Recreation Counsellor

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.

Imagine spending time with a great group of people and sharing your passions. We are searching for energetic and talented people to take on exciting challenges and contribute to our community.

Our Recreation Counsellors work in multiple fun positions in various locations and program formats ranging from weekly classes to day camps. In each program, you will have the opportunity to lead activities that help our community members learn new skills and make social connections.

You will be working with a variety of ages in this position. You will plan and organize recreational activities; for example, leading arts and crafts, sports, and outdoor adventures.

You will get experience designing recreational activities, teaching and leading individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Working for us is a great way to turn your passion into a career. This is your chance to get paid to play.

• High school diploma AND some years experience in a related field

• Current CPR and Basic First Aid Qualifications
• In working with children
• In leading children in activities
• In applying safety protocols and procedures
• In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e‑mail and Internet browsing

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

• English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset
• Reading:
  Functional
• Writing:
  Functional
• Oral:
  Functional

• Health Benefits:
  
  Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Work Life Balance:
  
  Vacation pay.
• Retirement Planning:
  Group Savings Plans.
• Learning and Development:
  Free second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting:

This is an on‑site position with an assigned work location.

June 2026

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.

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