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.
Do you truly believe in the Power of Sports? You’re educated, talented and highly motivated? There’s nothing greater than the challenge of supporting those who serve, members of the Canadian Armed Forces, in a team where dedication goes beyond the game.
Sports is critical to ensuring our military members physical and mental wellness. As a Varsity Coach, your competencies will be applied to formulating strategies, developing game and practice plans, and coaching athletes during classes, games, and practices within your designated sports portfolio. Mentor student-athletes and develop academic administrative practices that are conducive to the well-being of student athletes. Develop, implement and submit business, season and recruitment plans. Train, supervise, evaluate and recommend recruitment selections for assistant coaches, team managers and minor officials. Organize sports camps, clinics and workshops and special events. Liaise with applicable sport organizations/associations, committees, suppliers and media.
Join us to make the difference in something that is greater than a “game sheet”. Be part of a unique business that serves a community like no other one.
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Physical and Health Education, Recreation, or a related field discipline, AND several years of experience in physical education, or a related field
AND
Successful completion of the Coaching Association of Canada-Multi-Sports modules requirement set by the Canadian Armed Forces Sports Office (HQ), by the end of probation period
Designation or certificate in associated sport portfolio
Experience
In coaching a sport at the collegiate level or higher
In sports administration
In counselling athletes on academic matters
In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
In budget administration
In personnel administration, as required
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
Bilingual (English and French) Essential
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Functional
Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.
Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, 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 provided through CF One Member Appreciation.
Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
August 4, 2025, to August 2, 2026
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.
