Corporate Communication Officer

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 Corporate Communications Officer will plan, manage, develop and execute corporate communications plans for projects and initiatives, from needs assessment, planning, and content development to distribution. They will create and implement corporate communications policies and materials that reflect the organization’s strategic objectives and brand expression. They will develop engaging public-facing corporate communications collateral, including but not limited to publications, promotional items, fact sheets, and advertisements, key messages, speaking remarks, web content and presentations.

Our ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has excellent writing skills, and is experienced in implementing corporate communications plans.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Communications, Marketing, Public/Media Relations, or a related field AND several years of experience in communications, public/media relations or in a related field

Experience

In managing, developing and executing communications plans

In planning, coordinating and delivering corporate materials

In assessing strategic communications approach and/or stakeholder engagement issues

In communications and public relations

In drafting and editing strategic communications and stakeholder engagement materials

In planning and conducting presentations and meetings

In conducting research and analysis

In writing for different audiences, including digital spaces

In working with graphics and/or promotional designers

In project management

In negotiating service contracts and working with various suppliers

In budget administration

In managing websites and content management systems

Competencies

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

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Advanced Level

Writing: Functional Level

Oral: Advanced Level

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 a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

07 July 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.