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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.

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 Basic Life Support (BLS CPR) and First Aid certification

A Valid driver's license (Province)

Canadian citizenship

Must have a valid Canadian passport

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 recommendationsfor 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

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Recruiting for positions with multiple language requirements.

• English Essential

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.

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

BENEFITS

Tax free allowance: Possibility of up to $1,756 per month in addition to your salary (allowance rates are based on mission/location/date).

Home leave and travel allowance: Possibility of paid leave and travel allowance.

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: 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.

1) Resume - clearly show how you met each qualification.

2) Cover Letter - explain why you want to deploy.

This job opportunity expires at 11:59 PM EDT.

IF SUCCESSFUL - SELECTION AND TRAINING COURSE

Successful candidates will be invited to participate in a multi-day training and selection course.

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Date: October 16, 2026 - October 25, 2026

Compensation: Fully paid attendance, including travel, accommodations and meals

Purpose: You will learn more in-depth about the day-to-day expectations, technical work-related training, as well as a basic understanding of military practices and procedures. This will give you an opportunity to learn more about our organization as well as interact with like-minded people that may be deploying with you. Your completion of the training session will be valid for 2 years.

Learn more about deployment support: https://cfmws.ca/about-us/cfmws-careers/our-team/deployment-support

Have questions before applying? Join us for a Question and Answer Session

June 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT English https://cfmws.ca/Deployment-Webinar

June 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT French https://sbmfc.ca/Webinaire-Déploiement

This webinar will provide an overview of the job positions with Deployment Support, living conditions while deployed, challenges of deploying, locations of deployment, perks of the job, and the application process. You will have a chance to hear from people that have deployed previously and what a rewarding experience it was.

After the overview, there will be an opportunity to post questions to the CFMWS - PSP Deployment Support team.

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.