Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare ServicesVerified Job Source

Community Recreation Supervisor-EN

North Bay, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 18, 2026
1 position

$21–$28 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Oct 16, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

The Community Recreation Supervisor manages and coordinates fitness, sports, arts, and culture programming for military members and their families. Responsibilities include overseeing libraries and membership offices while mentoring junior staff and volunteers to improve quality of life.

Job details

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 Community Recreation Supervisor plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families. Our services are tailored to help families with the challenges they may face due to military life and make the most of everyday activities such as going to the playground or day camp. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work. Whether families need to sign the kids up for swimming lessons, improve their fitness, make friends in a new community, our services are here to help. You will have a diverse portfolio, providing programs to preschoolers, to adults and seniors. Each day will be different as you supervise, coordinate and manage the details of community fitness, sports, arts and culture programming, civic events and oversee services such as libraries and membership offices. You will have a chance to expand your skills and share your passions as you mentor junior staff and volunteers all with the goal of improving the quality of life for our military. We are looking for dynamic, independent and motivated individuals to join our team, helping us ensure recreation is all about fun! Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses High school diploma Certification in one recreation program area Current CPR And Basic First Aid Qualifications HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport (successful completion by end of probation) HIGH FIVE QUEST 2 (successful completion by end of probation) HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children (successful completion by end of probation) Experience In planning, organizing and evaluating the operations and delivery of recreation programs In program development and instruction In applying policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable legislation In supervising personnel In supervising the work of volunteers In budget administration Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership Language Requirements Bilingual (English and French) Essential Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional Benefits Available 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: Tuition Reimbursement Program, 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 Other Information Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg). The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check. This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. START DATE 2 November 2026 INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION 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. Ontario

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma, CPR/First Aid certifications, and specific HIGH FIVE child development certifications. Experience is required in recreation program delivery, personnel supervision, and budget administration.

Benefits

• Drug coverage • Healthcare spending account • Virtual care • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Mental health support • Travel insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Flexible work options • Paid vacation • Family related leave • Personal days • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Group Savings Plans • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Online learning opportunities • Second language training • CF One Member Appreciation discounts