WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work workplace.

THE ROLE

Under the supervision of the Community Recreation Coordinator, the youth leader provides a recreational program for youth between the ages of 6 and 14.

He/she plans and adheres to the activity program.

He/she participates, organizes, executes and evaluates special and theme activities.

The youth leader communicates with parents and recreation staff regarding children’s needs and behavior and related solutions.

He/she maintains participant registration and documents/communicates any incidents, accidents or damage.

He/she prepares and submits reports for each session and applies policies, procedures and regulations.

The youth leader attends to children with special needs, as needed, and ensures safety of children, providing any emergency or first aid assistance when required.

In addition, he or she validates the identity of adults who come into contact with the children.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Qualifications

- High school diploma AND some years of experience in Youth programs, in recreation or education for Children/Youth or a related field

OR
- An acceptable combination of education,



trainind and experience in recreation or education for Child Care Programs or a related field will also be considered.

Asset

- DAFA program (Diplôme d'aptitude aux fonctions d'animateur)
- High FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development
- Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications
- Experience in the development of educational and preventative programs for youth and youth with special needs
- Experience in preteen and youth developmental needs and behavioural management
- Experience in youth intervention for preteen and youth experiencing personal difficulties

Experience

- In animation
- Work with children
- The direction of children in the context of activities
- Application of security protocols and procedures
- The use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, Internet

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

French Essential / Bilingual an asset

OTHER INFORMATION

Obtain a reliability status. This process includes checking the existence of a criminal record for services offered to vulnerable persons.

START DATE

As soon as possible

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 the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.

📌 Youth Leader (Quebec City)
🏢 CFMWS
📍 Quebec City