Employment and Entrepreneurship Program Manager

About CFMWS

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

Under the direction of a Senior Manager, Military Family Services (MFS), the Employment and Entrepreneurship Program Manager will be responsible for contributing to and managing a team dedicated to creating and communicating employment connections and career development opportunities for Canadian military spouses/partners as they navigate the pressures of military life.

You will bring a strong understanding of economic and labour market trends, experience with financial and contract management, as well as knowledge of virtual delivery of education and training programs.

You will support or represent MFS in strategic collaborations and partnerships within the Military-Veteran-Family community. You are a strong communicator, both in speaking and writing, and you will lead tailored communications to multiple audiences on a variety of platforms, including newsletters, social channels. You will also prepare and deliver presentations, facilitate meetings and training events to stakeholders including families, employer partners, Military Family Resource Centre's and CAF leadership.

You will liaise and engage with other teams within MFS and CFMWS to mobilize a network of support required to enhance the operational readiness of military members and the well-being of their families. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and community partners and oversee activities aimed at supporting families through military challenges like relocations, deployments, and transitions.

Your work will inform broader system improvements, highlight emerging needs, and contribute to strategic outcomes that enhance the resilience of military families.

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Commerce, Marketing or a related field AND some years of experience in business partnership development, program management, outreach, outplacement, recruiting or a related field

Experience

• In developing and applying policies and procedures
• In providing leadership and strategic direction on issues specific to career development programming, employer liaison and relationship development
• In researching labour market trends
• In developing targeted employment strategies
• In monitoring policy compliance
• In providing advice and guidance
• In making presentations
• In developing community partnerships
• In establishing and nurturing productive relationships
• In conducting market research
• In synthesizing data into report formats
• In budget administration
• In personnel administration

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

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

Language Requirements

• English or French Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
• Reading: Advanced
• 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
• Disability insurance

Work Life Balance

• Flexible work options
• A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning

• A Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Group Savings Plans

Learning and Development

• Payment of professional association memberships
• Online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription
• Second language training

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.
• Interviews will be conducted virtually.
• As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening.
• This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of May 4, 2026 and end date of October 31, 2030.

Start Date

May 4, 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.

Job Reference: CFMWS17511