Position Type:
Permanent Full time
Compensation Range:
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
Steeped in a rich military heritage and tradition, messes have been used by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) throughout Canada's history to foster morale and promote military values including camaraderie and unit cohesiveness. Messes give members a strong sense of commitment to the ideas, objectives and the basic responsibility expected of them within the CAF and set the standard for military service within Canada. CFMWS provides support to all CAF messes. Specifically, PSP Hospitality Services provides expertise on operational, and management practices and assists mess managers in providing quality mess hospitality services.
The Function Coordinator plans, organizes and coordinates NPP functions for the Mess and determines and arranges client's food and beverage requirements and use of facilities. The Function Coordinator coordinates staff requirements for functions and oversee the protocol, table settings and arrangements, seating plans, special menus and beverage requirements for the dining room.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in hospitality, food service management, or a related field AND several years of experience in hospitality, food and beverage service sector
Certification relating to special events, meetings or conference management, an asset
Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, as required
Experience
In coordinating hospitality services
In organizing banquets and functions
In inventory and bar management
In preparing marketing strategies
In managing facilities
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In applying policies, procedures, and relevant legislation
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Bilingual
Reading:
Functional
Writing:
Functional
Oral:
Functional
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT
Start Date (dd/mm/yyyy):
30/11/2026
OTHER INFORMATION
The location for this position is:
On-Site
The address associated with this location is:
60 Moodie Drive, Nepean, Ontario, Canada
Relocation Eligibility:
The successful candidate is not eligible for relocation benefits. The successful candidate must live within the area of selection or be willing to relocate at their own expense.
Important Note:
This job advertisement closes at 12:00 AM (midnight) on the indicated closing date, according to the position’s local time zone. The posting is no longer available for applications once that date begins. To be considered, your application must be submitted before the specified deadline. If you experience any technical issues submitting your application, please email careers@cfmws.com before the deadline.
WHY JOIN CFMWS?
A supportive and collaborative culture that values creativity, integrity and teamwork
The opportunity to make a transformative difference in the lives of Canadian Armed Forces members, their families and Veterans
Health and Wellbeing benefits (based on eligibility these can include drug, vision and dental coverage, healthcare spending account and access to telemedicine)
Work-life balance (including leaves) and retirement planning (based on eligibility this includes access to a Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Opportunities for professional development, learning and career growth
National and local discounts and perks
Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits.
INCLUSION, EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY
CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity or assessment, please inform the recruitment team promptly of any accommodation measures that would help ensure you are assessed fairly and equitably. All information relating to accommodation measures will be handled confidentially.
