Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

Strength and Conditioning Coach - CANSOFCOM (Ottawa)-EN

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

$77,120–$90,780 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Design and deliver evidence-informed strength and conditioning programs, coaching, fitness evaluations, and return-to-duty support for CANSOFCOM members to improve physical performance and occupational readiness. Contribute subject-matter expertise to interdisciplinary services, including advanced testing and monitoring, education, reporting, and development of operationally relevant training solutions.

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 Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, under the direction of a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, will work as a part of an interdisciplinary support team composed of Strength & Conditioning, Performance Dietetics, Mental Performance, Physiotherapy, and medical professionals. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM daily tasks will include providing evidenced-informed strength and conditioning programming and coaching sessions for CANSOFCOM members who are seeking optimal physical performance to increase occupational readiness based on established employment standards, and refers clients as required. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will lead and assist in delivering strength and conditioning programs focused on optimizing physical performance and returning to duty from physical injury. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, as a subject matter expert in their field, will support the local team in providing training, education, advanced physical testing and monitoring to enhance high performance products, services, and project development for assigned personnel. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will leverage advanced tools, technology, and professional development opportunities to deliver contemporary, operationally relevant training solutions in support of supporting high-readiness members at home and abroad. Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related discipline AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field AND National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification AND Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Current CPR And Basic First Aid Qualifications Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, as required Experience In designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel In providing fitness program delivery to clients with physical injuries In physical fitness evaluation In adapting strength and conditioning programs for individuals In assisting advanced exercise testing sessions In designing and conducting physical fitness education workshops In assisting the coordination and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, and evaluation protocols In researching, preparing, and delivering reports In applying policies, procedures, and regulations Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. Language Requirements English or French Essential. Bilingual (English and French) an asset 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 This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation benefits. START DATE 09 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

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Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or a related discipline, relevant experience, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist certification, current CSEP Certified Exercise Physiologist certification, and current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications. Experience is required in elite-level program design and delivery, fitness evaluation and adaptation, injury-related programming, exercise testing, workshops, reconditioning, reporting, and applying policies and regulations; unit-specific fitness standards and National Lifeguard Service certification may also be required.