Recreation Coordinator

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

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 is part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy travel, meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among our CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player with a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment, where an unconventional workweek is commonplace.

Working in a team setting, the Recreation Coordinator will be contributing at the forefront of supporting Canada’s military abroad. Most importantly, you will be coordinating recreation programs and services for the CAF and their partner nations. The Recreation Coordinator will deliver briefings and guidance on recreation policies, directives and procedures. You play an important role in enhancing the morale of those deployed by planning recreational activities, overseeing recreation clubs, and planning excursions, outings and events. Keeping military members energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the rigors of operations, and live healthy balanced lives.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that does not come along often!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Travel and Tourism or in a related field

(OR An acceptable combination of education, training and experience)

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license

Experience

In coordinating and planning recreational activities

In providing recreational information to clients

In administrative procedures

In scheduling, organizing and overseeing activities for program development and delivery

In providing travel information to clients, such as tourist attractions, foreign currency, customs, languages and travel safety

Competencies

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

English Essential / French Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Basic

Writing: Basic

Oral: Basic

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Monthly tax-free allowances in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location).
Possibility of Home Leave Travel Allowance (Paid leave dependent on 6-month deployment).
Accommodations and meals provided for duration of deployment.

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT RECRUITMENT - QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

Join us:

January 16, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST English Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

January 17, 2024 at 6:00 PM CST French Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

Have questions before applying?

This webinar will provide an overview of the job positions with Deployment Support, living conditions while deployed, challenges of deploying, locations of deployment, perks of the job, and the application process. You will have a chance to hear from people that have deployed previously and what a rewarding experience it was.

After the overview, there will be an opportunity to post questions to the CFMWS - PSP Deployment Support team.

Learn more about deployment support: Deployment Support | CFMWS

The successful candidates will be invited to participate in a multi-day paid training and selection session scheduled for May 4 to 12 where you will learn more in-depth about the day-to-day expectations, technical work-related training, as well as a basic understanding of military practices and procedures. This will give you an opportunity to learn more about our organization as well as interact with like-minded people that may be deploying with you. Your completion of the training session will be valid for 2 years.

Conditions of Employment:

• Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment;
• A successful candidate would complete a background check. Internals must maintain their Enhanced Reliability status;
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications;
• Willingness to work a non-conventional workweek (e.g. 56hrs per week/weekends);
• Position requires walking, heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. 50 lbs/ 23 kg or more);
• Accommodations: restricted to shared living quarters on camp, privacy is limited.

In order to be considered for deployment, internal employees of CFMWS must include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy
• A letter or email of support from their Senior Manager (or equivalent). This letter is to include supporting the attendance of training and a future deployment.

External Candidates must include:

• Resume
• Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy.

Failure to complete this selection criteria will result in your application being refused.

Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.

Deployment contracts are 6 month terms. Salary will be half of the posted annual salary.

Accepting applications from across Canada as positions are for the deployed location listed below.

THE LOCATION

Latvia:

Operation (Op) REASSURANCE refers to the military activities undertaken by CAF to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. The CAF lead and participate in international exercises and are in Latvia as part of NATO, aimed at capacity building with partner nations and Latvia. The local currency is Euro (€) and official language is Latvian (Unofficial: Russian). Weather is comparable to Western Canada, warm summers with extended daylight (peak avg 22˚C), and cold rainy winters with limited daylight (low avg 1˚C). Wi-Fi is available on the base.

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT

CFMWS has been delivering morale and welfare programs to deployed CAF members since 2000 in the area of fitness, sports and recreation. We also assist with other amenities and support including travel assistance, messes, retail and barber services to make time away on deployment easier for CAF members.

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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.