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
Imagine spending time with a great group of people and sharing your passions. We are searching for energetic and talented people to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our community.
Our recreation leaders work in multiple fun positions in various locations and program formats ranging from weekly classes to day camps and facility bookings. In each program, you will have the opportunity to lead activities that help our community members learn new skills and make social connections.
You will be working mainly with (preschoolers, children, youth, adults and seniors) in this position.
You will be leading (arts and crafts, fitness and wellness, performing arts, sports and outdoor adventure) activities.
You will get experience designing recreational programs, teaching and leading individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Working for us is a great way to turn your passion into a career. This is your chance to get paid to play.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
High school diploma
(OR An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered)
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
A valid driver’s license (Province), an asset
HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport (successful completion by end of probation)
HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation)
Experience
In working with children
In programming activities for children
In leading children in activities
In ensuring safety protocols and procedures
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential / Bilingual an asset
Reading: None
Writing: None
Oral: Functional
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
Learning and Development: Free second language training.
Discover all the benefits that the SBMFC offers by visiting
https://sbmfc.ca/benefits.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg) The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.
PSP:
Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.
Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.
This is a casual position working no more than (13 1/3 or 12 ½) hours per week. Casual employees are hired on a temporary basis for a fixed period of time not exceeding twelve months. A new contract can be issued without a break in service.
This position may be required to work evenings and weekends
START DATE
As soon as possible
INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION
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.
Job Reference: CFMWS19197
