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Canadian Forces Sports Manager-EN

Hybrid
Ottawa, Ontario
Senior Level
full_time

Top Benefits

Health coverage: drug, healthcare spending, telemedicine, mental health, dental, vision, life, disability.
Flexible work options and paid/unpaid leave, including vacation, family leave, personal days.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

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 Canadian Forces Sports Manager will plan, research, develop, implement, coordinate and manage the operations and delivery of sports programs for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Sports program, develop, amend, implement, and interpret national/regional/international sports policies and procedures for the CAF, as well as evaluate, develop, and implement policy amendments regarding program liability.

The Canadian Forces Sports Manager will develop, recommend, and implement policies for ethical conduct and anti-doping regulations in sports, as well as oversee the conduct, evaluate the operation, and recommend corrective procedures for CAF national/regional/international sports programs.

Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Administration, Recreation, Exercise Sciences, or a related field, AND some years of experience in sports and recreation administration, or in a related field

OR

College diploma or certificate in Physical Education, Sports Administration, Recreation Management, or a related field, AND several years of experience in sports and recreation administration, or in a related field

AND

Current National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level 3 Theory and Technical certification

Experience In planning and coordinating the operations and delivery of sports programs at the national or international level

In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

In coordinating leagues, tournaments and championships

In coordinating logistical support for sport venues

In designing high performance training programs for coaches, managers, athletes, and officials

In budget administration

In personnel administration

In coaching sports

In officiating sports

In planning and conducting presentations

Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advaned

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 hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

START DATE 26 January 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.

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About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

Wellness and Fitness 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.