About NIEFS
With over 35 years of service, North Island Employment Foundations Society (NIEFS) plays a vital role in workforce development across the Vancouver Island North region. Known for building strong partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, and individuals, NIEFS empowers people to achieve sustainable employment and supports employers in finding the right talent.
As the region’s leading employment agency, NIEFS has earned numerous accolades, including Non-profit of the Year, Business of the Year, and Diversity Leadership awards from the Campbell River Chamber of Commerce. Their impact has also been recognized at the provincial level, receiving Career Development Organization of the Year from the BC Career Development Association and Employment Organization of the Year from the Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training (ASPECT).
The Ask
With the end-of-life for Drupal 7 fast approaching, NIEFS needed a trusted development partner to lead the charge on migrating their site to Drupal 10. The project needed more than a simple technical upgrade—it required a thoughtful overhaul that would keep what worked, enhance what didn’t, and future-proof the site for continued growth and usability.
Specifically, NIEFS was looking for:
- A complete rebuild from Drupal 7 to Drupal 10 in a LAMP environment
- Optimization of existing PHP code for improved performance
- Reliance on Drupal core functionality to minimize maintenance of custom modules
- Training for content editors and admins to confidently manage site content
The Solution
Cheeky Monkey Media partnered with NIEFS to bring their vision to life—focusing on accessibility, usability, and long-term sustainability.
Working in collaboration with Boleyn Media Group on the site’s refreshed design, the development team focused on delivering a modern, intuitive, and accessible user experience. The new Drupal 10 site was designed to streamline internal workflows, improve performance, and make it easier for users to find what they need.
A key component of the rebuild was an upgraded job board, built to enhance how employers post positions and how job seekers explore opportunities. With an emphasis on efficiency and ease of use, the new system helps NIEFS continue to serve their community with the same reliability and excellence they’ve become known for.
