Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition and Retention

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 Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition and Retention at CFMWS, you will shape the strategies that attract, engage, and retain the exceptional people who support the well‑being of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) community. In this leadership role, you’ll design and deliver a multi‑year talent strategy, guide a high‑performing team, and champion innovative recruitment marketing that amplifies our employer brand across the country.

You will influence organizational priorities, partner with senior leaders, and use data-driven insights to strengthen workforce planning, onboarding, internal mobility, and long‑term retention. If you are a strategic HR leader who thrives on building programs, creating meaningful impact, and contributing to a mission-driven organization, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of talent at CFMWS.

The ideal candidate for the position will work in a hybrid capacity based in Ottawa, Ontario. However, we are open to considering applicants who wish to work remotely from another location within Canada. Flexibility in work arrangements is available for exceptional candidates across the country.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field AND some years of experience in a related field

Experience

In planning, coordinating, managing and controlling recruitment programs and activities

In developing and implementing HR strategies and theories

In managing recruitment programs and initiatives

In delivering or organizing talent acquisition strategy with organizational priorities and labour-market realities

In planning and conducting training and presentations

In providing advice and guidance

In personnel administration

In budget administration

Competencies

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

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Advanced

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. However, we are open to considering applicants who wish to work remotely from another location within Canada. Flexibility in work arrangements is available for exceptional candidates across the country.

06 April 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.