Strategy and Planning Coordinator – Finance

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.

Do you have a passion for improving business processes and driving better outcomes? Are you motivated to bring strong organizational and communication skills to a collaborative team, backed by a solutions‑oriented mindset?

The Finance division is seeking a highly motivated, organized and creative Strategic and Business Coordinator to help us re-define how we serve the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

This is an opportunity to have a positive impact on the wellbeing of our members. As a Strategy and Business Coordinator, you are a strategic, detail‑oriented professional with a strong grounding in business management practices, research and development principles, communication theory, strategy management, organizational change management, and project management methodologies.

This role brings a well‑rounded understanding of how organizations operate and evolve, and applies that knowledge to support effective planning, decision‑making, and execution across diverse initiatives. This role requires someone experienced in tracking and maintaining records, analyzing and synthesizing data, and preparing clear, compelling reports and presentations.

If you thrive on improving business processes, excel in a customer-focused environment, and bring strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills-paired with a positive, solutions-oriented mindset-this role is for you. Together, we work as one team to drive meaningful management strategies.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communication or a related field, AND some years of experience in a related field OR

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Communication or a related field, AND several years of experience in a related field

Experience

In tracking and maintaining records

In conveying information to a variety of audiences

In creating and analyzing variety of business and communications materials and documentation

In developing a communication plans and materials

In coordinating activities, schedules and deliverables

In preparing reports and presentations

In analyzing and synthesizing data and information

In interpreting, developing and applying policies, procedures and regulations

In developing communications

In developing client relationship management plans/strategies

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Advanced

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 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.

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.