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: Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and working in close collaboration with the Network Director, Advocacy and Public Policy, CPF Branches in Alberta/NWT, Saskatchewan and Manitoba staff, you will support the CPF Network to proactively advocate for French Second Language (FSL) and to increase equitable access to opportunities and programs, ensuring active and full participation in a bilingual Canada.

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