Senior Communications and Public Relations Advisor

Working language: French

This position is primarily conducted in French. Professional fluency in French (spoken and written) is required.

You’ll thrive and find fulfillment in this role if…

• You want to put your expertise to work for a meaningful cause that mobilizes people and creates real impact.
• You see communications as a strategic lever and know how to turn ideas or complex issues into clear, compelling messages.
• You enjoy working at the heart of high-visibility, fast-paced projects where precision makes all the difference.
• You excel at managing multiple initiatives at once, with structure, sound judgment, and a strong big-picture mindset.
• You value the quality of relationships just as much as results, and naturally build lasting trust.
• You thrive in an environment where collaboration, respect, and enjoying working together are part of everyday life.

The role

Reporting to the Director, Communications and Community Relations, and working within the Communications and Engagement Vice Presidency, the person in this role will actively contribute to raising the profile of Enfant Soleil by supporting communication strategies, public relations, and high-impact media and philanthropic initiatives.

In the context of a maternity leave replacement, this is a key role requiring someone who can step into ongoing files, collaborate closely with multiple internal teams and external partners, and ensure professional continuity across major projects. The Senior Communications and Public Relations Advisor will support Enfant Soleil’s mission, notably by:

• Implementing communication and public relations strategies;
• Actively contributing to major visibility projects (announcements, events, campaigns, Telethon);
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, external suppliers, ambassadors, and media collaborators;
• Ensuring rigorous, consistent execution aligned with the overall communications strategy.

Corporate communications and public relations

• Writing and producing corporate content (press releases, PR tools, institutional copy);
• Managing media relations and ensuring proactive media monitoring;
• Identifying opportunities for media coverage;
• Supporting corporate announcements (grants, appointments, inaugurations, special situations).

Strategic project coordination and management

• Supporting internal teams (campaigns, events, partnerships, marketing, donations) in ideation and deployment of communication initiatives;
• Contributing to the planning and management of high-visibility projects (e.g., provincial announcements, Telethon, shoots, hospital visits);
• Ensuring message consistency, adherence to timelines, and smooth collaboration.

Ambassador and spokesperson relations

• Building and maintaining relationships with ambassadors and host groups;
• Coordinating their involvement in projects and events with the relevant teams;
• Contributing to a professional and human experience aligned with Enfant Soleil’s values.

Your experience

• University degree in communications or a related field;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in communications, public relations, or a similar media environment;
• Excellent French writing skills, with clarity, rigor, and strong messaging;
• Proven experience in project management;
• Comfort working in highly visible and sometimes sensitive media environments;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ease with collaboration tools (Monday, an asset).

Your strengths and natural talents

• Strong ability to manage multiple files simultaneously with structure and composure;
• Solution-oriented mindset with a strong focus on service and relationships;
• Team spirit, interdisciplinary collaboration, and natural leadership;
• Sound judgment, diplomacy, and emotional intelligence;
• Proactive approach and ability to lead projects from A to Z;
• Comfort in demanding environments (tight deadlines, media pressure, competing priorities);
• Ability to quickly integrate and ensure smooth continuity of projects.

Your future work environment

• A team of passionate, dedicated, and people-focused colleagues;
• Internal training provided by experienced team members;
• A flexible schedule based on a 35-hour work week;
• Competitive benefits: group insurance, retirement savings plan (RRSP), employee assistance program;
• A warm work atmosphere and collaborative culture;
• Work-life balance;
• Summer schedule;
• A compensation plan aligned with pay equity;
• Flexible hybrid remote work;
• Vacation, personal days, and additional time off during the holidays.

Contract: 16-month temporary contract (maternity leave replacement), from May 2026 to September 2027.

Location: Québec City or Montréal area (flexible hybrid remote work).

Travel: Must be able to travel for a few days when required (valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle required).

Start date: May 2026.

Send us your application: recrutement@enfantsoleil.ca

Enfant Soleil is committed to employment equity and encourages women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply. The masculine form is used for simplicity. Only selected candidates will be contacted.