Family Counsellor - CANSOFCOM Unit - MFS
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Family Counsellor will provide professional consultation, assessment and clinical counseling services through evidence-based practices to singles, families, couples, and children. The family counsellor will provide crisis intervention to CANSOFCOM families.
The Family Counsellor will develop and deliver preventative mental health and lifestyle management programs, workshops and services for CANSOFCOM families, provide referral and follow-up services to clients requiring specialized professional services and support self-help, therapeutic and support group’s development through facilitation, presentations and/or information sharing.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or a related field, AND some years of experience in social work, counselling, psychotherapy or psychology or a related field
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or a related field AND several years of experience in social work, counselling or a related field
AND
Current Registered Professional Counsellors (RPC) or Master Practitioners in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) designation or equivalent
Experience
In psychosocial counselling using evidence-based treatment approaches
In the use of recognized, evidence-based treatment approaches
In client case management
In developing, planning and conducting presentations and briefing sessions
In crisis intervention
In emergency response to critical incidents
In developing and facilitating self-help, therapeutic and support groups
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
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: 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
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2025, and end date of October 4, 2027.
Secret Security Clearance required.
Requires local travel.
Required to work some evenings and weekend events.
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
START DATE
October 1, 2025
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.
Job Reference: CFMWS15012
About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.
Family Counsellor - CANSOFCOM Unit - MFS
Top Benefits
About the role
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 Family Counsellor will provide professional consultation, assessment and clinical counseling services through evidence-based practices to singles, families, couples, and children. The family counsellor will provide crisis intervention to CANSOFCOM families.
The Family Counsellor will develop and deliver preventative mental health and lifestyle management programs, workshops and services for CANSOFCOM families, provide referral and follow-up services to clients requiring specialized professional services and support self-help, therapeutic and support group’s development through facilitation, presentations and/or information sharing.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or a related field, AND some years of experience in social work, counselling, psychotherapy or psychology or a related field
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or a related field AND several years of experience in social work, counselling or a related field
AND
Current Registered Professional Counsellors (RPC) or Master Practitioners in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) designation or equivalent
Experience
In psychosocial counselling using evidence-based treatment approaches
In the use of recognized, evidence-based treatment approaches
In client case management
In developing, planning and conducting presentations and briefing sessions
In crisis intervention
In emergency response to critical incidents
In developing and facilitating self-help, therapeutic and support groups
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset
Reading: Functional
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
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: 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
OTHER INFORMATION
This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of October 1, 2025, and end date of October 4, 2027.
Secret Security Clearance required.
Requires local travel.
Required to work some evenings and weekend events.
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
START DATE
October 1, 2025
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.
Job Reference: CFMWS15012
About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.