French Editorial Coordinator

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Vacancy Notice

This posting is for a an existing position 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 of Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Canada’s identity is a commitment to medical ethics, independence, neutrality, and impartiality. We go where people’s 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 MSF’s medical humanitarian work. In 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 Canada’s 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 Canada's brand guidelines and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) recommendations, and web and SEO best practices.While 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 MSF's 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 Canada you’ll receive a comprehensive, people‑focused 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 development—all within an inclusive, values‑driven 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. 

 

Position pay range$64,251—$64,251 CAD

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.