally relevant and accessible for audiences across Canada. As a primary storyteller and communications strategist for the organization, you actively seek the "story behind the story" and inspire Canadians to learn more about Second Harvest's national impact, leading the expansion of communications work in Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic communications planning activities, working closely with leadership and the Vice President, Marketing & Communications, to develop communications strategies that support organizational priorities and national campaigns.
• Be responsible for Second Harvest's bilingual external communications strategy, ensuring multi-channel, consistent, timely and meaningful content is shared with supporters, stakeholders and the public in both official languages.
• Provide communications leadership and strategic counsel to staff, partners, committees and spokespeople across the organization.
• Lead French-language communications and support the growth of brand awareness and engagement in Quebec through culturally relevant messaging, partnerships and media opportunities.
• Create and shape compelling content that illustrates impact; oversee the identification, development, collection and sharing of stories across earned, owned and digital channels.
• Oversee organizational positioning as well as positioning of executives and key spokespeople; identify opportunities to enhance brand visibility through national, regional and French-language media.
• Lead executive communications, speechwriting, key messaging and briefing materials for senior leadership.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across digital, development and partnerships teams to develop integrated communications campaigns and storytelling initiatives, including video content.
• Build and execute a national bilingual communications strategy to promote the Second Harvest brand; secure and manage relationships with media, agencies, ambassadors and external partners as needed.
• Build on and maintain strong media relationships across English- and French-language outlets; respond to and proactively seek out media opportunities.
• Draft and oversee press releases, media advisories, opinion pieces, key messaging and public statements in both English and French.
• Enhance internal and external messaging across the organization; provide editorial oversight for organization-wide communications and ensure consistency in tone, messaging and brand voice.
• Support and oversee ambassador and spokesperson initiatives in partnership with internal teams to increase awareness and engagement nationally.
• Lead communications-related issues management and reputational risk planning; provide strategic counsel and communications support during sensitive or high-profil

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Additional Information

Elevate Your Career and Impact at Second Harvest Location: Etobicoke, ON Date: June 2026 Department: Marketing & Communications Reports to: Vice President, Marketing & Communications Status: Full-Time (New vacancy). Salary: $110,000 + Bonus (10% based on goal completion) Per Annum Plus Benefits Work Type: Hybrid The Opportunity Awaits-Where Passion Meets Impact! Second Harvest is Canada's largest food rescue organization and the expert in perishable food recovery. We rescue surplus, unsold food from across the supply chain and redistribute it to non-profits across the country to feed communities. Demonstrating our values of Innovation, Impact and Integrity, we strive for No Waste. No Hunger. If you are ready to bring your expertise and innovation to a mission-driven organization, this is your moment. Enter Second Harvest... Think we're just about redirecting food surplus? Think bigger. Here's why Second Harvest is your next career leap: Pioneers in food rescue, we are a renowned leader in perishable food redistribution across Canada. With a mission fueled by a no-waste, no-hunger ethos, we're not just changing the game-we're rewriting the rules. Our strategic approach aligns with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making every day a step towards global change.

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