Graphic Designer

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

The Graphic Designer designs camera-ready and digital ads for Base publications. You perform quality control on all projects produced to guarantee industry standards are met. You pre-flight files to ensure all pre-press specifications - specific to press or final output requirements are included and accurate. You coordinate project development through design process, maintain contact with the customer regarding timelines, amendments alterations and ensure timely receipt of client approvals for delivery of project. You maintain a schedule of all graphic projects.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College Diploma or Certificate in graphic design, commercial art or graphic communication or a related field AND some years of experience in multimedia or a related field OR High school diploma AND several years of experience in graphic design, commercial art or graphic communications including multimedia.

Experience

1. In newspaper and publication design and layout
2. In MAC troubleshooting
3. In creating and producing graphic materials using a wide range of media, methods, techniques and equipment
4. In graphic design for the WWW
5. In using desktop publishing programs
6. In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Competencies

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English 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 : 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: cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of 5 May 2025 and end date of 28 August 2025.

START DATE

May 5 2025

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.