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
Education, Certifications and Licenses
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
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 projects
In budget administration
In personnel administration
In interpreting and applying Federal/Provincial regulations, an asset
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, 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 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 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