Canadian Forces jobs in Kingston, ON

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 Administrative Assistant plays a key role in supporting the Health Promotion (HP) Manager and ensuring the efficient coordination of administrative operations. This position is responsible for preparing documentation and coordinating briefings for conferences, meetings, and appointments, while providing a broad range of administrative and clerical support.

Key responsibilities include data entry, document preparation, correspondence management, distribution of information, and tracking follow-up actions. The incumbent coordinates meetings by scheduling participants, preparing and distributing agendas, recording and distributing minutes, and ensuring all logistical requirements are met.

The Administrative Assistant also manages the event calendar and supports the planning and delivery of events by coordinating registrations, booking venues and technical equipment, and arranging event set-up as required. Additional responsibilities include scheduling appointments, coordinating travel arrangements, and providing administrative support for organizational taskings, projects, and promotional campaigns.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while delivering exceptional administrative support.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Accounting, Office Administration or a related field AND some years experience in administration or in a related field

Experience

In office administration and records management

In making travel arrangements and travel claims

In invoice and order processing

In organizing meetings and schedules

In drafting and distributing correspondence

In the preparation of reports

In maintaining web ready graphics, and desktop publishing

In using computer software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail, and Internet browsing

Competencies

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

English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional

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 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

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

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.