Social Media Assistant

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the Corporate Services Manager, the Social Media Assistant assists in the promotion of Personnel Support Programs (PSP) activities and services and specials events activities for the military community. They upload content on platforms including, but not limited to, website, social media, newsletter and local newspapers. They assist in the development and preparation of stories, advertisements, posters, and other materials for publication, edits and uploads texts, images and videos on the department's digital platforms. They collect and propose topics for digital and traditional platforms. They participate in media and local events, suggest and prepare visual contents adapted to target audience.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Social Media, Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field AND some years of experience in social media or a related field.

Experience

• In graphic design
• In producing media relations social media content
• In search engine optimization
• In social media marketing
• In using social media analytics tools
• In the use of social media platforms
• In digital survey writing
• In digital form creation
• In broadcasting on social media
• In video and photo editing
• In publishing content online
• In media text writing
• In content redesign

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

French Essential

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 CF One Member Appreciation.

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

As soon as possible.

TYPE OF POSITION: Full-time, temporary

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