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. For more information on our organization, please visit www.cfmws.com. Fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs are delivered by PSP on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada and in deployed operations. PSP delivers evidence-based programs, which contribute to the health and well-being of the military community and the operational effectiveness of the CAF.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our team. This position will allow you to use your talents to develop business strategies, such as merchandizing and packages, policies, programs and their objectives for communications and marketing activities. Do you like communications, marketing, events and adventure? We are waiting for you to join us in a dynamic environment! Under the direction of the Deputy Manager, the Marketing and Communication Coordinator will be responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating the marketing activities for local Personnel Support Programs (PSP). The incumbent designs, develops and implements marketing activities and advertising campaigns. As a Marketing and communication coordinator, you will plan, execute and coordinate advertising events and promotions. Additionally, you will develop and maintain the local PSP website and social media platforms.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a related discipline AND some years of experience in communications and marketing, or in a related field OR College diploma or certificate in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline AND several years of experience in communications and marketing, or in a related field OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered Experience In initiating market research studies and the analysis of their findings In developing marketing strategies for new areas of business In the preparation of advertising campaigns In project management Of web page maintenance In budget administration In developing, implementing and assessing communications strategies In preparing documents, papers and press releases (Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web) In print & digital media and media relations In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing and in programs such as Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator and Canva In HTML and CSS
Knowledge
Of communications and marketing principles Of communication, information and public relations techniques Of sponsorship programs and initiatives Of sports, leisure and community programs Of budget management Of preparing information for websites and social media platforms. Of the military environment, an asset 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 savings plans (TFSA, RRSPs).

Training and Learning Opportunities: Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) and Advanced Learning Program (ALP), that may provide financial support to pursue post-secondary education, payment of professional association memberships, access to a large range of online learning opportunities and free second language training.

Perks: As a member of the military community, you have access to discounts through CFAppreciation, can collect rewards points at the CANEX stores and have access to no interest payment plans on purchases.
OTHER INFORMATION
RELOCATION: \xc2\xb7 Relocation benefits will not be provided
START DATE
As soon as possible
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION
CFMWS is strongly committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage you to self-identify if you are a woman, an indigenous person, a person with a disability and/or a member of a visible minority group.
Job Reference: CFMWS06149