Communications Coordinator

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

The incumbent writes and revises feature articles, editorials, website texts, presentations, brochures and publications, information materials and other means of communication. Conducts research and interviews for feature articles and publications. Participates in the development and production of brochures, posters and other means of communication and promotion. Responds to general inquiries from internal clients. Collaborates with committees and organizations, and coordinates the details and logistics of projects and activities such as sponsorships. Contacts and consults with stakeholders and clients at various levels of the organization regarding communications files. Updates links and website content and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the Communications Section.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field AND several years of experience in communications, or in a related field

Experience

In drafting, editing, and issuing feature articles, editorials, web site content, presentations, backgrounders, and any other required informative and promotional texts
In interviewing and researching for news articles
In responding to internal clients requests for information
In establishing and maintaining client contact and support
In writing, editing, and updating written standards operating procedures
In coordinating approval processes

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

As soon as possible

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.