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.
Where fitness matters!
Supporting a culture of Fitness, working alongside the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and actively preparing them to defend and serve our country could be your path to an extremely fulfilling career.
As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as a Fitness Coordinator, you will plan, organize, coordinate and assess the delivery of unit/base tactical fitness programs for a highly motivated and professional clientele. Your team will be required to deliver programs entrenched on established employment standards to ensure the members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations.
Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of what’s possible. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to coordinate programs and services that are grounded in cutting edge scientific research and supported by state-of-the-art technology.
For more information: Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) | About Us | CFMWS
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma in Exercise Sciences, or a related field
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Current National Lifeguard Certificate (NL) qualifications, as required
Experience
In planning, organizing, and coordinating the delivery of physical fitness programs
In evaluating physical fitness
In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
In instructing physical fitness training sessions
In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
In personnel administration
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Functional
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: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and 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: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
Fitness: Much like the Canadian Armed Forces client we support, our employees are expected to lead by example in the delivery of the programs and services we offer. We encourage our staff to maintain a high level of Fitness and we dedicate time for them to stay fit during work hours.
As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a physical fitness test (FORCE Evaluation) and must achieve a minimum level of Bronze.
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
May 5, 2025
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.
