Travel Recreation Coordinator/supervisor

**WHO WE ARE**
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

**THE ROLE**
As a Travel and Recreation Coordinator or Supervisor, you are 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 roll-up-your-sleeves 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, you will be contributing at the forefront of supporting Canada’s military abroad. You will be coordinating one of the most exciting part of any deployment
- Vacation. You will oversee the Home Leave Travel Assistance (HLTA) program and services. You will coordinate travel to reunite CAF members with family at home or to an approved destination abroad for the duration of their vacation. You will conduct briefings, provide advice and guidance while ensuring policy is followed.

In addition, you play an important role in enhancing the morale of CAF members by planning recreational activities, outings and events. Keeping CAF members energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the rigours of operations, and live healthy balanced lives. You will be able to use your creativity in finding innovating ways to help pass leisurely time and will occasionally be able to accompany CAF members for the activity.

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

Must have a College diploma or certificate in a Travel and Tourism program with some years of experience in the travel industry, or a demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience with current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

**Experience**
- Experience in coordinating and planning travel and accommodations
- Experience in travel claim preparation and processes
- Experience in coordinating and planning recreational activities;
- Experience in conducting presentations;
- Experience in providing recommendation regarding tourist attractions, foreign currency, customs,
- languages and travel safety
- Internet browsing
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills;
**Supervisor (Additional experience in)**
- Experience in supervising and planning for services such as travel and accommodation Experience in invoice processing and payment
- Experience of Treasury Board rules and regulations and the travel directives
- Experience in personnel administration

**Competencies, Skills and Abilities**

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

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / French Essential / Bilingual an asset

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

**Perks**:

- 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.

**OTHER INFORMATION** CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment;
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications;
- Canadian citizenship;
- Must have a valid Canadian passport;
- Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license;
- 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; and
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy**
- **Resume**
- **Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy**

**START DATE**
Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years

Deployment contracts are for 6 month terms

Coordinator and Supervisor positions will be filled through this competition

**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.

**THE LOCATION**:
**Latvia**:
Operation (Op) REASSURANCE refers to the military acti