Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator

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 Recreation Inclusion Support Facilitator plays an important role, providing quality leisure programs, services and facilities to our military members and their families. We promote and encourage people who require inclusion support to participate in a wide variety of activities offered throughout our communities. We believe that when members of the Canadian Armed Forces are able to take good care of themselves and their families, they can do better both at home and at work.

You will have an important portfolio, facilitating participation of people of varying abilities in the community activities of their choice. You will need to be a compassionate, empathetic and detail-oriented person who possess strong listening and oral communication skills to be successful in this role. Patience, a passion for helping people and being a team player are also essential attributes. You may be working with one participant or a group of children; all who need help and care to integrate and feel included. This means assisting with the development, planning and implementation of inclusive recreational activities for children with inclusion needs and assisting with personal care and health needs in a variety of settings including at the playground, gym, pool, washroom, at lunch and on field trips. You will ensure integration of participants into recreational programs by using assistive technology and resolving accessibility issues. Each day you will make a difference in the lives of participants and will be contributing to improving the quality of life for our military.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• High school diploma
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• Vulnerable Sector Check
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention certification
• Behavior Management Systems certification
• Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)/Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) Therapy training, an asset
• Current Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.) certification
• Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Accessibility Training
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport
• HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

Experience

• In supporting children/adolescents with special needs
• In delivering activities for children with special needs
• In leading children in activities
• In behavior management
• In alternate communication methods
• In applying safety protocols and procedures

Competencies

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

OTHER INFORMATION

• Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg).
• The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

START DATE

• Contract start date: 11 March 2025
• Contract end date: 28 March 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.