Bilingual Copywriter (6 month FTC)

DEPT®•Toronto, ON

13h•CA$50,000 - CA$60,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of our Global Studios team. We create emotive yet conversion-focused ideas, products and campaigns at scale and speed. Our specialty is hyper-personalised, digital communications that change perceptions, shape new behaviours, and shift market share for our clients. As a Bilingual Copywriter (English/French Canadian - FR-CA), you’ll write, shape, and localize onsite and CRM content across a diverse portfolio of brands. You will work closely with key stakeholders to produce high-quality marketing copy, seamlessly pivoting between different brand voices, project types, and fast-evolving client needs across both English and Canadian French-speaking markets. You will work closely with Sr. Copywriters to follow and improve upon creative standards, processes, and guidelines to maximise quality and minimise churn. This role requires a genuine passion for the craft of copywriting, a high degree of creative agility, a deep understanding of French Canadian cultural nuances and Quebec market dynamics, and a forward-thinking mindset eager to explore how technical and digital advancements can elevate our storytelling.

Requirements

Native or professional fluency in written and spoken French Canadian (FR-CA) and English, with an exceptional grasp of localized grammar, regional idioms, and cultural nuances.
2+ years copywriting experience; a background in a Canadian agency or brand environment is preferred.
Proven experience in translation, transcreation, or localization copywriting specifically for the Quebec market.
Experience in e-commerce/transportation technology is a plus.
Exposure to multi-channel digital copy and brand development; a background in social media content and copywriting is preferred.
Ability to produce error-free marketing content that sells in both English and Canadian French.
Confidence in taking ownership of individual work with support from a Sr. Copywriter.
Ability to work at a fast pace on large marketing campaigns with many assets.
An understanding of the importance of consistency across different touchpoints of a user journey.
Ability to communicate ideas clearly and enthusiastically.
A collaborative approach to getting things done.
A supportive, proactive attitude towards projects.

Nice To Haves

Experience in e-commerce/transportation technology is a plus.
a background in social media content and copywriting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create clear, effective, and original copy and content for a variety of client CRM and onsite marketing channels in both English and Canadian French.
Transcreate and adapt English campaign concepts into culturally resonant French Canadian (FR-CA) copy, ensuring the core message, tone, and regional relevance remain intact.
Iterate on copy changes quickly and effectively with guidance from Sr. Copywriters, adapting fluidly as project scopes shift.
Master and switch between differing client tones of voice and brand guidelines with ease across both languages.
Identify and communicate creative opportunities through competitor research, trends, and emerging technological advances in digital copy within Quebec and the Canadian Francophone markets.
Collaborate with Designers and Creative Directors to push creative boundaries across different styles and formats.
Contribute to team creative brainstorms and proactively champion forward-thinking copy solutions.
Proactively support other Copywriters regionally and globally.

Benefits

A flexible, hybrid/remote working policy
An excellent salary based on experience and equal pay policies
Mental health support, and company sick pay scheme.
15 days paid holiday annually (plus Public Holidays).
Refreshments are provided in the office all week.
Enhanced family friendly policies to support new parents.
Social and Cultural Events, plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues through organised activities and celebrations.
Inspirational Talks, bringing the outside in with regular guest speakers and events.
Learning and Development, supporting your growth with continuous opportunities to learn and advance.
Buddy Programme: You will be paired with a ‘Buddy’ to help you through your first weeks’ at DEPT®.
A reputation for doing good. DEPT® has been a Certified B Corp® since 2021 and named ‘Agency of the Year’ at both The Lovies and The Webby Awards.
Awesome clients. Whether big or small, local or global — at DEPT® you’ll get the opportunity to work with clients of all sizes and across all industries. And we celebrate all of our successes together!
The opportunity for possibility. We want to enable you to do what you do best and help you develop your skills further with training, development and certifications.
Global annual DEPT® Cares Month in which employees come together and donate their skills to support local charities.