Kinesiologist – Fitness Trainer

Location: Quebec

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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 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.

THE ROLE

Where fitness matters!

Supporting and working alongside the members of the Canadian Armed Forces and actively preparing them to defend and serve our country could be your path to an extremely fulfilling career.

As part of a dynamic and dedicated team, as a Kinesiologist – Fitness Trainer, you will have the opportunity to lead Fitness, Sports and Aquatics programs for a very highly motivated and professional clientele. Daily, you will develop, deliver and assess Tactical programs based on established employment standards to ensure the members of the Canadian Armed Forces can safely and effectively perform their duties in operations.

Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of what’s possible. Working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver programs and services that are grounded in cutting edge scientific research and supported by state-of-the-art technology.

Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses

• College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) Certificate

Experience

• In preparing and conducting physical fitness training sessions
• In instructing health and physical fitness training modules
• In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
• In evaluating physical fitness
• In aquatics such as lifeguarding or swim instruction
• In officiating at least three sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, racquet sports, and hockey
• In coaching sports

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

French 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.

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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).
• Successful completion of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness & Sports Level 1 & 2 Courses by the end of probation.
• As part of the selection process, candidates will undergo a physical fitness test (FORCE Evaluation) and must achieve a minimum level of Bronze.
• This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

PSP

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 programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.

START DATE

January 12 to March 31, 2026

TYPE OF POSITION

Full-Time, Temporary (less than 3 months)

SALARY

24.82 – 33.23 CAD Per Hour

LOCATION

Québec, Quebec

REQUISITION NUMBER

CFMWS
16334

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 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.

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Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services

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