Bilingual Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Job Description

• This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Bilingual Senior Advisor, Strategic Communications and Public Affairs in Canada. This role sits at the heart of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing innovation, research, and economic growth across Canada. You will be responsible for shaping and amplifying strategic communications that strengthen institutional reputation, public engagement, and alignment with national innovation priorities. Working closely with senior leadership, you will craft compelling narratives, executive messaging, and thought leadership content that resonates across diverse audiences. The position requires a strong balance of strategic thinking and hands-on content creation in both English and French. You will contribute to media relations, public affairs initiatives, and high-profile announcements that elevate visibility and impact. This is a highly collaborative role where your work directly influences how innovation stories are told across the country.
• Accountabilities: Lead the development and execution of strategic communications initiatives aligned with organizational goals and public affairs priorities. Create, write, and edit high-quality content including speeches, briefing notes, articles, impact stories, press releases, and digital materials. Support executive communications by developing messaging, presentations, speeches, and thought leadership content for senior leaders. Contribute to media relations and public affairs activities, including announcements, media materials, and stakeholder coordination. Ensure consistency in messaging, tone, and brand alignment across all communication channels and initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams such as government relations, programs, partnerships, and business development. Support planning and coordination of events, including program development, communications materials, and promotional content. Requirements: University degree in communications, journalism, public relations, political science, marketing, or a related field. Minimum 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, public relations, media relations, or content development roles. Fluency in both English and French, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages (mandatory). Strong ability to translate complex concepts into clear, compelling, and audience-focused messaging. Experience developing executive-level communications and materials for senior stakeholders. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with experience working across diverse teams and stakeholders. Experience in public sector, nonprofit, academic, or innovation-focused environments is considered an asset. Exposure to media relations, executive communications, or event support is an advantage. Benefits: Salary range between CAD $77,100 and $97,660 annually. Flexible work model (remote or hybrid depending on location near Montreal, Toronto, or Vancouver). Opportunity to contribute to national innovation and economic development initiatives. Inclusive and diverse work environment with strong EDI commitments. Collaboration with senior leaders and exposure to high-impact communications projects. Professional development within a mission-driven organization. Competitive public-sector-style benefits and work-life balance policies.
• How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1
• We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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