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Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Saint-Gabriel-de-Valcartier; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) invites applications for an Editor to plan, organize and manage content, editing and layout for the newspaper, community guidebook and newsletter.

You will liaise with base units and Public Affairs Officers to cover local events, and integrate newspaper content with social media and advertising across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or related discipline with some experience.
• Experience in planning, coordinating newspaper publications and writing/editing stories.
• Competencies include client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, teamwork and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage content, style, editing and layout of the newspaper, community guidebook and newsletter.
• Ensure coverage of local events and news with base units and Public Affairs Officers.
• Coordinate with social media and other corporate services for advertising content.

Skills

Editing

News writing

Project management

Desktop publishing

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Client focus

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/PR/Communications

Tools

Desktop publishing tools

Job description

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! 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 ROLE

As Editor you will plan, organize and manage the content, style, editing and layout of the newspaper, the military community guidebook and the newsletter. You will ensure coverage of local events and news operations in liaison with base units and especially with Public Affairs Officers and the imaging section.

You will establish as many contacts as possible, stay informed 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 to ensure the advertising content.

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelors’ degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Communications or a related discipline AND some 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.

Language Requirements

French Essential

Benefits Available

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

Other Information

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.

START DATE

September 21, 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

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.

Quebec