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 Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families.

We promote and encourage people who require inclusion support to participate in a wide variety of activities offered throughout our communities. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work.

You will have an important portfolio, facilitating participation of people of varying abilities in the community activities of their choice.



You will need to be a compassionate, empathetic and detail-oriented person who possess strong listening and oral communication skills to be successful in this role.

Patience, a passion for helping people and being a team player are also essential attributes. You may be working with one participant or a group of children; all who need help and care to integrate and feel included. This means assisting with the development, planning and implementation of inclusive recreational activities for children with inclusion needs and assisting with personal care and health needs in a variety of settings including at the playground, gym, pool, washroom, at lunch and on field trips.

You will ensure integration of participants into recreational programs by using assistive technology and resolving accessibility issues. Each day you will make a difference in the lives of participants and will be contributing to improving the quality of life for our military.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High school diploma AND/OR several years of experience in a related field

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification (successful completion by end of probation)

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset

Experience

In planning and organizing recreational and sports activities/programs for children and youth

In working with children and youth

In leading,



supporting and delivering activities for children with inclusion needs

In alternate communication methods

In applying safety protocols and procedures

In working with children with behavioural disorders

In applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislation

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

ADVANTAGES AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program
Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.
Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).

The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.

This is an in office position with an assigned work location.

START DATE

As soon as possible

INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION

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.

📌 Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator (Windsor)
🏢 Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS
📍 Windsor