Operations Support Services Associate

As a member of the military, previously known as Health Care Administration Officer, Health Services Management Officers provide leadership and management of health care services and delivery. They apply the principles and practices of healthcare administration, resource-management organization and operations for the Canadian Forces Health Services. As a member of the military, previously known as Health Care Administration Officer, Health Services Management Officers provide leadership and management of health care services and delivery. They apply the principles and practices of healthcare administration, resource-management organization and operations for the Canadian Forces Health Services. Their primary responsibilities are to ensure that the health care system is managed effectively, that healthcare professionals are able to practice in a safe and efficient environment, and that Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members receive high-quality health care wherever they may be, in-garrison, on a base or wing in Canada, or deployed on international or domestic operations. Health Services Management Officers work in either operational units such as a Field Ambulance, the Field Hospital, aeromedical staging units and area medical support units, or in static facilities such as a clinic on a base or wing. They may also be employed at regional or national headquarters or in a training establishment, and may be expected to deploy on international or domestic operations. If you chose a career in the Regular Force, upon completion of all required training, you will be assigned to your first base. While there is some flexibility with regards to postings (relocations), accommodations can’t always be made, and therefore, you can likely expect to move at some point in your career. However, if you decide to join the Primary Reserve Force, you will do so through a specific Reserve unit. Outside of training, your chosen Reserve unit will be your workplace on a part time basis, and you will not be obligated to relocate to a different base. As part of the Primary Reserve Force, you typically work one night per week and some weekends as a minimum with possibilities of full-time employment. If you already have a university degree, the CAF will decide if your academic program matches the criteria for this job. Basic training and military officer qualification training are required before being assigned. Regular Officer Training Plan (ROTP) Due to the requirement for a CAF officer to obtain a university degree, the CAF will pay successful recruits to complete a bachelor degree program in the Royal Military College System. Recruits will receive a full-time salary including medical and dental care, as well as vacation time with full pay in exchange for working in the CAF for a period of time. Typically, candidates enter the Canadian Military College System as an Officer Cadet where they study subjects relevant to both their military and academic career. For further information, please contact a Canadian Forces Health Services Recruiter: Training After enrolment, Health Services Management Officers attend Basic Military Officer Qualification (BMOQ) training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School in Saint‑Jean-sur‑Richelieu, Quebec, for 12 weeks. Opportunities will also be provided to apply such newly acquired military skills in training exercises involving force protection, field training, navigation and leadership. A rigorous physical fitness program is also a vital part of basic training. BMOQ training is provided in English or French and successful completion is a prerequisite for further training. This training is mandatory for all HSM Officers regardless of whether they wear the Army, Navy or Air Force uniform. The BMOQ‑Land is a 55-day training course that is conducted in Gagetown, New Brunswick immediately following the BMOQ in Saint‑Jean-sur‑Richelieu, QC. Possession of this qualification will enable personnel to perform common dismounted leadership tasks of an Army Officer prior to occupational training. The training consists of maintaining physical fitness to the Army standard, weapons training, operating Army field equipment, planning/conducting missions in all phases of war, moving tactically with and without motorized equipment, etc. Students must arrive prepared to pass a FORCE Test
- CFMWS : Health Services Management Officers attend the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre in Borden, Ontario, where they complete a series of formal military training courses and programs. These include: Health Services Management Officer Basic Occupation Qualification. The course is delivered at the Canadian Forces Health Services Training Centre (CFHSTC) in Borden, Ontario. The course trains new Health Services Management Officers on the fundamentals of health services operations and health services management. Health Services Management Officers must complete the Common Health Services Offic