Human Performance Manager - CANSOFCOM (Ottawa)

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 Manager, Human Performance is responsible for the leadership, delivery, evaluation, and reporting of local Human Performance programs and services tailored to meet the needs of CANSOFCOM Unit members. They collaborate and align with a diverse group of stakeholders to optimize human performance and support operational effectiveness.

The Manager, Human Performance leads and mentors a multidisciplinary team, manages resources and personnel, and fosters a culture of excellence in physical, dietetics, and mental performance. Through this integrated approach, the team delivers an operationally relevant, holistic approach to human performance, measured against established performance indicators.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Master’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Sport Psychology, Performance Nutrition or a related field AND several years of experience in the development and in the delivery of human/high performance programs and services or a related field

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, Sports Medicine, Sport Psychology, Performance Nutrition or a related field AND in-depth experience in the development and in the delivery of human/high performance programs and services or a related field

AND

Maintain required professional certification specialties (e.g., RD, CSSD, MD, Physiotherapy, CSCS-NSCA, CSEP-CEP, CSPA)

Experience

In managing, planning, controlling and evaluating the development and delivery of evidence based applied human performance programs and services

In developing, managing and mentoring human performance practitioners

In leading the development, trial, evaluation and implementation of innovative ideas in an corporate and applied setting

In managing the use of human performance technology

In group facilitation, training and team building

In networking with stakeholders and service providers

In presenting briefs and reports

In business and financial planning

In budget administration

In project management

In personnel administration

In marketing programs and services

Competencies

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

English Essential or French 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 an on-site position with an assigned work location.

10 August 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.