Educational Programs Coordinator at CFMWS

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.

As the Air Defence Museum’s Educational Programs Coordinator, you will play a key role in showcasing the heritage on display in the museum to a wide audience.

You will be responsible for promoting educational programs to schools, school boards and the military community. You will serve as the main point of contact with teachers to plan and coordinate the delivery of educational activities.

Facilitation will be a core part of your responsibilities. You will develop plans for cultural and educational activities to enrich the experience of visiting school groups and members of the public. You will also be asked to support the museum guide program, assist with record keeping, and give briefings or guided tours as needed.

Your ability to convey knowledge in an engaging way will directly contribute to the museum’s educational outreach.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in museum technology or a related field AND several years of experience in museology techniques or a related field

Experience

In Educational work with all age groups
In writing educational programs
In historical research
In working in museums
In preparing and presenting exhibits
In installing exhibits
In public speaking
In budget administration
In working with volunteers, an asset

Competencies

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

French Essential

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: Payment of professional association memberships, 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

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

The anticipated term of this position is January 19th 2026 to September 25th 2026.

PSP: Keep our Canadian Armed Forces operationally ready and their families and military community healthy as part of the team at Personnel Support Programs. Personnel Support Programs contributes to the operational readiness of our Canadian Armed Forces through the provision of fitness, sports, recreation and health promotion programs to military communities across Canada and members while on deployment.

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.