Director Corporate Services

Unit Corporation; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement planning

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is seeking a dynamic Director Corporate Services to align governance, priorities and execution across the organization. You will lead governance activities, coordinate the corporate calendar, and work with senior leadership and external stakeholders to drive strategic objectives.

The role requires strong strategic planning, advisory capabilities and change-management experience, with a focus on delivering efficient operations, accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and several years of managerial corporate administration experience.
• Experience developing, planning and implementing corporate strategies and policies.
• Ability to develop strategic training initiatives with stakeholders.
• Experience planning, managing and evaluating change management frameworks.
• Experience providing advice and guidance; strong business and strategic planning capabilities.
• Familiarity with procedures, legislation and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead governance activities and coordinate the corporate calendar.
• Align divisional staff efforts and ensure execution of corporate priorities.
• Support executive decision-making and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure efficient operation of governance committees and senior-level forums.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to achieve organizational objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Teamwork

Change management

Advisory ability

Executive collaboration

Project coordination

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or related field

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

CFMWS is seeking a dynamic and strategic Director Corporate Services to play a key role in ensuring organizational alignment, effective governance, and the successful execution of corporate priorities. Reporting directly to the Chief Corporate Secretary and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the Director provides leadership and coordination across the organization to ensure strategic objectives are translated into actionable plans and achieved through effective collaboration.

They will work closely with CFMWS senior leadership, divisional teams, and Canadian Armed Forces stakeholders to advance key initiatives, support executive decision-making, and ensure alignment of corporate goals and priorities. The role is responsible for integrating the efforts of divisional staff, including Divisional Heads' Executive Assistants, coordinating governance activities, managing the corporate calendar, and ensuring the efficient operation of governance committees and senior-level forums.

The successful candidate will maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the Office of the Vice Chief of the Defence Staff, and support corporate governance bodies such as the Non‑Public Property Oversight Advisory Board and Audit Committee. Through strategic leadership, effective communication, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the Director will contribute to organizational excellence and the achievement of CFMWS’s mission and strategic objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance or a related field AND several years of managerial experience in corporate administration or a related field
• Education, Certifications and Licenses
• Experience
• In developing, planning, and implementing corporate strategies and policies
• In developing strategic training initiatives with stakeholders
• In planning, managing, evaluating and promoting change management frameworks
• In providing advice and guidance
• In business and strategic planning
• In developing, interpreting, implementing and applying procedures and relevant legislation
• In planning and conducting presentations
• In managing projectsIn budget administration
• In personnel administration
• In interpreting and applying Federal/Provincial regulations, an asset
• Competencies, Skills and Abilities
• Clientfocus,organizationalknowledge,communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English or French Essential, Bilingual (English and French) an asset

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 opportunitiesincluding a LinkedIn Learning subscriptionand second language training.
• Perks: Discounts throughCF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

This is a hybrid position with an assigned work location allowing the employee to work partly from a corporate office and partly from a home office in accordance with the CFMWS Flexible Work Options Policy, and with approval from the direct manager.

START DATE

October 19, 2026

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. 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.