Do - Recreation Coordinator

**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**
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
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

An acceptable combination of education, training and experience

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Valid Canadian driver’s license (Class G or Class 5)

**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.

**Additional Qualifications Prior to Deployment**

Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment

Security screening

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Ability to walk and lift, carry, pull/or push heavy items
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
Recruiting for positions with multiple language requirements.
- English Essential
- Bilingual (English and French) Essential with the following language profile:
Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

**JOB INFORMATION** POSITION TYPE**

Civilian deployment contracts are 6 month terms. Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

**Salary**: $36,425-$40,375 for six months

**Hours of work**:Maximum 56 hours per week, which includes weekdays and weekends.

**Tax free allowance**: Possibility of up to $1,716 per month in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location/date).

**Home Leave Travel Allowance (Vacation)**: Possibility of paid leave (vacation).

**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**: Possibility to explore and experience the local culture and environment through activities like excursions off base.

**LOCATION**:**Camp Adazi, Latvia
**APPLICATION INFORMATION - IMPORTANT** TO APPLY**:
**For Internal Employees of CFMWS**:
1) **Resume -**clearly show how you met each qualification

2) **Cover Letter -**explain why you want to deploy

1) **Resume -** clearly show how you met each qualification

2) **Cover Letter -** explain why you want to deploy

**This job opportunity expires at 11:59 PM EST**

**IF SUCESSFUL - SELECTION AND TRAINING COURSE**

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Date: April 25, 2025 - May 4, 2025

Compensation: Fully paid attendance, including travel, accommodations and meals

Purpose: 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 ses