Air Line Pilots Association Is Hiring A Bilingual Communications Specialist

Bilingual Communications Specialist 🌐✈️

The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the world's largest airline pilot union and a leader in aviation safety, is seeking a talented Bilingual Communications Specialist for our Toronto, Ontario office in Mississauga. Join us in shaping impactful pilot communications and advocacy efforts across North America!

About the Role

As a Bilingual Communications Specialist, you will deliver strategic and tactical communication support to ALPA, its International Committees, and Master Executive Councils (MECs). Your expertise will help develop effective pilot communication plans, execute campaigns supporting collective bargaining and advocacy priorities, and manage diverse outreach initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic counsel to pilot groups, guiding communication development, packaging, placement, and timing to meet MEC goals 🎯
• Design and execute programs supporting collective bargaining, advocacy, media relations, social media, paid digital media, community/stakeholder relations, and outreach efforts 📢💻
• Transform complex aviation safety, legal, and economic data into clear visual narratives for videos and graphics 🎥🖼️
• Identify innovative messaging methods for diverse audiences, selecting optimal media channels for maximum impact 📊
• Balance multiple media projects, editing copy for email, social media, and video content, while anticipating new visual messaging needs 🎬📝
• Collaborate with ALPA staff to develop multimedia content supporting pilot initiatives and campaigns 🧑‍💻🤝
• Travel locally, nationally, and internationally (20-25%) as needed ✈️

What We’re Looking For

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations, or related field; master’s or postgraduate coursework preferred 🎓
• Experience: 3+ years in communications roles; 5+ years preferred, especially within aviation, labor unions, or advocacy 🌍✈️
• Bilingual Fluency: Professional proficiency in English and French (oral and written), including translation skills 🇫🇷🇺🇸
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and handle complex information effectively 🗣️🕒
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with MS Office, basic videography and editing, Adobe Creative Suite, Vyond (desirable), HTML (plus), and web content management tools 🖥️🎬
• Additional Qualities: Strong judgment, professionalism, adaptability, and a proactive approach to developing communication strategies 💡

Physical Demands

This role involves daily computer and device use, local travel, and occasional lifting of items up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations are available to support physical activities necessary for success in this position.

What ALPA Offers 🎁

• Competitive salary range: CAD $109,431 – CAD $156,331
• Enhanced benefits including 14% employer RRSP contributions, paid vacation, holidays, volunteer days, and generous leave policies 🏖️
• Company-paid health, dental, vision, life insurance, critical illness, and disability coverage ❤️
• Education reimbursement covering 100% of eligible expenses 🎓
• Partial remote work opportunities after six months 🏡

Additional Information

This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement. Please submit an online portfolio showcasing your previous work as part of your application.

Note: Relocation assistance is not provided.