Facilities Assistant - Temporary Full time

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 Sports and Facilities Coordinator, the Facilities Assistant organizes and schedules the use of programs and services within the Personnel Support Programs facilities. He/she monitors and maintains consumable sports inventory, and performs minor maintenance on fitness/groundskeeping/ice maintenance equipment. The Facilities Assistant prepares reports such as arena ice schedules, maintenance schedules, equipment logs, machinery and mechanical maintenance logs. He/She also inspects equipment and facilities for safety and takes corrective action, as required.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND some years of experience in a sports and recreation environment

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered

AND

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Valid Driver’s Licence (Saskatchewan)

Experience

In maintenance and repair of sports and fitness equipment

In maintaining grounds, buildings and facilities

In operating and maintaining lawn equipment

In ice maintenance procedures

In operating ice rink equipment

In servicing motorized equipment

In personnel administration

Competencies

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

English Essential /Bilingual (English and French) an asset

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 an on-site position with an assigned work location.

This temporary employment is expected to end on 27 September 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.