MFS Program Specialist

Job summary

The Program Specialist develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs to enhance the quality of life for military families. They also foster community partnerships and provide referral services for CAF members and their families.

Job details

Position Type: Permanent Full time Compensation Range: CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! 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. THE ROLE The Military Family Services Program Specialist will develop, coordinate, deliver and evaluate programs directed towards the enhancement of the quality of life for Military families, and will research and establish, sustain and foster a network of community contact and partnerships as well as recommend program consultation to Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, their families and military entities. The Military Family Services Program Specialist will recommend referral and follow-up services for CAF members and their families requiring specialized professional services within and outside the military system, and design, coordinate and facilitate delivery of resources and standardizes documents, reports and infographics. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Education or a related field and some years of experience in family support, social services or a related field (OR College diploma or certificate in Social Science, Education, Administration, Community Development or a related field AND several years of experience in family support, social services or a related field) Experience In program and service delivery In developing and implementing community programs and services In creating briefing materials and presentations In community engagement In establishing, sustaining and fostering a network of community contacts and partnerships In applying policies, procedures and applicable legislation and regulations In developing standardized content and operational procedures In project management In marketing, communications, proofreading, layout and design In delivering family support services In planning, coordinating and conducting training (including adult education) In drafting correspondence In budget administration In working with a multidisciplinary team Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS English essential Reading: Advanced Writing: Functional Oral: Advanced TERM OF EMPLOYMENT Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 04/01/2027 OTHER INFORMATION The location for this position is: On-Site The address associated with this location is: 1 Queensway Road, Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada Relocation Eligibility: The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation benefits subject to eligibility and approval. Important Note: This job advertisement closes at 12:00 AM (midnight) on the indicated closing date, according to the position’s local time zone. The posting is no longer available for applications once that date begins. To be considered, your application must be submitted before the specified deadline. If you experience any technical issues submitting your application, please email careers@cfmws.com before the deadline. WHY JOIN CFMWS? A supportive and collaborative culture that values creativity, integrity and teamwork The opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of Canadian Armed Forces members, their families and Veterans Health and Wellbeing benefits (based on eligibility these can include drug, vision and dental coverage, healthcare spending account and access to telemedicine) Work-life balance (including leaves) and retirement planning (based on eligibility this includes access to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan) Opportunities for professional development, learning and career growth National and local discounts and perks Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits. INCLUSION, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity or assessment, please inform the recruitment team promptly of any accommodation measures that would help ensure you are assessed fairly and equitably. All information relating to accommodation measures will be handled confidentially.

What you’ll do

The Program Specialist develops, coordinates, and evaluates programs to enhance the quality of life for military families. They also foster community partnerships and provide referral services for CAF members and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or a related field, or a college diploma with several years of relevant experience. Proficiency in program delivery, community engagement, and project management is required.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Healthcare spending account
• Telemedicine
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Professional development
• Discounts and perks

Listed skills

• social services · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Program coordination
• Community engagement
• Social services
• Project management
• Budget administration
• Adult education
• Marketing
• Communications
• Proofreading
• Layout and design
• Briefing materials
• Policy application
• Multidisciplinary teamwork
• Client focus
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Project Management
• Presentations
• Communication
• Planning
• English Language
• Coordinating
• Financial Services
• Writing
• Research
• Equities
• Creativity
• Teamwork
• Legislation
• Social Work
• Technical Issues
• Social Sciences
• Community Development
• Telehealth
• Family Support
• Marketing Communications
• Adult Education
• Infographics
• Retirement Planning
• Educational Administration

Job areas

• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector
• Education
• Management & Leadership
• Administrative
• Program Specialist
• Program Coordinator
• Policy and Planning Managers
• Managers, All Other

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