Mess Clerk

**WHO WE ARE**
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.
**THE ROLE**
Offer expertise in management, operational and hospitality services as part of the team that oversees military messes throughout Canada and the world. The military mess is the centre of social life for serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, where customs, responsibilities and social standards are practiced. Messes are steeped in rich military heritage and tradition. The mess includes food as a central component of events and camaraderie. Personnel Support Program (PSP) Hospitality Services and management are pinnacle to their success.

Under the supervision of Mess Manager, the Messes Clerk prepares, edits, proofreads and finalizes correspondence, reports, statements, invoices, forms, presentations and other documents. They will respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries or forward to appropriate person. They will provide general information to clients and the public. They will set up and maintain manual and computerized information filing systems.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

College diploma or certificate in Office Administration, Business Administration, Accounting or related field AND some years of experience in Office Administration or in a related field

OR

High school diploma AND several years of experience in administration or in a related field

**Experience**

Experience in office administration

Experience in bookkeeping

Experience in providing customer service

**Competencies**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, 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 provided through CF One Member Appreciation.
**OTHER INFORMATION**
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
**START DATE**

04 November 2024

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS12353