Training and Development Specialist

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 Training and Development Specialist researches, develops and delivers in-person and e-learning training in accordance with Personnel Support Programs (PSP) training strategy. Leads working groups in the development of training courses; design, develop, organize, administer and audit e-learning and face-to-face workshops, clinics and courses. Research, recommend, test and evaluate instructional materials and technologies. Recommend, develop, evaluate, and validate processes to measure employee performance against PSP training standards. Research, recommend and implement course content, new technologies, methodologies and practices for training.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field, AND some years of experience in physical fitness administration, physical fitness evaluation, or in a related field
• Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP) qualification or equivalent
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications

Experience

• In planning, organizing, and coordinating the delivery of physical fitness and evaluation programs
• In designing, developing, and delivering e-learning content
• In research and development
• In applying instructional design techniques
• In officiating and coaching sports programs
• In conducting fitness evaluations and physical fitness training sessions
• In reviewing technical reports and scientific documents
• In planning and conducting presentations and facilitating workshops
• In teaching adults
• In online learning applications
• In designing and delivering physical fitness programs
• In lesson plan development and delivery
• In marketing and communicating training programs

Competencies

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

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 remote position. The employee must reside and work from anywhere within Canada. In accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, by presenting your candidacy for this role, you confirm that you meet this criteria.

As part of the selection process candidates will undergo a physical fitness test (FORCE Evaluation) and must achieve a minimum level of Bronze.

This temporary employment is expected to end December 2026.

As soon as possible

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.