Associate Director, Real Property

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 Associate Director, Real Property is responsible for planning, developing, and implementing objectives and strategies for Non-Public Property (NPP) Real Property and Environment programs, ensuring compliance with policies, managing projects and leases, and maintaining a Real Property inventory. The Associate Director is responsible to Chair a Working Group and work with local managers to prioritize facilities used for NPP programs. This role involves collaboration with external organizations, financial management, and providing advice on Real Property and Environmental services.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field or a Property Management Certification, AND several years of experience in real property management

Experience

In planning, coordinating, managing and controlling a real property portfolio

In developing and implementing new programs in a government environment (an asset)

In developing, interpreting, implementing and applying real property policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

In providing advice and guidance

In business and strategic planning

In managing projects

In budget administration

In personnel administration

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

English or French Essential, Bilingual 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 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.

This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of December 8, 2025, and end date of January 7, 2028.

December 8, 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.