Welfare Services Manager – Deployment support

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.

Imagine the excitement and ability to show off your incredible skills in a deployed environment (overseas) for six months evaluating and managing the operations and delivery of morale and welfare programs to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations. As a deployed Welfare Services Manager, you are enhancing the overall morale and welfare of all the troops deployed.

The Welfare Services Manager is part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based, land based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among our CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment.

You will have the opportunity to plan, coordinate, and manage a variety of business lines, such as retail, fitness, recreation, sports, travel, and barbering. You will utilize previous managerial experience, coupled with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to provide the highest level of service to Canadian and/or partner nation clientele.

In addition, you will assist with recreational activities and events. Keeping the military energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the difficulties of military operations, and live healthy, balanced lives.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that does not come along often!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Sports Administration, Recreation Management, or a related field

A valid driver’s license (Province)

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Experience

In planning, coordinating and managing multi-business operations

In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation

In managing facilities

In budget administration

In personnel administration

In planning, coordinating and evaluating the operations of establishments engaged in retail sales

In loss prevention

In planning, coordinating, managing and/or evaluating the operations and delivery of travel programs

Competencies

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

Additional Qualifications Prior to Deployment

Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment

Security screening

Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C, or willingness to obtain upon hire

Ability to walk and lift, carry, pull/or push heavy items

Recruiting for positions with multiple language requirements.

• English Essential

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Candidates meeting the Bilingual Essential requirement will be considered for all available positions (both English Essential and Bilingual Essential).

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.