Senior Manager, Personnel Support Programs

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 Senior Manager, PSP plans, coordinates, manages and controls the activities and delivery of Personnel Support Programs (PSP), including hospitality (Mess), physical fitness, sports, recreation, health promotion, golf course, military housing and community services programs, events and activities.

The Senior Manager, PSP is responsible for the management and administration of personnel and program delivery for the teams located in the national capital region for CFSG Ottawa-Gatineau including the financial oversight of various funds. They liaise and partners with other divisions of CFMWS. They also participate in the development and implementation of local policies and guidelines. They ensure that programs contribute to the needs of the community and operational readiness of the CAF. They provide technical and financial advice on PSP operations to senior military officers.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Physical Education, Recreation, or Health Promotion, AND several years of management experience in a related field.

Experience

In planning, managing, controlling and evaluating the operations and delivery of multi-business operations
In providing advice and guidance
In risk management
In business and strategic planning
In managing projects
In financial administration
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In writing, interpreting and applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislations.
In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Competencies

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

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

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: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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.

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

If there are no qualified local candidates, internal candidates may be eligible for relocation benefits.

9 December 2024

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.