Communication Support

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4 Wing Cold Lake Military Family Resource Centre Society (MFRCS) is currently seeking a highly motivated person to to join our team in the Communication Support position. Reporting to the Executive Director the Communications Support role will provide bilingual communications services for Military Family Resource Centre Society in Cold Lake Alberta.

About the role : Reporting to the Executive Director, the Communications Support role will provide bilingual communications services for Military Family Resource Centre Society in Cold Lake Alberta.

Prepare communication materials into equivalent communication for the purpose of sending to the francophone community.

Directly liaise with the CAF Official Translation Department.

Upload translated content and maintain the CFMWS web page.

Reproduce the English newsletter into French newsletter using translated content.

Report statistical data regarding program use and activities. This includes statistical input for all of marketing and communications into required databases.

Prepare reports, as required.

Assist in drafting standards and procedures for the program.

Assist in the layout and development of print media products for communication purposes.

Maintain and distribute francophone program brochures and pamphlets.

Assisting in special events as required.

Assist in developing and conducting evaluations to measure the success of the communications plan.

Comply with MFRCS policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation.

Comply with the requirements of the 4 Wing health and safety programs.

Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

College diploma or certificate in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or equivalent, or a related field AND some years of experience in marketing, communications, graphic design, or a related field

OR

High school diploma AND several years’ experience in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field

OR

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

Knowledge

Of community development programs and projects

Of family resource programs

Of community service agencies and organizations

Of social media, website management and graphic arts software

Must have a strong command in both official languages both oral and written.

Experience

Strong communication skills in both official languages.

In developing and maintaining databases and/or spreadsheets for information system management

Software experience with Canva

In managing social media sites

In developing newsletters

In maintaining websites

Ideally able to provide a portfolio of previous marketing and communications.

Core Characteristics

Team Player

Collaborate with others to achieve effective and efficient results. Seek and welcome others’ ideas.

Customer Focus

Understand customer needs, be responsive and exceed expectations. Ensure that daily work is customer focused.

Positive Attitude

Take pride in a job well done. Learn from setbacks or failures as well as from successful efforts.

Excellence

Perform high quality work in a timely and efficient manner. Take responsibility for safety in the workplace.

Competence

Seek learning opportunities and participate in training and other self-development activities.

Job Types : Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 22.50 per week

Salary : $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Benefits :

  • Company events
  • Flexible schedule

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Cold Lake, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education :

  • Secondary School (preferred)

Experience :

  • public relations: 1 year (preferred)