Human Performance Research Specialist (CANSOFCOM)
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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
As an embedded CANSOFCOM researcher, you will strengthen the readiness, resilience, and physical capability of Canada’s elite military personnel through operationally focused human performance research.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
- Education, Certifications and Licenses
- Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Sciences or a related field AND some years of experience in a related field
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Sciences or a related field AND several years of experience in a related field
- AND
- Experience
- In conducting and supervising physical fitness programs and training sessions
- In designing strength and conditioning programs
- In physical fitness evaluation of personnel
- In designing and delivering specialized fitness training sessions for selection processes
- In developing and implementing training sessions and programs based on evaluation results
- In developing and implementing policies and procedures for physical fitness evaluations, programs and training
- In developing, producing and publishing promotional materials
- In data collection and compilation of research data
- In planning and conducting presentations
- Competencies
- Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
- English Essential 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 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
05 October 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.
About Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
Provides morale and welfare services to Canadian Armed Forces.
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