Retail Coordinator/Supervisor

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

Imagine the excitement and ability to show off your incredible skills in a deployed environment (overseas) for six months working in a retail store for the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and partner nations from across the world! As a deployed Retail Coordinator and Supervisor, you are not just providing retail services, but enhancing the morale and welfare of all the troops deployed.

The Retail Coordinator and Supervisor are part of an enthusiastic team of adventurous individuals who enjoy meaningful employment and contributing in a team-based environment. Excited by the opportunity to deploy as a civilian among CAF personnel abroad, you are a team player with a positive attitude in a fast-paced setting. You are able to adapt to new challenges in an ever-changing dynamic environment.

The Retail Coordinator and Supervisor oversee the distribution of merchandise to outlets and ensure adequate stock levels are maintained. You coordinate and plan the shipping and receiving of merchandise and are responsible for ensuring the implementation and maintenance of loss prevention controls. You are responsible for an effective monthly inventory of the store and managing contracts and must have an understanding of the store’s financial statements, inventory management, and supply chain.

The Supervisor is selected from the pool of Coordinator candidates and after successful completion of the Training and Selection Course. The Supervisor is responsible for leading and managing the retail team and operations. You will enforce the health, hygiene, safety, and security standards and programs. Other responsibilities include preparing regular cash audits, periodic reconciliation of deposits, authorizing refunds, voids, and returns, and holding keys, safe combinations, and access codes.

The Retail Coordinator/Supervisor plays an important role in enhancing the morale of CAF and partner nations by assisting 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!

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• An acceptable combination of education, training and experience
• Canadian citizenship
• Must have a valid Canadian passport
• Valid Canadian driver’s license (Class G or Class 5)

Experience

• In personnel administration
• In cash handling
• In administrative procedures
• In applying policies, procedures and relevant legislation
• In inventory control and financial administration
• In maintaining specified inventory and order merchandise
• In preparing sales/merchandise reports

Additional Supervisor Experience

• In organizing functions

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
• Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
• Ability to walk and lift, carry, pull/or push heavy items

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• English Essential
• Bilingual (English and French) Essential with the following language profile:

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).

JOB INFORMATION

POSITION TYPE

Civilian deployment contracts are 6 month terms. Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Salary: $31,895 – $46,115 for six months
• Hours of work: Maximum 56 hours per week, which includes weekdays and weekends.
• Tax free allowance: Possibility of up to $1,716 per month in addition to your salary (Allowance rates are based on mission/location/date).
• Home Leave Travel Allowance (Vacation): Possibility of paid leave (vacation).
• 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: Camp Adazi, Latvia

APPLICATION INFORMATION - IMPORTANT

TO APPLY:

• 1) Resume - clearly show how you met each qualification
• 2) Cover Letter - explain why you want to deploy
• 3) Support letter/email – from your Senior Manager (or equivalent), confirming support for your training attendance and future deployment. This must be submitted with your initial application and cannot be submitted later.

IF SUCCESSFUL – SELECTION AND TRAINING COURSE

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

LEARN MORE

Learn more about deployment support: Link

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