Description
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 ROLE
True North Strong South of the Border:
Join our Team and Empower Canadian Armed Forces Families in the United States!
This position must be filled by an adult CAF family member who is posted to and resides in the United States of America.
The Community Service Provider will assist in the planning, organizing and delivery of community-based programs and services such as personal development, deployment, child and youth development, parenting support, community integration, and outreach initiatives. The Provider plays an important role in supporting families with navigational resources at both a local and national level.
This position will establish and maintain relationships with CAF family members, the local Chain of Command, stakeholders, and cross-function departments to access community needs, community resources and to develop services/programs.
The role also encompasses administrative tasks such as data entry, record keeping, creating presentations and developing reports, mass mailing distribution, and promoting activities and services to increase awareness and engagement.
We are looking for diverse, dynamic, and motivated individuals to join our team!
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
High school diploma AND Several years of experience in Office Administration
Experience
In general office procedures and practices
In group facilitation
In information and referral practices
In communicating to groups and individuals
In applying policies, procedures and regulations
In program event and activity planning
In social media
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Functional Level
Writing: Functional Level
Oral: Functional Level
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
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: Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate must reside in any part of the United States, or be in the process of relocating to this country. Please note that this position does not offer relocation assistance.
Must be an adult family member accompanying the Canadian military, or an adult dependant of a serving Canadian military member, or an adult dependant of a member of the Canadian Civilian Component.
This position may allow flexible work options such as remote or hybrid work but the employee must be able to report to the assigned work location at their own cost when required.
The successful candidate will need to possess a bank account at a Canadian financial institution as pays are deposited to a Canadian financial institution in Canadian funds.
This is a temporary full-time position; 30 hours per week, with an anticipated start date of June 29, 2026, and end date of August 31, 2028.
Evening and weekend work as required.
Possibility of contract extension.
The selection process may be done virtually.
As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening.
START DATE
June 29, 2026
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION
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.
