National Recreation Coordinator

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 guidance of the PSP Policy National Recreation Manager, the National Recreation Coordinator supports the development, coordination, and implementation of national recreation programs, policies, and resources. The Coordinator is responsible for drafting, preparing, and formatting a wide range of documents-including briefing notes, reports, presentations, resource materials, and policy updates-for review and approval.

They assist in the publication, distribution, and maintenance of national policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines related to recreation programs and services. The Coordinator acts as a central point of contact for the field, coordinating requests, facilitating implementation activities, and helping ensure consistent application of national directives across all bases and wings.

The role includes gathering, organizing, and compiling information in response to research and interpretation inquiries from internal stakeholders. The Coordinator consolidates data, conducts preliminary analysis, and provides recommendations or options where appropriate.

Additionally, the National Recreation Coordinator supports the planning and execution of national training sessions, workshops, and meetings. This includes coordinating logistics, preparing supporting materials, managing distribution lists, and ensuring timely communication and follow‑up with participants and stakeholders.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Leisure Services, Recreation a related field AND several years experience in sports and recreation administration or a related field

HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport HIGH FIVE
Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

Experience

In planning, organizing, and coordinating the operations and delivery of recreation
services, programs and specialty interest activities
In coordinating workshops, symposiums, and clinics
In planning and conducting presentations, workshops and briefing sessions
In developing and implementing recreation policies and operating procedures
In preparing surveys, conducting needs assessments and evaluating results
In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
In personnel administration

Competencies

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

Bilingual (English and French) Essential:
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Functional

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.

May 04 2026

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