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.
Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.
As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
THE ROLE
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, the Strength and Conditioning Coach will have the opportunity to work with a high performing clientele. Your daily tasks will include programming and coaching strength and conditioning sessions for Canadian Armed Forces members who are seeking optimal physical performance. You will have expertise in designing specific programs and services that support rehabilitation, injury prevention, and increase operational readiness based on established employment standards.
Being a subject matter expert in your field, you will support your local team in providing training, education, and advanced physical testing sessions to enhance the programs and services offered while contributing to high performance project development.
You will assist Strength and Conditioning Specialists in delivering strength and conditioning programs focused on optimizing physical performance and returning to duty from physical injury.
Much like the military we so proudly support, we push the envelope of the possible. Working with us, you will have the opportunity to deliver cutting edge programs and services in collaboration with a team of highly professional health services practitioners.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related discipline AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified and Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification
Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)
Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required
Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, as required
Experience
Designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel
Providing fitness program delivery to clients with physical injuries
Physical fitness evaluation
Adapting strength and conditioning programs for individuals
Assisting advanced exercise testing sessions
Designing and conducting physical fitness education workshops
Assisting the coordination and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, and evaluation protocols
Researching, preparing, and delivering reports
Applying policies, procedures, and regulations
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual (English and French) Essential
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Functional
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance.
Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.
Learning and Development: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits
OTHER INFORMATION
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
Perform heavy lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. 50 lbs/23 kg or more).
Exposure to equipment and/or tools that may cause physical harm
Exposure to sanitization and/or cleaning agents
Exposure to extreme temperatures and/or inclement weather
Mostly weekday schedule but weeknights and weekend work can occur
Operational training/military environment
START DATE
10 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 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.
Job Reference: CFMWS18767
