Strategic Planning Advisor

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 Strategic Planning Advisor provides expert guidance in strategic planning, change management, and project management across all HR programs and services. In this role, you will design and implement a centralized framework for project intake, prioritization, planning, and reporting, ensuring alignment with enterprise and operational objectives while fostering effective cross‑team collaboration. You will advise Managers and Subject Matter Experts on communication, deployment, and change strategies that enhance program adoption and organizational readiness. You will also oversee project timelines, assess risks, and conduct evaluations to inform continuous improvement and future strategic direction. In addition, you will provide leadership and support to a dedicated team of Planning Coordinators.

The ideal candidate for this position will work in a hybrid capacity based in Ottawa, Ontario. 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.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or Certificate in Business Administration, Commerce, Human Resources or a related field AND several years of experience in Human Resources, or a related field

Experience

In strategic planning and change management

In project resource planning, prioritization, and performance reporting

In leading, defining and managing projects and programs

In interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and regulatory frameworks

In conducting data research and evaluation

In identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues

In performing business analysis

In personnel administration

Competencies

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

Bilingual (English and French) preferred. We are open to consider qualified unilingual candidates if bilingual candidates are not available.

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

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

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.

09 February, 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.