Manager, Community Development and Stakeholder Relations

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 Manager, Community Development and Stakeholder Relations will assist the community of the Canadian Armed Forces Charitable Funds in fostering, retaining and soliciting donor relationships. The incumbent will collaborate on proposals, grant applications, impact reports, and recognition activities, and other tasks as required.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication or a related field.

AND

Several years of experience in stakeholder management, event planning, project management, marketing and business communication.

Experience

In program management and development
In generating and managing a network of community stakeholders
In researching economic and labour market trends and opportunities
In researching, drafting, interpreting, and editing policies and procedures
In liaising with corporate executives
In creating and conducting presentations and workshops
In planning and delivering national and regional events
In writing reports, briefing notes and other communications
In developing strategic plans and outcome measurement
In preparing agreements
In creating marketing plans

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

English or French Essential, Bilingual an Asset
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced

Health Benefits: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning: 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Enhanced Reliability.
This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.
The selection process will be done virtually.

7 April 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.