Retail Coordinator/supervisor

**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 and ability to show off your incredible skills in a deployed environment (overseas) for six months working in a retail store for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations from across the world As a deployed Retail Coordinator and Supervisor, you are not just providing retail services, but enhancing the morale and welfare of all the troops deployed.

The Retail Coordinator and Supervisor are part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among 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.

The Retail Coordinator and Supervisor oversee the distribution of merchandise to outlets and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained. You coordinate and plan the shipping and receiving of merchandise and are responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of loss prevention controls. You are responsible for an effective monthly inventory of the store and managing contracts and must have an understanding of the store’s financial statements, inventory management, and supply chain.

The Retail Coordinator and /Supervisor plays an important role in enhancing the morale of CAF and partner nations by assisting with recreational activities and events. Keeping the military energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the difficulties of military 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**

High school diploma AND some years of experience in a related field

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Possess a valid Canadian driver’s license

**Experience**

In personnel administration

In cash handling

In administrative procedures

In inventory control and financial administration

In maintaining specified inventory and order merchandise

In preparing sales/merchandise reports

**Additional Supervisor Experience**

In organizing functions

**Competencies**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / French Essential / Bilingual an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

**BENEFITS AVAILABLE AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION**
BENEFITS AVAILABLE

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

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.

DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT RECRUITMENT - QUESTION & ANSWER SESSION

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Have questions before applying?

After the overview, there will be an opportunity to post questions to the CFMWS - PSP Deployment Support team.

**OTHER INFORMATION**

**Conditions of Employment**:

- Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment;
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications;
- 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.

**In order to be considered for deployment, internal employees of CFMWS must include**:

- Resume
- Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy
- Resume
- Cover Letter indicating the reason why they want to deploy.

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

Deployment contracts are 6 month terms. Salary will be half of the posted annual salary.

SALARY: $62540.00 to $90420.00

This job opportunity expires at 11:59 PM AST

THE LOCATION

Latvia:
Operation (Op) REASSURANCE refers to the military activities undertaken by CAF to support North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) assurance and deterrence measures in Central and Eastern Europe. The CAF lead and participate in international exercises and are in Latvia as part of NATO, aimed at capaci