Assistant Category Manager

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.

Under the direction of the Senior Manager Category, the Assistant Category Manager provides support with planning, organizing, managing and evaluating the purchasing, retail pricing, and promotion of assigned categories and departments. She/he provides assistance with the implementation of assortment, allocation, space and replenishment strategies for assigned categories and departments. The Assistant Category Manager assists in the management of vendor relationships and negotiations. She/he assists with the procurement of products and the handling of item creation and purchasing, including but not limited to payment terms, shipping and delivery, rebates, advertising, cost and
retail pricing. She/he implements category strategies based on customer needs, industry trends, competition and financial goals, including sales and gross profit.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma in business administration, commerce, economics, buying and merchandising, or related field, AND several years of experience in retail including supervision and/or management

Experience

In managing projects

In preparing reports

In planning and conducting presentations

In the delivery of marketing and promotional programs for retail products and/or services

In applying policies and procedures for merchandise and services

In dealing with suppliers

In developing marketing and promotional strategies

In using inventory information software

In inventory management and purchasing

In purchase order creation and follow up

In data manipulation

In creating, updating and maintaining products information in POS systems

In accounts payable

Competencies

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional Level

Writing: Functional Level

Oral: Functional Level

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.

16 September 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.