Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS - DO - Reconditioning Specialist

WHO WE ARE

CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

Imagine the excitement and ability to show off your incredible skills in a deployed environment (overseas) for six months delivering exercise and reconditioning services to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations from across the world. As a deployed Reconditioning Specialist team member, you are not just delivering these critical services, but enhancing the overall morale and welfare of all the troops deployed.

The Reconditioning Specialist is part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based, land based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among our CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a very highly motivated and professional clientele who are eager to improve their condition. You will lead reconditioning programs for Canadian Armed Forces members who may be affected with a medical condition and improve their functional abilities related to their limitations. You will have expertise in designing specific programs and services that support reconditioning and prevent future injury.

Being a subject matter expert in your field, you will support your local team in providing training and professional development and provide overall management of the program. You will assist partners promoting healthy practices and injury prevention through initiatives such as educational programs, special events and other activities related to physical fitness.

In addition, the Reconditioning Specialist assists with recreational activities and events. Keeping the military energized ensures they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the difficulties of military operations, and live healthy, balanced lives.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity that does not come along often!

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related field

Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

Valid Canadian driver's license (Class G or Class 5)

Experience

In the development, coordination, research, planning and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, evaluation protocols and exercise prescription

In providing fitness counseling to clients with physical and/or mental injuries

In referring clients requiring lifestyle, supplementary medical assessments or medical advice to services providers

In coordinating and leading physical fitness evaluations and baseline testing techniques for individuals with chronic metabolic and/or musculoskeletal disorders or injuries

In researching, designing and conducting physical fitness education sessions

In data collection, data assessment, case management and report writing

In reviewing assessments of medical providers on physiological, physical or occupational limitations and restrictions and physical fitness plans and developing recommendations for medical providers on reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, evaluation protocols and exercise prescription

In coordinating with external services regarding client/patient progress and providing recommendations for client progression

In researching, preparing and delivering reports

In establishing, fostering, and sustaining partnerships with a network of professional contacts in the local community and external organizations

In the provision of oral and written communications for professional and public audiences

In the research, development, conduction and promotion of health, wellness and fitness education training and facilitation of workshops

In the facilitation of briefings on specialized topics for adult audiences

In applying policies, procedures, and regulations

Competencies

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

Additional Qualifications Prior to Deployment

Completion of a health, dental and psychosocial assessment

Security screening

Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications

Ability to walk and lift, carry, pull/or push heavy items

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Recruiting for positions with multiple language requirements.

• English Essential
• Bilingual (English and French) Essential with the following language profile:
  

Reading:
Functional

Writing:
Functional

Oral:
Functional

Candidates meeting the Bilingual Essential requirement will be considered for all available positions (both English Essential and Bilingual Essential).

POSITION TYPE

Civilian deployment contracts are 6 month terms. Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary :
$36,425-$40,375 for six months

Hours of work:
Maximum 56 hours per week, which includes weekdays and weekends.

Tax free allowance :
Possibility of up to $1,716 per month in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location/date).

Home Leave Travel Allowance (Vacation):
Possibility of paid leave (vacation).

Accommodations and meals:
provided for duration of deployment.

Health Benefits:
Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Excursions:
Possibility to explore and experience the local culture and environment through activities like excursions off base.

LOCATION:
Camp Adazi, Latvia

TO APPLY:

In order to be considered for deployment, please include the following in your application. Failure to include all items will result in your application being screened out of the competition.

For Internal Employees of CFMWS:

1) Resume - clearly show how you met each qualification

2) Cover Letter - explain why you want to deploy

3) Support letter/emai l - from your Senior Manager (or equivalent), confirming support for your training attendance and future deployment. This must be submitted with your initial application and cannot be submitted later. Example: