Reconditioning Program Coordinator

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.

As the Recondioning Program Coordinator, you will be collaborating with key stakeholders from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Personnel Support Programs (PSP) departments to empower reconditioning teams across the country. You will act as a subject matter expert in the programs and services you coordinate and your role will involve developing, implementing, and evaluating evidence-informed programs and services that aim to increase the operational and health-related fitness of the CAF. To be successful in this position, you should be a good communicator, writer and possess some background in program research, development, training, implementation, support, and evaluation. Other responsibilities will include supporting the training curriculum for CFMWS Reconditioning employees.

Skills required for the position

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork, ability to adapt and respond to a diverse clientele, ability to adapt to change, ability to adapt and respond to diverse needs, collaboration and organizational skills.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or in a related field and some years of experience in physical fitness program and evaluation administration

Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP_CEP) OR equivalent certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), essential

Current Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA-CSCS), an asset

Experience

In coordinating projects
In planning, coordinating and delivering physical fitness evaluations and programs
In coordinating and developing policies and procedures for physical fitness evaluations,
programs, and training
In coordinating marketing and promotional materials for fitness programs and standards
In evaluating physical fitness
In coordinating and conducting workshops, presentations and clinic
In preparing reports and statistics
In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
In conducting physical fitness training sessions

Competencies

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

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

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: 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.

A candidate residing in Ottawa will be a preferred choice over a remote position if all being equal in the evaluation process.

09 June 2025

Contract end date: July 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.