Job Title: Network Coordinator, Advocacy and Public Policy /Coordinateur.trice de réseau, affaires publiques et politiques
Location: Remote* with travel model or the possibility of a hybrid model. The candidate must live in Western Canada.
Employment: Full-time employment with annual renewals on April 1st, depending on confirmed funding.
Vacancy: This posting is for a newly created position.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.
Your main responsibilities will be to:

QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

• 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.
• Ability to mobilize statistical data and research to develop convincing public policy arguments; demonstrate autonomy and a sense of resourcefulness necessary to obtain information and results.
• Strong communication skills, proven research and writing capabilities.
• Strong sense of interpersonal relationships.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and critical thinking; versatility and ability to handle numerous files simultaneously.

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