Strength and Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM (Ottawa)-EN

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. THE ROLE The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, under the direction of a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, will work as a part of an interdisciplinary support team composed of Strength & Conditioning, Performance Dietetics, Mental Performance, Physiotherapy, and medical professionals. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM daily tasks will include providing evidenced-informed strength and conditioning programming and coaching sessions for CANSOFCOM members who are seeking optimal physical performance to increase occupational readiness based on established employment standards, and refers clients as required. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will lead and assist in delivering strength and conditioning programs focused on optimizing physical performance and returning to duty from physical injury. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM, as a subject matter expert in their field, will support the local team in providing training, education, advanced physical testing and monitoring to enhance high performance products, services, and project development for assigned personnel. The Strength & Conditioning Coach – CANSOFCOM will leverage advanced tools, technology, and professional development opportunities to deliver contemporary, operationally relevant training solutions in support of supporting high-readiness members at home and abroad. Qualifications Needed Education, Certifications and Licenses Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences or a related discipline AND some years of experience in physical fitness evaluation and prescription, adapted physical fitness and return to work, or a related field AND National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification AND Current Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Current CPR And Basic First Aid Qualifications Unit specific physical fitness standards, as required Current National Lifeguard Service (NLS) certification, as required Experience In designing individual and group strength and conditioning programs for elite level personnel In providing fitness program delivery to clients with physical injuries In physical fitness evaluation In adapting strength and conditioning programs for individuals In assisting advanced exercise testing sessions In designing and conducting physical fitness education workshops In assisting the coordination and delivery of reconditioning, physical fitness programming, motor skill development, and evaluation protocols In researching, preparing, and delivering reports In applying policies, procedures, and regulations Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. Language Requirements Bilingual (English and French) Essential. Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional 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 and disability insurance. Work Life Balance: Flexible work options and a wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days. Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development: Tuition Reimbursement Program, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training. Perks: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation. Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits Other Information This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. START DATE 19 October 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. Ontario

Provide evidence-informed strength and conditioning programming and coaching to CANSOFCOM members to optimize physical performance and occupational readiness. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support high-performance products, services, and return-to-duty protocols from physical injuries.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Human Kinetics or a related field, along with CSCS and CSEP-CEP certifications. Candidates must have experience designing elite-level fitness programs and be bilingual in English and French.

• Drug coverage • Healthcare spending account • Virtual care (telemedicine) • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Mental health support • Travel insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Disability insurance • Flexible work options • Paid vacation • Family related leave • Personal days • Defined Benefit Pension Plan • Group Savings Plans • Tuition Reimbursement Program • Online learning opportunities • LinkedIn Learning subscription • Second language training • CF One Member Appreciation discounts

• Travail d’équipeSouhaitée
• LeadershipSouhaitée
• CommunicationSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Strength and Conditioning Programming
• Physical Fitness Evaluation
• Return to Duty Programming
• Exercise Testing
• Client Focus
• Communication
• Innovation
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Bilingualism
• Physical Fitness Education
• Motor Skill Development
• Report Writing
• Policy Application

• Sports & Recreation
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Education
• Science & Research

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

25 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level