Mental Performance Specialist

**CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION**
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.
**THE ROLE**
If you are passionate about all aspects of human performance and want to make a true difference in people’s lives, a career as a Mental Performance Specialist supporting the members of the Canadian Armed Forces might just be for you

As a Mental Performance Specialist with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, you will deliver the mental performance program to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including but not limited to, student pilots, instructor pilots and air traffic control trainees. You will provide individual and group performance coaching to enhance and/or sustain their high levels of performance, to help them perform consistently and under considerable stress and adversity. In addition, you’ll assist with other targeted strategies for optimizing metal performance, including the development of online learning, social media and website content and memory aides.

The Mental Performance Specialist plays an integral role in supporting the performance, health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces members. In doing so, you will help to ensure that they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the rigours of operations, and live healthy balanced lives.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

Master’s degree in Sports Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Studies or a related field

Current Canadian Sports Psychology Association (CSPA) Professional Member

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

**Experience**

In planning, organizing, researching, creating and developing mental training programs

In delivering mental training programs

In planning and conducting mental training courses, workshops, presentations and specialized clinics

In determining the effectiveness and efficiency of delivered mental performance training

In development of reports

In presenting reports and findings

**Skills and Abilities**

Communication skills

**Competencies**

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

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance

**Work Life Balance**: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, 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 through CF One Member Appreciation

**OTHER INFORMATION**
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
**START DATE**

As soon as possible

This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of 31 March 2026, with possibility of extension.

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS15554