area manager, family services

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS; Town of Oromocto; On-site; CAD 109,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

A national support organization is seeking a Senior Manager, Military Family Services, located in Oromocto, NB. The role focuses on planning and overseeing the Military Family Services Program, ensuring delivery of essential support to military families. Candidates should have a Master’s degree and experience in community program development. Bilingual proficiency in English and French is essential. The position is permanent, full-time, with a salary range of $109,210 to $136,550 per annum.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Business Administration, or related field, with several years of experience in non-profit or family resources programs.
• Community program development and implementation, planning and facilitating presentations and workshops.
• Bilingual (English and French) essential; advanced reading, functional writing, and advanced oral skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage implementation and evaluation of key initiatives.
• Oversee activities supporting families through military challenges.
• Liaise with teams to mobilize a network of support for operational readiness.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration, or related field

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Details

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) supports Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and families through programs and services that improve mental, social, physical, financial and familial well‑being.

Role Overview

The Senior Manager, Military Family Services plans, oversees, manages, assesses and implements the delivery of the Military Family Services Program (MFSP) and provides advice and guidance on programs and services and ensures consistent application of MFS programs, policies and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the implementation, evaluation and reporting of key initiatives as directed by the Associate Director, Resilience and Engagement, Policy and Program Development.
• Oversee activities supporting families through military challenges such as relocations, deployments and transitions, increasing access to critical services.
• Liaise and engage with other teams within MFS and CFMWS to mobilize a network of support required to enhance the operational readiness of military members and the well‑being of their families.
• Accountable for ensuring teams deliver on strategic initiatives and building key relationships with peers and staff.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, Business Administration, Community Development or related field AND several years experience in non‑profit and/or family resources programs; OR Bachelor’s degree and several years experience.
• Experience: Community program development and implementation; planning and facilitating presentations and workshops; developing, interpreting, implementing and applying policies, procedures and regulations; budget administration; project management; personnel administration; business planning; not‑for‑profit sector experience an asset.
• Competencies: Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
• Language: Bilingual (English and French) Essential; reading advanced; writing functional; oral advanced.

Benefits

Location: Oromocto, NB – On site.

Salary: $109,210 to $136,550 per annum.

Terms of employment: Permanent, full time. Starts as soon as possible. Vacancy count: 1.