Mental Performance Specialist

Unit Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work options

Defined benefit pension plan

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning & second language培训

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is seeking a Mental Performance Specialist to deliver resiliency programs, facilitate Train-The-Trainer courses, and provide one-on-one coaching across bases and units. The role involves creating teaching materials, coordinating workshops, and delivering briefs tailored to local needs.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in a related field, CPSA membership, and current CPR/First Aid certification, with proven experience in planning,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and experience in mental performance coaching.
• Current CPSA Professional Member.
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification.
• Experience in planning, organizing, researching, creating and developing mental training programs.
• Experience delivering mental training programs and courses.
• Experience in planning and conducting mental training courses, workshops, presentations and specialized clinics.
• Experience in evaluating effectiveness and reporting on training.
• Ability to apply policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Strong client focus, teamwork and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the mental performance (resiliency) program as directed by management.
• Facilitate Mental Performance Train-The-Trainer courses.
• Deliver workshops and briefs based on environment and base/wing/unit needs.
• Provide one-on-one mental performance coaching and prepare teaching materials.
• Collaborate, create and deliver mental performance sessions as required.

Skills

CPSA Professional Member

CPR/First Aid

Mental performance coaching

Workshop facilitation

Program development

Client focus

Teamwork & leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Sports Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Studies 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

The Mental Performance Specialist will deliver the mental performance (resiliency) program, as well as assist with facilitation of the Mental Performance Train‑The‑Trainer courses, as directed by manager. The Mental Performance Specialist will facilitate and deliver workshops on mental performance topics, as well as collaborate, create, facilitate and deliver mental performance workshops and/or briefs based on the demands/needs of the environment and/or local Base/Wing/Unit (B/W/U) chain of command. The Mental Performance Specialist will provide one‑on‑one mental performance coaching services, as well as prepare teaching material and pre/post questionnaires.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

• Master’s degree in Sports Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Studies or a related field AND some years of experience in Mental Performance coaching
• Current Canadian Sports Psychology Association (CPSA) Professional Member
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
• In planning, organizing, researching, creating and developing mental training programs
• In delivering mental training programs
• In planning and conducting mental training courses, workshops, presentations and specialized clinics
• In determining the effectiveness and efficiency of delivered mental performance training
• In development of reports
• In presenting reports and findings
• In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• English Essential 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 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.

START DATE

19 October 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.