National Manager, Human Performance Research and Development

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.

Are you a seasoned research professional with a passion for leadership and innovation? Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services is seeking a seeking a dynamic and visionary National Manager, Human Performance Research and Development to lead cutting-edge initiatives that shape the future of physical performance standards and programs across the Canadian Forces.

As the National Manager, you will be at the forefront of designing and directing Human Performance research, developing evidence-based physical training programs, and evaluating their impact on military personnel. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will directly influence the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Canadian Forces.

What You’ll Do

• Lead National Research Initiatives: Oversee the planning, execution, and evaluation of human performance research projects that support evolving operational needs.
• Drive Innovation: Develop and present comprehensive research proposals tailored to client groups, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and emerging challenges.
• Shape Policy and Standards: Guide the development of physical fitness standards and training protocols through rigorous data analysis and evidence-based recommendations.
• Mentor and Inspire: Provide expert guidance and leadership to a multidisciplinary team of researchers and managers.
• Represent Canada on the Global Stage: Share insights and findings with national and international stakeholders, including Canadian Forces, Department of National Defernce, external agencies, academia, and allied military forces.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to lead transformative research that supports the wellbeing and performance of Canada’s military personnel.

• Proven experience in leading research teams or managing complex research programs.
• Exceptional skills in data analysis, interpretation, and strategic communication.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders and drive results.

Education, Certifications and Licenses

Master’s degree Exercise Sciences or a related field AND several years of experience in conducting and managing human performance and exercise physiology research for law enforcement, military or in a related field

Experience

In planning and managing research and development of physical fitness standards

In planning and managing the development of programs and policies in support of physical fitness maintenance and selection standards

In managing and interpreting out-sourced research projects

In developing research hypotheses, designs, and methodologies

In statistical analysis

In conducting advanced literature searches

In negotiating resources

In developing specialized physical fitness training programs

In managing and conducting laboratory fitness appraisals

In developing, producing, and publishing marketing and promotional materials for general and specific fitness standards and programs

In presenting reports and findings at professional conferences

In business and strategic planning

In budget administration

In personnel administration

In using statistical software programs

Competencies

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

Bilingual (English and French) Essential

Reading: Advanced

Writing: Functional

Oral: Advanced

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

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.

The successful candidate may be eligible for relocation benefits.

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.