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.

As Editor you will plan, organize and manage the content, style, editing and layout of the journal. You will ensure coverage of local events and news operations in liaison with base units and especially with PAOs and the imaging section. You will contact as many people as possible, enquire about other CAF publications, and also foreign press material. You will ensure the integration of the newspaper and the various communications across social media and in collaboration with corporate services and the independent sales representative ensure the advertising content

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Communications or a related discipline AND some years of experience

OR

College diploma or certificate in Journalism, Administration, Communications, or related discipline AND several years of experience

Experience

In planning, organizing and coordinating newspaper publications

In writing and editing newspaper stories

In project management

In personnel administration

In desktop publishing tools, software and applications

In applying policies, procedures and regulations

Competencies

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

French Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

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.

PSP: Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.

April 7th 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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.