Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC)

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The MFRC office is located in the Ralston Community Centre, Building R35 - Dugway Drive. 

MFRC Coffee & Chat

Come on down to the MFRC Reception Area (located in the Ralston Community Centre) for your morning coffee (or tea!). Start your day off with a quick brew and catch up with friends and MFRC staff...stay on top of what's going on. We are open for coffee mornings on weekdays between 8:45-11:30 AM. See you there folks! 

We are Hiring

Job Opportunity: Communications & Outreach Coordinator
Location: Ralston Village (CFB Suffield)
Status: Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 37.5 hrs/week
Salary: $54,959-$62,918

The Suffield MFRC is seeking a dynamic and passionate Communications & Outreach Coordinator to help us elevate our mission and connect with military and veteran families, as well as the broader military community. This is a key role responsible for creating and executing communication strategies that promote our services, programs, and events through various digital channels, community outreach, and event promotion.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Communications & Content Strategy: Develop and implement an annual communication plan covering newsletters, blogs, promotional materials, and social media.
• Digital Marketing & Social Media: Manage and grow social media presence, promote services and events, and analyze campaign performance.
• Website & Email Engagement: Maintain website updates and manage email campaigns to keep the community informed.
• Radio, Blog & Podcast Media: Create and manage multimedia content to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.
• Event Promotion & Community Outreach: Plan, promote, and cover events while collaborating with local organizations.
• Brand Consistency & Messaging: Ensure clear, consistent messaging across all platforms, aligning with organizational values.
• Performance Tracking & Optimization: Monitor marketing effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field
• At least two years of experience in marketing, communications, or a similar role (preferably in nonprofit or military settings)
• Proficiency in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) and content management tools (e.g., Hootsuite, Buffer)
• Experience with design software (e.g. Canva) and email marketing platforms (e.g. Constant Contact)
• Strong organizational, project management, and communication skills
• A passion for supporting military families and an understanding of their unique challenges
• French language skills are an asset
• Standard Level C First Aid/CPR/AED

Additional Requirements:

• Government Reliability Screening, Criminal Records (Vulnerability Sector Screening) and Intervention Record Check
• Possession of a valid passport, willingness to travel by air 
• Must be adaptable and thrive in a team-oriented environment

Why Join Us?

As the Communications & Outreach Coordinator, you'll play a critical role in connecting military families with the services and support they need. Your work will have a direct impact on our ability to serve this community and make a meaningful difference in their lives. If you’re a creative, proactive individual with a passion for communications and community outreach, we want to hear from you!

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] (Attention Kerry Goldring)

 The Suffield MFRC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

CFB Suffield MFRC Privacy Policy

The CFB Suffield Military Family Resource Centre (MFRC) respects and protects the privacy of its clients. The MFRC and/or the Child/Youth Services department may ask for your personal information (name, address, phone number and third party information such as emergency contact names and numbers) when registering for some programs/activities. This information is required for contact/follow-up purposes, invoicing and collection where applicable. The MFRC and the Child/Youth Services department will not disclose your information to any third parties without your consent, unless circumstances such as legal, medical or security reasons make it impossible or impractical to seek consent. To ensure the privacy of our clients, all information collected by the MFRC is used solely for MFRC purposes identified, under strict confidentiality in compliance with the Privacy Code for Military Family Services Program (MFSP). If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices, you may contact our Executive Director, Elaine Giles at 403-544-5567.

Board of Directors

MFRC's are managed by a volunteer board of directors, represented by a majority of military family members. Board members are elected by the community. They assess local needs, in order to avoid duplication of community services and resources, while determining priorities and providing leadership of the delivery of the national Military Family Services Program. We are currently recruiting for CAF spousal Board Members. Please submit letter of interest and Resume to the CFB Suffield Board of Directors for consideration ([email protected])