Strength and Conditioning 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**
The Strength and Conditioning Specialist designs and delivers high quality, challenging, specialized physical fitness classes to unit personnel. They conduct unit physical fitness evaluations and exercise prescriptions in accordance with Canadian Forces (CF) policies and procedures. The Strength and Conditioning Specialist assists with the conduct of laboratory and other advanced physical fitness evaluations for unit personnel, as required. They also assist with the development of unique individual and collective training programs based upon evaluation results.
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related field AND several years of experience in physical fitness administration, physical fitness evaluation, or a related field

Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP)

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required

**Experience**

Conducting physical fitness programs

Designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel

Physical fitness evaluation of personnel

Conducting advance exercise testing and prescription

Designing and delivering specialized fitness training programs to enhance physical performance

**Competencies**

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

**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional
**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**

18 August 2025

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS14707