Job Title: Manager, CPF National Projects /Gestionnaire de Projets nationaux de CPF

Location: Remote or Hybrid Model* if located close to Ottawa, ON

Employment: Fixed term employment from August 15th, 2025, to August 3rd, 2026. Dates may vary, as this is a maternity leave replacement.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Canadian Parents for French is a nationwide, research-informed, volunteer organization that represents members across Canada. We are located across the country with 10 Branches and Offices, and over 100 local community Chapters. We believe the ability to communicate in more than one language fosters creative, empathetic, and adaptive people who access far-reaching opportunities and enhance the social and economic prosperity of our country. Canada has an enviable capacity to ensure that upcoming generations develop this ability in both official languages. We work to ensure that all learners have the opportunity, support, and motivation to learn and use French.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for an excellent bilingual communicator and effective team player who can work collaboratively to manage the delivery of dynamic and engaging programs and associated deadlines, resolve issues that may arise, communicate with stakeholders, ensuring satisfaction, and reporting on Network-wide impact, participant engagement and satisfaction.The project manager will be managing staff dedicated to projects, virtual tutoring and volunteer recruitment and retention. The Project Manager will report to the Director of Operation.

Your main objectives will be to:

• Manage and support the development, implementation, and evaluation of all pan-Canadian projects in collaboration with CPF National and Branch staff. Current projects include:
  • French in the Early Years programming,
  • Concours dart oratoire Network coordination and National finals,
  • Youth Leadership Initiatives, including Where are They Now Video production and promotions, and the Concours Alumni Network, and,
  • Virtual Career Fair Project coordination and outreach.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for program communications, fostering relationships with new partners and key stakeholders to encourage participation and increase program visibility.

• Provide guidance and oversight to ensure all programs, activities, and resources align with CPFs brand and meet established quality standards.

• Contribute to the conception, creation and development of new communication tools including promotional videos, public awareness campaigns, newsletters, website and social media content that support CPFs Network programs and strategic objectives.

• Develop an evaluation strategy and produce quarterly program impact reports by leveraging appropriate tools and software to analyze metrics and insights from end-user and stakeholder feedback.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Full-time fixed term position (37.5 hrs/wk) until March 31, 2026, dependent on confirmed funding. Renewal planned on a yearly basis, with a possible extension until August 3rd, 2026.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications ($60,000 $79,000) annually. The selected candidates performance will be evaluated after the completion of a three-month probationary period. Eligible for Group Benefits (Health/Dental, Life Insurance & Disability) after 90 days.

*Hybrid Work Model - The CPF Network office follows a hybrid working model, which allows local employees to telework, currently up to 80 percent of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English.
• Certificate in project management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2 to 5 years work experience in a project management position in educational program development, program evaluation techniques, training delivery, instructional design, particularly as it relates to French Second Language education or programs.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, able to take initiative, manage deadlines, and work well independently and within a team; experience connecting with stakeholder groups, and ability to build rapport and credibility with staff and volunteers.

• Strong technology skills in Microsoft Office applications (SharePoint, One Drive, Team, Outlook), Doodle, Canva, MailChimp, JotForm and WordPress.

ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

• Candidates must legally be entitled to work in Canada.
• Able to work evenings and weekends as required. The position will require occasional travel (2-4 times per year).
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector, member or volunteer-driven organizations, is considered an asset.
• Supports promoting learning of both official languages and a bilingual Canada.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your resume and cover letter in either French or English telling us why you think youd be a great addition to the team at Canadian Parents for French, National.

Please indicate BILINGUAL NATIONAL PROJECTS MANAGER in the subject line. Interviews will be scheduled between July 2nd and July 18th, 2025. The ideal start date is August 4th, 2025. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CPF National is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and to building an organization that reflects the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to equitable employment practices. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status. We are happy to provide accommodation for those who require it - please communicate if accommodation will be required during the process.