Administrative Assistant

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

The Administrative Assistant - Community Recreation provides administrative support for the planning, organizing and delivering of community recreation activities. They act as point of contact for internal and external customers. They prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material. They respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries or forward to appropriate person.

Fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs are delivered by PSP on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada and in deployed operations. PSP delivers evidence-based programs, which contribute to the health and well-being of the military community and operational effectiveness of the CAF.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

High School diploma AND several years experience in administration or related field

Experience

In office administration

In basic accounting

In preparing sales reports

In drafting and distributing correspondence

In bookkeeping

In applying policies, procedures and regulations

In reservation systems an asset

In using software for publications and promotional correspondence

Competencies

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, 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 provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location in Colwood, BC.

Typical business hours are Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:15pm, however there may be requirements to work evenings and weekends.

January 6, 2025

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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.