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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 recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts, family support and organize charity events.
THE ROLE
The Recreation Coordinator will coordinate and deliver recreation programs and services to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations in a deployed environment for six months. The role involves planning recreational activities, overseeing recreation clubs, planning excursions, outings and events, and providing briefings and guidance on recreation policies, directives, and procedures. The Coordinator will support the morale of deployed members by ensuring they are mentally and physically ready to sustain operations and live healthy balanced lives.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Certifications and Licenses
Acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
Valid driver's license (Province).
Canadian citizenship.
Valid Canadian passport.
Experience
Coordinating and planning recreational activities and excursions.
Coordinating on-site event and activity execution, including setup and teardown.
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 about tourist attractions, foreign currency, customs, languages and travel safety.
Applying safety guidelines and risk management practices.
Competencies
Client focus.
Organizational knowledge.
Communication.
Innovation.
Teamwork.
Leadership.
Additional Qualifications Prior To Deployment
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.
Language Requirements
English Essential – Reading:
Functional, Writing:
Functional, Oral:
Functional.
Bilingual Essential – Candidates considered for all available positions (both English Essential and Bilingual Essential).
JOB INFORMATION
Position Type:
Civilian deployment contracts are 6-month terms. Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.
Hours of work:
Maximum 56 hours per week, including weekdays and weekends.
Benefits
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:
Possible 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:
Possible to explore and experience local culture and environment through activities like excursions off base.
Location:
Latvia.
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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