Graphic Designer-EN at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

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

Do you love to create, design, inspire, and collaborate with a small team for a greater purpose? We are looking for a passionate graphic designer to support the Royal Canadian Navy and the extended Defence community at CFB Esquimalt.

In this role, you will support a wide range of design projects from digital newspaper layouts to posters, brochures, business cards, communications materials, and more. We have a balance of both structured requests with brand guidelines and unstructured ‘free-to-create’ projects where you can add your own creative flair.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, organized, and comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment. They bring a solution-based mindset along with an enthusiasm to explore new ways to promote and communicate through design materials.

Get your InDesign and Illustrator skills ready to join this dynamic team and bring your creativity to the Lookout Newspaper and the Navy!

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Experience

In creating and maintaining graphics and desktop publishing

In using computer software applications for graphic design

In Photoshop, Illustrator, Design and web content manager software utilizing Macintosh systems

In newsgathering, and digital photography

In ad design and page layout

In pre-press services

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

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.

START DATE

Contract Start Date: 15 December 2025

Contract End Date: 12 July 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.

British Columbia