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 Child and Youth Program Supervisor plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.
Our services are tailored to help families with the challenges they may face due to military life and make the most of everyday activities such as going to the playground or day camp. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work. Whether families need to sign the kids up for swimming lessons, improve their fitness, or make friends in a new community, our services are here to help.
You will have a diverse portfolio, providing programs to preschoolers, school age children, and youth. Each day will be different as you supervise, coordinate and manage the details of community recreation programming of all kinds, including school break day camps and special events. You will have a chance to expand your skills and share
your passions as you mentor staff and volunteers all with the goal of improving the quality of life for our military families.
We are looking for a dynamic, independent, and motivated individual to join our team, helping us ensure recreation is all about fun!
Education, Certifications and Licenses
High School Diploma AND several years of experience in a related field.
AND
Valid driver’s license
Current CPR and basic First Aid qualifications
HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
Vulnerable Sector Check
Experience
In working with youth
In youth leadership
In providing customer service
In personnel administration
In developing and implementing recreational and/or sport activities
In recruiting and working with volunteers
In establishing and maintaining partnerships
In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
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
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location in Colwood, BC.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.
Hours for this position are primarily Tuesday to Saturday.
September 02, 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.
