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JOB DESCRIPTION | Bilingual Communications Liaison

The Canadian Race Relations Foundation

The CRRF is Canada’s leading agency dedicated to eliminating racial discrimination and promoting

harmonious race relations. Its mission is “to facilitate throughout Canada the development, sharing and

application of knowledge and expertise in order to contribute to the elimination of racism and all forms of

racial discrimination in Canadian society.

Position Summary

Job title

Bilingual Communications Liaison

Job classification Unionized

Reports to Executive Director,

Status Permanent,

Hours Full time

Hours of work daytime hours

Ability to travel and attend weekend, early morning and evening meetings

required

Work environment CRRF office, 6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario

Salary Range The hiring salary range for the position is from $60,000 to $70,000

commensurate with experience and qualifications. CRRF offers a

comprehensive benefit package which includes three weeks of vacation, 4%

of annual income towards RRSP plan, and life, disability, medical and dental

care insurance.

Probationary Period 60 days.

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Duties and Responsibilities

1. Official Language Champion/French translation

• Act as official language coordinator of the Foundation, ensuring compliance with the Foundation’s

Official Languages Policy

• Translate documents into French for public release and for posting on CRRF website and

occasionally from French to English, as required

• Coordinate the translation of Bilingual material according to the established protocol

2. Communications and Publications

• Assist in development and implementation of overall communications strategies and

communications plans for CRRF initiatives and activities , taking into consideration the image,

message and positioning, mandate, mission goals and priorities of the Foundation

• Oversee the production and delivery of CRRF major reports (such as the Annual Report) as

needed.

• Prepare CRRF material, publications and reports such as pamphlets, newsletters, e-bulletin,

annual reports, etc. through desktop publishing in both official languages

3. Community/Sector Liaison

• Develop ideas, recommend and implement activities to commemorate significant days. (I.e. Black

History Month, March 21 etc.)

• Assist and coordinate in marketing plan for CRRF clearing house, social media, website and

publications

• Liaise/communicate with community groups to promote CRRF programs

• Keep abreast of relevant issues, develop and maintain professional networks and relationships

with individuals and/or groups in the Francophone communities; recommend appropriate actions

and coordinate related activities as appropriate

4. CRRF Digital Presence

• Assist in development and implementation of web communications strategies and plans

• Monitor the Foundation website and insure high quality and consistency of content and

presentation

• Working closely with other CRRF team to ensure English and French content on the website is

updated regularly and meet Foundation Official Languages Policy

• Coordinate posting of new information on the website as directed

• Coordinate new postings to CRRF media as directed

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5. Conference and Awards Program

• Plan and manage the administration of the CRRF Awards Program and ensure that planning for

the event commences promptly and that recommendations from the Awards Jury, Board, staff

and external input are taken forward

• Plan and execute all logistical aspects of special events, workshops, conferences and

symposium, including venue sourcing and contact negotiations, catering, audio visual, room set-

up, volunteers, participants travel and registration, etc.

6. Others

• Scan newspapers and Internet for articles and issues of relevance to CRRF; alert the Executive

Director immediately when a response may be necessary

• Assist in distribution of CRRF newscan to interested parties and/or stakeholders.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

• Submit progress reports and reports to the Executive Director as requested and in a timely

manner

Qualifications

1. Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Post-secondary education in a related discipline (e.g.: communications, journalism, public

relations, events, library science).

• Bilingualism, excellent reading, writing and translation skills and verbal communication skills in

both official languages. This position requires the use and proficiency of both English and French.

• Minimum three years experience in similar capacity

• Experience in writing and revising social media content, Direct working experience with

publishing, design, communications and event technology platforms/applications

• Experience with relationship management software/applications, and ability to transfer knowledge

to multiple platforms

• Experience in writing in HTML and Java scripts and website design

• Proficiency in using computer technology, internet and full Microsoft® Office suite

• Experience in desktop publishing

• Solid experience in communications and public relation

• Knowledge of race relations issues and commitment to CRRF mandate

• Excellent planning, organizational and problem solving skills

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2. Personal Attributes:

• Ability to take direction, work independently and in a team

• Ability to work with volunteers and students

• Trustworthy, discreet, respectful of colleagues and values of the Foundation

• Sound judgment with high degree of tact and excellent networking, diplomacy and interpersonal

skills

• Thorough, reliable and accurate

• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Flexible with the ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.

• Resourceful and able to manage changes

• Adhere to ethics and conflict of interest policies of the Foundation

You must meet all essential qualifications in order to be appointed to the position. Other qualifications may

be a deciding factor in choosing the person to be appointed. Some essential and other qualifications will be

assessed through your application. Proof of citizenship and education and police record will be requested if

you are considered for the position.

To find out more about the CRRF and this job opportunity, please visit our website at

https://wwwcrrf-fcrr.ca

Interested candidates are asked to submit their curriculum vitae with a cover letter

and availability date till November 19, 2017 to:

Arsalan Tavassoli MA, CPA, CGA

Director, Finance and Administration

Canadian Race Relations Foundation

hr-rh@crrf-fcrr.ca

6 Garamond Court, Suite 225

Toronto, Ontario M3C 1Z5

Tel/Tél: 416-441-2733 |1-888-240-4936

While all responses will be appreciated and handled in strictest confidence, only those being considered for

interviews will be acknowledged.