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 Senior Advisor, Workforce Planning is a key strategic role to lay the foundation to develop and maintain comprehensive workforce plans that align directly with our organizational objectives and evolving business needs. This role leads workforce planning processes, applies data and forecasting to identify current and future needs, and provides strategic, evidence‑based advice to leaders.
You will also play a central role in configuring and leveraging Workday workforce planning modules, ensuring accurate data, meaningful reporting, and effective workforce insights. Working closely with HR and business partners, you will help shape workforce strategies that support organizational effectiveness and long‑term goals.
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, AND several years of experience in workforce planning, HCM system configuration, or a related field
AND
Experience with HCM systems; Workday experience an asset
Experience
In developing, implementing, and monitoring workforce plans
In designing, implementing and sustaining workforce planning processes
In analyzing HR data and forecasting staffing needs
In configuring and optimizing HCM modules, such as workforce planning
In collaborating with HR and business teams on talent management
In applying HR policies, procedures, and regulations
In reporting and presenting workforce insights
In providing strategic advice, guidance and recommendations
In project management
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
English Essential or French Essential. Bilingual (English and French) an asset.
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 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.
However, we are open to considering applicants who wish to work remotely from another location within Canada. Flexibility in work arrangements is available for exceptional candidates across the country.
04 May 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.
