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.

The Role

Under the direction of the Mess Manager, the Administrative Assistant – Mess provides administrative support, such as research, data entry and compilation, record keeping, creating presentations and reports, photocopying, correspondence, mass mailing distribution and follow‑up action. They ensure forms with respect to membership in/out clearance are completed and processed. They order and distribute posting/release gifts for the membership. They type and process correspondence for membership acceptances and resignations. The incumbent also takes reservations and collects payments for entertainment functions.

Qualifications Needed

High school diploma and several years of experience in administration

Experience

- In office administration and records management
- In basic accounting
- In invoice and order processing




- In organizing meetings and schedules
- In drafting and distributing correspondence
- In the preparation of reports

Competencies

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

Language Requirements

English Essential

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: Tuition Reimbursement Programme, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.
- Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
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Other Information

- This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
- This unionized position is open to all interested parties. Preference will be granted in accordance with the Collective Agreement.

START DATE

September 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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📌 Administrative Assistant - Mess-EN (Petawawa)
🏢 Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
📍 Petawawa