Administrative Assistant - Fitness, Sport and Recreation

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.

As an Administrative Assistant in the Fitness, Sport and Recreation facility, you will deliver administrative services such as research, data entry and compilation, record keeping, creating presentations and reports, photocopying and editing, proofreading and finalizing correspondence. You will manage travel arrangements, travel claims, and expense reports. You will prepare information for conferences and meetings, maintain minutes and follow-up action items. This is a hands-on role, with lots of interaction with colleagues throughout the organization as well as interacting and providing reception services and general information to clients. The Administrative Assistant, Fitness, Sport and Recreation performs bookkeeping tasks such as preparing, tracking and paying invoices, and processing of public accounts.

If you are passionate about fitness, sport and recreation and thrive in a culture that is dedicated to exceeding client expectations, this is the opportunity for you.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Recreation Management or a related field AND some years of experience in business administration, or a related field.

OR

High school diploma AND some experience or an acceptable combination of education, training, and experience will also be considered.

Experience

In office administration

In bookkeeping

In scheduling and making travel arrangements

In the preparation of reports

In providing customer service

In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

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

Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and 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: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.

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

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

16 June 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. 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.