Recreation and Inclusion Supervisor

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive organization for military families is seeking a Recreation and Inclusion Supervisor to guide inclusive recreation programs. Responsibilities include planning and delivering programs for individuals with disabilities, coaching team members, and maintaining communication with families. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in program delivery. The position is on-site and offers various health and wellness benefits.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Vacation pay

Group Savings Plans

Free second language training

Qualifications

• Several years of experience working with children/youth and individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in programming and delivering activities.
• Competence in implementing inclusive programming and supports.

Responsibilities

• Guide and deliver inclusive recreation programs for the military community.
• Plan and implement individualized plans for participants with support needs.
• Monitor program quality and communicate with families.

Skills

Client focus

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

High School diploma

CPR and Standard First Aid certification

High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification

Job description

Overview

CFMWS – WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION! At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re a workforce 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 Recreation and Inclusion Supervisor, you will guide and deliver inclusive recreation programs and services for individuals and families in the military community. You will expand access for participants with disabilities and support needs ensuring they can meaningfully engage in recreation programming, events and community life. You will plan and deliver inclusion programming and implement individualized plans for participants with disabilities and support needs. You will coach and supervise employees and provide direct support when implementing behaviour management protocols. You will monitor program quality and gather and report on program feedback. You will maintain consistent communication with participants’ families and caregivers, providing regular updates on program plans, participant progress, address concerns professionally, and escalate matters to management when appropriate.

Qualifications

Education, Certifications and Licenses
High School diploma AND several years of experience related to working with children/youth and individuals with disabilities, or a related field
AND
Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification
Current High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset
Behavior Management Systems certification, an asset
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)/Intensive Behavioural Intervention (IBI) Therapy training, an asset

• Experience
  • In programming and delivering activities
  • In inclusion practices and supports
  • In personnel administration
  • In budget administration
  • In group supervision
  • In applying policies, procedures, regulations and applicable legislation
  • In implementing inclusive and adaptive programming and supports
  • In crisis intervention and behaviour management techniques
  • In communicating with families, caregivers, educators, service providers and other community

Competencies
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Benefits

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

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

June 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.

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