Original job description
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
As a Human Resources Manager, you are responsible for providing human resources functions at your location, including recruitment, payroll, pension and benefits, talent management, job evaluation, recognition and learning and development. You will investigate and analyze grievances and complaints and work with the business, employees and unions (if applicable) to identify sources of conflict and complaints and resolve them to ensure smooth business operations. You will also ensure compliance with the Health and Safety program.
The Human Resources Manager will be asked to provide their operational perspective and expertise on new programs and policies that will impact employees and the business and to recommend improvements to existing programs, policies and processes.
This is a hands-on role, working as a team with local management. If you are passionate about all aspects of human resources and understand the value of people, and are detailed oriented and organized this is the opportunity for you.
Qualifications Needed
Education, Certifications and Licenses
College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field AND several years of experience in human resources, or a related field
AND
Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), an asset
Experience
In planning, organizing, and delivering Human Resources programs and services
In providing Human Resources related advice
In applying and interpreting human resources policies, procedures and legislation
In personnel administration
In planning and conducting presentations
Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership
Language Requirements
Bilingual (English and French) Essential
Reading: Advanced
Writing: Functional
Oral: Advanced
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.
As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening.
As part of the Human Resources team, you support talent recruitment, development and retention of employees in more than 60 locations across Canada, the U.S. and in deployed operations. CFMWS Human Resources creates, adapts and implements policies and programs to support more than 4,000 employees in diverse occupations across the organization and the world.
START DATE
September 21, 2026
INCLUSION AND ACCOMODATION
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
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Responsibilities
Manage local human resources functions, including recruitment, payroll, pension and benefits, talent management, job evaluation, recognition, and learning and development. Investigate grievances and complaints, resolve workplace conflicts with employees, management and unions as applicable, ensure health and safety compliance, and advise on or recommend improvements to policies and programs.
Requirements
A college diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field is required, along with several years of experience in human resources or a related field. Experience planning and delivering HR programs, advising on HR matters, interpreting policies and legislation, personnel administration, and conducting presentations is required; CPHR is an asset.
Skills
- Human Resources Program Planning
- Human Resources Program Delivery
- Recruitment
- Payroll Administration
- Pension And Benefits Administration
- Talent Management
- Job Evaluation
- Employee Recognition
- Learning And Development
- Grievance Investigation
- Conflict Resolution
- Legislation Compliance
- Personnel Administration
- Presentation Planning And Delivery
- Health And Safety Compliance
Benefits
- Drug Coverage
- Healthcare Spending Account
- Virtual Care
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Mental Health Support
- Travel Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Flexible Work Options
- Paid Vacation
- Family-Related Leave
- Personal Days
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Group Savings Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Online Learning Opportunities
- LinkedIn Learning Subscription
- Second Language Training
- CF One Member Appreciation Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Human Resources
- Management & Leadership
- Government & Public Sector
- Sports & Recreation
Keywords
- Human Resources
- Recruitment
- Payroll
- Pension Administration
- Benefits Administration
- Talent Management
- Job Evaluation
- Employee Recognition
- Learning And Development
- Grievance Investigation
- Complaint Resolution
- Conflict Resolution
- Union Relations
- Health And Safety
- Human Resources Policies
- Employment Legislation
- Personnel Administration
- Presentations
- Chartered Professional In Human Resources
- CPHR
- Business Administration
- Employee Retention
- Employee Development
