Overview
Physical Rehabilitation Specialist – Deployment Support Jobs in St. John’s, Canada at Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
Position: Physical Rehabilitation Specialist – Deployment Support-EN
Location: St. John’s
At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than 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.
The Role
Imagine the opportunity to deploy overseas for six months as a Reconditioning Specialist, delivering exercise and reconditioning services to Canadian Armed Forces and partner nations while enhancing morale and welfare of all troops deployed.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage reconditioning programs for CAF members with medical conditions to improve functional abilities.
Design specific exercise protocols that support reconditioning and prevent future injury.
Coordinate and lead physical fitness evaluations and baseline testing for individuals with chronic metabolic and/or musculoskeletal disorders.
Develop and deliver fitness education sessions and workshops.
Provide training and professional development to local team members.
Assist partners in promoting healthy practices and injury prevention through initiatives such as educational programs and special events.
Support recreational activities and events to maintain mental and physical readiness.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Human Kinetics, Exercise Physiology, Exercise Sciences, or related field.
Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS CPR) and First Aid certification.
Valid driver’s licence (provincial).
Canadian citizenship.
Valid Canadian passport.
Experience
Development, coordination, research, planning and delivery of reconditioning and physical fitness programming.
Providing fitness counselling to clients with physical and/or mental injuries.
Refer clients for lifestyle or medical assessment to service providers.
Leading physical fitness evaluations and baseline testing techniques.
Researching, designing, and conducting physical fitness education sessions.
Data collection, assessment, case management and report writing.
Reviewing medical providers’ assessments and developing recommendations for reconditioning and fitness programming.
Coordinating with external services regarding client progress and providing recommendations for progression.
Providing oral and written communication for professional and public audiences.
Researching, developing, conducting, and promoting health, wellness and fitness education activities.
Facilitating briefings on specialised topics for adult audiences.
Applying policies, procedures, and regulations.
Competencies
Client focus.
Organizational knowledge.
Communication.
Innovation.
Teamwork.
Leadership.
Additional Qualifications Prior To Deployment
Completion of a health, dental, and psychosocial assessment.
Security screening.
Ability to walk and lift, carry, pull, or push heavy items.
Language Requirements
English – Essential.
Reading, writing, and oral – Functional.
Bilingual essential candidates considered for all positions.
Job Information
Position type: Civilian deployment contracts are 6‑month terms. Deployment start dates may take place within the next 2 years. Hours of work: Maximum 56 hours per week, which includes weekdays and weekends.
Benefits
Tax‑free allowance – up to $1,756 per month in addition to salary.
Home leave and travel allowance – paid leave and travel allowance possible.
Accommodations and meals – provided for duration of deployment.
Health benefits – drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Excursions – possibility to explore and experience local culture and environment through activities and excursions off base.
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 of 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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Title: Physical Rehabilitation Specialist – Deployment Support
Company: Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services
Location: St. John’s, Canada
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