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.
Supporting and 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 the Reconditioning Manager, you will have the opportunity to work with a very highly motivated and professional clientele who are eager to return to duty and improve their condition. Daily, you will manage reconditioning programs for Canadian Armed Forces members who may be affected with a medical condition and improve their functional abilities related to their emotional or physical limitations. You will have expertise in designing gender specific programs and services that support reconditioning, prevent future injury, and increase operational readiness based on established employment standards.
Being a subject matter expert in your field, you will support your local team in providing training and professional development and provide overall management of the program and your employees. You will assist Health Promotion partners promoting healthy practices and injury prevention through initiative such as educational programs, special events and other activities related to physical fitness.
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 deliver programs and services in collaboration with a highly professional team of health services practitioners. Other stakeholders will be at your disposal to ensure a client’s successful return to duty.
Education, Certifications and Licenses
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related field AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field
Current Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP). A candidate possessing an equivalent CSEP-CEP certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) may be considered.
Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification
Experience
In the development, coordination, research, planning and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, evaluation protocols and exercise prescription
In providing fitness counseling to clients with physical and/or mental injuries
In referring clients requiring lifestyle, supplementary medical assessments or medical advice to services providers
In coordinating and leading physical fitness evaluations and baseline testing techniques for individuals with chronic metabolic and/or musculoskeletal disorders or injuries
In researching, designing and conducting physical fitness education sessions
In data collection, data assessment, case management and report writing
In establishing, fostering, and sustaining partnerships
In research, development and conduction of health, wellness and fitness education training and facilitation of workshops
In budget and personnel administration
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
Skills and Abilities
Communication skills
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
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
Successful completion of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness & Sports Level 1 and 2 courses and Reconditioning Level 1 and 2 courses by the end of probation.
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of 23 February 2026 and end date of 04 September 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.
