Mental Performance Specialist (Paid relocation to Cornwall, ON)

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

If you are passionate about all aspects of human performance and want to make a true difference in people’s lives, a career as a Mental Performance Specialist supporting the members of the Canadian Armed Forces might just be for you.

As a Mental Performance Specialist with Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services, you will deliver the mental performance program to members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), including but not limited to, student pilots, instructor pilots and air traffic control trainees. You will provide individual and group performance coaching to enhance and / or sustain their high levels of performance, to help them perform consistently and under considerable stress and adversity. In addition, you’ll assist with other targeted strategies for optimizing metal performance, including the development of online learning, social media and website content and memory aides.

The Mental Performance Specialist plays an integral role in supporting the performance, health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces members. In doing so, you will help to ensure that they are mentally and physically ready to sustain the rigours of operations, and live healthy balanced lives.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Master’s degree in Sports Psychology, Kinesiology, Health Studies or a related field AND some years of experience in Mental Performance coaching

AND

Current Canadian Sports Psychology Association (CSPA) Professional Member

Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification

Experience

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

Competencies

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

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

English 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 : Payment of professional association memberships, 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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Hiring multiple candidates in various locations. Opportunities exist in Moose Jaw, SK, Cornwall, ON, Southport, MB and Winnipeg, MB.

Explore these opportunities by visiting : https : / / cfmws.ca / about-us / cfmws-careers

START DATE

March 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.