Job Description & How to Apply Below
CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!
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 programmes and services including recreation, sports and fitness programmes, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and family support and charity events.
THE ROLE
The Recreation and Inclusion Support Facilitator plays an important role, providing quality leisure programmes, services and facilities to our military members and their families. The role involves facilitating participation of people of varying abilities in the community activities of their choice, assisting with the development, planning and implementation of inclusive recreational activities for children with inclusion needs, and assisting with personal care and health needs in a variety of settings.
Qualifications Needed
Education, Certifications and Licenses
High school diploma
Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
Current High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification
Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset
Experience
Planning and organising recreational and sports activities/programs for children and youth
Working with children and youth
Leading, supporting and delivering activities for children with inclusion needs
Using alternate communication methods
Applying safety protocols and procedures
Working with children with behavioural disorders
Applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislation
Competencies,
Skills And Abilities
Client focus, organisational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership, interpersonal skills, ability to work in a collaborative team environment, ability to adapt to change.
Language Requirements
English – Essential.
Benefits Available
Health Benefits:
Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Work Life Balance:
Vacation pay.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Free second‑language training.
Other Information
Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).
The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of 29 June 2026 and end date of 28 August 2026.
Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs.
Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programmes to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.
START DATE
The anticipated term of this position is 29 June 2026 to 28 August 2026.
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION
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 the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.
Nova Scotia.
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