Administrative Assistant - Health Promotion

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 supervision of the Manager Health Promotion, the Administrative Assistant ensures the collection of necessary documentation and arranging topic briefings in preparation for conferences, meetings, and appointments. They provide clerical support for the Health Promotion (HP) manager/supervisor including data entry, word processing, faxing, photocopying, correspondence, distribution and follow-up action. They organize meetings, advises attendees, drafts and distributes agendas and minutes. They also organize event calendar and assist with event bookings such as registration, booking technical equipment, set up of event location, as required. They schedule and arranges appointments, meetings, and travel schedules. They provide administrative support for taskings and campaigns.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Administration or a related field AND some years experience in administration or in a related field

Experience

Office administration and records management
Organizing meetings and schedules
Drafting and distributing correspondence
Preparation of reports
Knowledge of office procedures, basic office equipment, resource management, and budget administration
Using computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and internet browsing

Competencies

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

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 an on-site position with an assigned work location.

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.