Assistant Editor

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.

Under the supervision of the Canadian Forces Newspaper Manager, the Assistant Editor assists in the preparation of stories, advertisements, posters, and other material for publication and proofreads material. They ensure stories and photos meet quality, content and deadline standards, and submit them for final approval.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Journalism, Communications, or a related field and some years of experience in the newspaper industry

Knowledge

Of publishing guidelines including marketing, design and print production principles

Of various types of advertising

Of layout, design, photo and publishing software systems

Of bookkeeping practices

Of Canadian Press (CP) style

Experience

In creating ads/page designs for news site

In office administration

In writing articles following journalism guidelines

In using Web design software

English Essential / Bilingual (French and English) an Asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

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 part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening.

This position typically follows a Monday through Friday, normal business hours schedule with some evenings and weekends required.

June, 1, 2026.

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.