Communications & Partnership Coordinator - Soldier - Ottawa, Canada - CFMWS

CFMWS

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services.

We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

The Soldier On Communications and Outreach team is an Ottawa-based group of passionate and detail-oriented achievers who deliver the annual Soldier On Communications and Outreach plan.

They tell the Soldier On story centered on the experience of the Soldier On member through their participation in sport, recreational and creative pursuits to help to inspire, empower and enable their recovery.

The Communications and Outreach Team supports all regional Soldier On elements as they deliver the operational impact of Soldier On.

If you're a talented and organized individual, with a passion for social enterprises and for making a positive difference in people's lives, consider yourself a team player, who is ready to contribute to a diverse and passionate team, and are meticulous and detail-oriented, you will thrive on the Soldier On Communications and Outreach team.

Join us as we help Soldier On members fuel their recoveries through participation on Soldier On activities

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED 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 preparing correspondence and reports
In drafting and editing content for promotional material, publications and social media
In working with graphic artists, photographers and multimedia specialists
In using content management systems and graphic design software
In project coordination
In conducting research and analyzing information

Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual Essential

Reading:
Functional

Writing:
Functional

Oral:
Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits**:
Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance:
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:

Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks:
Discounts through CFAppreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION

Fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs are delivered by PSP on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada and in deployed operations. PSP delivers evidencebased programs, which contribute to the health and wellbeing of the military community and operational effectiveness of the CAF.
This position has an assigned location and may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost if required. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.

START DATE
06 January 2023

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

Job Reference:
CFMWS04995