French Editorial Coordinator

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Vacancy Notice

This posting is for a an existingposition and is not intended to create an ongoing candidate pool for future openings. Qualified applications will be individually assessed for this role only.

Applications will be accepted until 09:00am EDT on Friday April 17 2026

Status: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week

At the core ofDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canadas identity is a commitment to medical ethics independence neutrality and go where peoples medical needs are greatest. These ideals have driven every aspect of our work from medical care and logistical coordination to finance and communications since MSF was established in 1971.

The French Editorial Coordinator reports to the Editorial Manager and works closely with the French Editor and the communications digital and fundraising teams and other departments as needed to help raise awareness across Canada of MSFs medical humanitarian collaboration with the French Editor they must ensure adherence to MSF style guidelines and voice in all written French content assigned to their review. The French Editorial Coordinator may write translate edit or review written and digital content in French and support the French Editor in the editorial process for all MSF Canada print and digital content. Additionally the French Editorial Coordinator will contribute marketing-specific expertise to advise and support the creation of marketing copy (e.g. taglines headlines calls to action short-form campaign text etc.) that ensure clarity emotional resonance and alignment with MSF Canadas voice.

MSF Canada is looking for someone who will be responsible for:

• As assigned by the French Editor review French-language materials produced by MSF Canada and other MSF offices (web content email letters social media posts etc.) to ensure accuracy quality of language adherence to MSF Canadas brand guidelines and Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) recommendations and web and SEO best most content is translated through DeepL or in some cases by external translators the French Editorial Coordinator may also support some ad hoc translation requests (e.g. live-tweeting in French during virtual events quick-turnaround French translation of tweets) as assigned
• Propose and create French marketing copy for MSF Canada campaigns and products (e.g. taglines headlines calls to action short-form campaign text etc.) to help meet communications fundraising and advocacy goals across the organization
• Stay informed of MSFs international projects operational updates and public communication guidance to ensure French language communication tools produced by MSF Canada contain the most up-to-date and accurate information

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The successful candidate will bring to MSF Canada:

• Experience in French copy-editing and translation
• Experience working in French-language communications or marketing environments (e.g. a marketing agency etc.)
• Experience writing or adapting French marketing or fundraising copy including headlines taglines and calls to action
• Ability to apply marketing and audience engagement principles to written content
• Demonstrated experience in print production web publishing and writing/editing content for social media
• High level of attention to detail thoroughness and consistency in content and proofreading
• Experience with the use of inclusive language
• Commitment to MSF Principles and cross cultural awareness
• Proficiency in verbal and written English and French

From MSF Canadayoull receive a comprehensive peoplefocused benefits package that supports your wellbeing financial security and growth. This includes generous time off flexible hybrid work a modern and accessible workspace strong health and lifestyle coverage employer-funded retirement savings family support programs and annual professional developmentall within an inclusive valuesdriven culture.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada; MSF Canada is not able to support or relocate candidates from outside Canada.

NOTE: Any questions or concerns regarding accommodation and accessibility may be addressed to the Human Resources team.

MSF adopts a safeguarding culture where personnel and communities are and feel safe and valued throughout their involvement with the organization where individuals know who to go to with any concerns and are confident that they will be listened to and heard without personal or professional repercussions and where the organization strives to adopt the highest standards of practice across all areas of safeguarding rather than setting for the minimum standard in order to be legally compliant.

Application questions are in lieu of a cover letter. Please provide only your resume.