Recreation Coordinator - Deployment support

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), 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 recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts, and family support.

We also organize charity events.

Imagine the excitement of coordinating and delivering recreation programs and services to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations in a deployed environment for six months!

The Recreation Coordinator works within an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy travel, meaningful employment and a team‑based environment. The role is an opportunity to deploy as a civilian among CAF personnel abroad, requiring a team‑player with a positive attitude in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing setting where an unconventional workweek is common.
Working in a team setting, the Recreation Coordinator supports Canada’s military abroad by coordinating recreation programs and services for the CAF and their partner nations. Responsibilities include delivering briefings and guidance on recreation policies, directives and procedures; enhancing morale by planning recreational activities, overseeing recreation clubs, and organizing excursions, outings and events. Keeping military members mentally and physically ready to sustain operations and live healthy, balanced lives is a core focus.

• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience
• A valid driver’s licence (Province)
• Canadian citizenship
• Valid Canadian passport

• Coordinating and planning recreational activities and excursions
• Coordinating on‑site event and activity execution, including set up and tear down
• Managing participant registration and attendance tracking
• Creating and maintaining event calendars and schedules
• Providing recreational information to clients
• Administrative procedures
• Scheduling, organizing and overseeing activities for program development and delivery
• Coordinating volunteers and activity staff during events and excursions
• Conducting safety briefings or orientations
• Providing travel information to clients (tourist attractions, foreign currency, customs, languages, travel safety)
• Applying safety guidelines and risk management practices

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

• Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment
• Security screening
• Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Level C, or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Ability to walk and lift, carry, pull or push heavy items

• English – Essential

Reading:
Functional
Writing:
Functional
Oral:
Functional
Candidates meeting the bilingual Essential requirement will be considered for all available positions (both English Essential and Bilingual Essential).

Civilian deployment contracts are 6‑month terms. Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.

Maximum 56 hours per week, which includes weekdays and weekends.

• Tax free allowance:
  Possibility of up to $1,756 per month in addition to your salary (allowance rates are based on mission/location/date).
• Home leave and travel allowance:
  Possibility of paid leave and travel allowance.
• Accommodations and meals:
  Provided for duration of deployment.
• Health benefits:
  
  Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Excursions:
  Possibility to explore and experience the local culture and environment through activities like excursions off base.

Latvia

$76,840 – $85,170 CAD per year

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 promptly of the accommodation measures needed to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.