Network Coordinator, Advocacy and Public Policy

Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is a leading national network of volunteers dedicated to promoting and creating French-second-language learning opportunities for young Canadians. CPF envisions a Canada where French- and English-speakers live together in mutual respect, understanding, and appreciation of each other’s language and culture. The organization values commitment, knowledge acquisition and dissemination, and a sense of responsibility to achieve credibility and effectiveness.

Role Description:

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Post-secondary studies in political science, public affairs or administration, public policy or certification in government relations or in a field related to the purposes of the position. A bachelor’s in the fields mentioned is considered an asset.
• Eligibility and ability to register as a lobbyist at the provincial and territorial levels, in accordance with applicable lobbying legislation and regulations.
• A minimum of 3 years of work experience in the field of public policy development and analysis; stakeholder relations, strategic communications focused on political action, ideally in an association setting.
• Excellent knowledge of the functioning of provincial/territorial educational authorities, public institutions and intergovernmental agreements.
• Knowledge of the provision of French second language education programs and the Canadian Francophonie and its networks.

Please see more and apply here: https://cpf.bamboohr.com/careers/72?source=aWQ9OQ%3D%3D