Communications Manager

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.

Are you a skilled communicator and a team player with great interpersonal skills? Are you creative and autonomous? Do you have an interest in meaningful employee engagement, strategic and contextual thinking, developing engaging communications strategies, content creation and storytelling? If so, we would like to meet you.

The Corporate Services Manager (Communications Manager) plans, coordinates, and manages the PSP Corporate Services Program (marketing, sponsorship, communication, etc.) at CFB Esquimalt. They develop budgets and business plans for the PSP corporate services activities, and controls assets and authorize financial transactions/commitments within an approved budget. The Corporate Services Manager negotiates and manages agreements and accounts for the PSP corporate services activities, manages the Lookout Newspaper and website, and identifies and solicits sponsorship opportunities.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College Diploma or Certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales or Advertising or a related field AND several years of experience in sales and marketing or a related field

AND

A valid Driver’s License (BC)

Experience

In corporate sponsorship and sales solicitation

In market research

Knowledge of community newspaper practices

In developing sponsorship packages and contracts

In managing projects

In negotiating and managing contracts

In writing proposals for funding

In promotion, event marketing, media and field marketing initiatives

In budget administration

In personnel administration

Competencies

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

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.

June 30, 2025

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.