Lead, Francophonie affairs - #231658

SUMMARY

Reporting to the director responsible for Francophonie affairs, the incumbent coordinates and monitors initiatives arising from the municipal French-language vitality strategy; serves as a resource person and advisor to municipal departments and partners to support the integration of Francophonie related priorities into the municipality’s projects, programs and services; and helps raise the profile of the Francophonie and Acadia by engaging partners, coordinating initiatives and identifying opportunities to strengthen French-language vitality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Advisory support and guidance

• Serve as a resource person for municipal departments on Francophonie-related issues
• Advise and support departments in integrating practices that promote French-language vitality, active offer and bilingual services
• Contribute to the development of tools, resources and best practices in support of municipal priorities

Partnerships and consultation

• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with francophone and Acadian organizations, institutions and partners
• Coordinate consultation mechanisms related to municipal francophone priorities
• Represent the municipality in dealings with partners, networks and relevant bodies

Promotion and development

• Coordinate activities, projects and initiatives that raise the profile of the Francophonie and Acadia
• Identify opportunities for collaboration, funding or development to support municipal objectives
• Help position the municipality as a dynamic, welcoming and inclusive francophone and Acadian community

Coordination of initiatives and projects

• Coordinate the implementation of initiatives and actions arising from the municipal Francophonie action plan
• Monitor timelines, deliverables and expected results
• Identify issues, risks and opportunities for improvement, and report them to management

Analysis and reporting

• Monitor Francophonie-related trends, issues, programs and opportunities
• Compile and analyze data relevant to the evaluation of initiatives
• Prepare reports, summaries, recommendations and other documents for management

Other

• Carry out any other related duties related to their mandate

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Undergraduate degree (bachelor’s) in public administration, communications, public relations, community development, political science, francophone studies or an equivalent field of expertise
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience

• Five (5) years of relevant experience in coordinating projects or initiatives, consultation, community development, government relations, partnerships, communications or public relations
• Good understanding of the realities of francophone and Acadian communities, ideally in a minority context
• Experience in the francophone sector, public policy, the municipal sector, or community or quasi-public organizations (asset)

Knowledge

• Fluency in spoken and written French and English
• Excellent knowledge of francophone issues, linguistic vitality and the realities of francophone and Acadian communities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Good knowledge of consultation, engagement and partnership development approaches
• Good knowledge of the principles of strategic communication, public relations and public engagement
• Good knowledge of municipal or public sector operations

Skills and abilities

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and writing skills
• Ability to coordinate several projects or files simultaneously and manage priorities
• Ability to analyze, exercise judgment and solve problems
• Ability to engage partners and lead working groups, committees or consultation mechanisms
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to communicate information clearly and adapt communications to different audiences
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and carry out assigned tasks in a thorough, highly organized manner
• Ability to handle sensitive or confidential matters with diplomacy, discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic and changing environment

General requirements

• Ability to travel occasionally and work outside normal working hours on occasion
• Adherence to organizational values and demonstration of a professional attitude aligned with the interests of the City of Dieppe and the community
• Compliance with confidentiality and information management rules and policies
• Punctuality and regular attendance
• Ability to perform the duties inherent in the position, including physical requirements, as needed
• Job performance maintained at a satisfactory level

WORK SCHEDULE

• Thirty-five (35) hours per week
• Availability, as needed, outside regular business hours (evenings and weekends)

SALARY

• Based on the current salary scale for non-unionized staff
• The incumbent also receives vacation time, employer-paid benefits and a pension plan with employer and employee contributions.

CLOSING DATE

• The deadline to submit an application is August 7th, 2026 at 23 h 59.

N.B.: The above statements reflect the key characteristics of the position and are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or requirements associated with the role. All employees may be required, from time to time, to perform tasks outside their regular responsibilities as operational needs arise.

Note: The municipality officially declared itself a francophone city offering bilingual services in 2000 (Municipal Administration Language Policy A-9). Because French is the language of work, all employees must be able to communicate orally and in writing in English and French.

Revised June 2026 – Human Resources Department