Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS

Administrative Assistant - Community Recreation

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Job Location

Victoria, Canada

Job Description

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. THE ROLE The Administrative Assistant - Community Recreation provides administrative support for the planning, organizing and delivering of community recreation activities. They act as point of contact for internal and external customers. They prepare, key in, edit and proofread correspondence, invoices, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material. They respond to telephone, in person or electronic enquiries or forward to appropriate person. Fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs are delivered by PSP on Bases, Wings and Units across Canada and in deployed operations. PSP delivers evidence-based programs, which contribute to the health and well-being of the military community and operational effectiveness of the CAF. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses High School diploma AND several years' experience in administration or related field Experience In office administration In basic accounting In preparing sales reports In drafting and distributing correspondence In bookkeeping In applying policies, procedures and regulations In reservation systems an asset In using software for publications and promotional correspondence Competencies, Skills and Abilities Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership . LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, Accidental death and dismemberment coverage. Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, 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 provided through CF One Member Appreciation. OTHER INFORMATION This is an on-site position with an assigned work location in Colwood, BC. Typical business hours are Monday - Friday 8:15am - 4:15pm, however there may be requirements to work evenings and weekends. START DATE Contract Start Date: February 17, 2025 Contract End Date: August 08, 2025 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. Workplace accommodation measures are available to all candidates identifying a need during the selection process.

Location: Victoria, CA

Posted Date: 1/31/2025
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Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS

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January 31, 2025
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