Senior Manager, Human Performance Research and Development

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 Senior Manager Human Performance Research and Development will lead human performance research that directly supports Canadian Armed Forces occupations by translating operational needs into evidence-based standards, programs and decision-ready results. You’ll lead a team that designs and implements research methodology to develop and deliver innovative assessment solutions at scale.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Master’s degree in Human Kinetics, or a related field, AND several years of experience in planning, developing and managing Human Performance programs

AND

Clinical Exercise Physiologist Certification (CSEP-CEP)

Experience

In planning, conducting, and managing research in human kinetics

In the research and development of physical fitness standards

In preparing proposals for human performance projects

In developing research hypotheses, designs, and methodologies

In planning, coordinating and managing data collection activities in laboratory and field settings

In conducting advanced literature searches

In statistical analysis and using statistical software programs

In developing selection assessment centres

In managing a human performance laboratory

In developing, producing, and publishing scientific and informational materials for human performance programs and physical fitness standards

In analyzing and synthesizing information

In prioritizing and managing issues

In presenting reports and findings at professional conferences

In budget management and administration

In strategic and business planning

In personnel administration

In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

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 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.

11 May 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.