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Bilingual Program Officer - Contract - 19530
@ LRO Staffing
Ottawa, Ontario
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Overview
LRO Staffing is hiring a bilingual Program Officer on a six-month contract in Ottawa for an international development initiative with an Ottawa-based organization. The role supports program planning, coordination, reporting and stakeholder work, with hybrid arrangement (two days a week in office, including Thursday), 35 hours per week, and a rate of $30 to $40 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Support program and project planning, coordination and events
- Draft, revise and translate program documents and reports
- Support budget administration and financial tracking
- Conduct research, surveys and data analysis
- Support governance, committee and stakeholder activities
Requirements summary:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field, or equivalent combination
- 3-4 years of relevant program or development experience
- Experience with donor-funded programs and reporting
- Fluency in French and English
- Strong Microsoft Excel and organizational skills
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- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English, French |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | International relations, International development, Management, Humanities, Social sciences |
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| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 31 |
Job description
About The Opportunity
LRO Staffing is partnering with an Ottawa-based organization to recruit a Bilingual Program Officer for a six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced program or project professional with a background in international development, international affairs, or the Canadian post-secondary sector to contribute to a significant international development initiative.
Duties include but are not limited to:
The successful candidate will have the following:
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to [email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19530.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
LRO Staffing is partnering with an Ottawa-based organization to recruit a Bilingual Program Officer for a six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced program or project professional with a background in international development, international affairs, or the Canadian post-secondary sector to contribute to a significant international development initiative.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supporting the planning, implementation, and coordination of complex program and project activities
- Serving as a key point of contact for program inquiries and providing ongoing support to stakeholders
- Supporting the planning and delivery of meetings, events, forums, and other program initiatives
- Supporting communications activities and the development of program-related content and materials
- Ensuring program activities and communications align with established policies, guidelines, and requirements
- Drafting, revising, and translating a variety of program documents, reports, and materials
- Contributing to analytical, narrative, and financial reporting
- Conducting research, surveys, data analysis, and preparing reports, guidelines, and implementation plans
- Supporting budget administration, financial tracking, and related program activities
- Providing administrative and technical support to ensure the effective delivery of program activities
- Supporting governance, committee, and stakeholder activities, including meeting preparation and coordination
- Providing guidance and support to program partners and stakeholders
- Assisting with the coordination of program-related events, activities, and initiatives
- Collaborating with internal teams and a range of external partners and stakeholders
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Undergraduate degree in international relations, international development, management, humanities, social sciences, or a related field; a combination of relevant education and experience will also be considered
- 3-4 years of relevant program, project, or international development experience
- Experience planning, implementing, and administering donor-funded programs or projects; experience with government-funded international development programs is an asset
- Experience preparing implementation or work plans, narrative and financial reports, and budget projections
- Knowledge of international development, international affairs, and global issues
- Knowledge of results-based program management (RBM) and partner or country-led approaches is an asset
- Fluency in both French and English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Strong research, analytical, problem-solving, and prioritization skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, complex activities, and firm deadlines
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-organizational team
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Experience working in an international or multicultural environment is an asset
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid; two days per week in the Ottawa office, including a required Thursday onsite
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario
- Duration: Six-month contract, with an immediate start
- Hourly Rate: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour
- Hours: 35 hours per week; flexible schedule within regular business hours
Please apply by clicking the “Apply Now” button below and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to [email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 19530.
LRO Staffing values fairness, confidentiality, and human judgment in every stage of our hiring process. We do not use automated or AI-driven screening tools to assess applications. Each submission is reviewed by an experienced recruiter to ensure a thoughtful and equitable evaluation of every candidate.
Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.
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