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community centre manager

Title posted on Jobillico - Manager, Community Development and Stakeholder Relations

Posted on August 19, 2026 by Employer details Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services - CFMWS

Job details

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 ROLEUnder the direction of an Employment and Entrepreneurship Programs Manager, the Community Development and Stakeholder Relations Manager will play an important role in creating employment connections and career development opportunities for Canadian military spouses/partners as they navigate the pressures of military life. As part of the Military Family Services team, you will build and maintain business relationships supporting a network of national employers while leading virtual and in-person training and hiring events aimed at building professional connections and empowering careers for civilian military spouses/partners. You are a strong communicator, both in speaking and writing, and you will prepare and deliver presentations and other communications tailored to audiences. You will collaborate closely with colleagues and community partners, stay informed with emerging labour market trends and be responsive to stakeholders and clients alike. You also lead continuous improvement initiatives, including enhancing digital platforms, streamlining backend processes, and collecting and using evaluation data to improve efficiency and client experience. Your work will inform broader system improvements, highlight emerging needs, and contribute to strategic outcomes that enhance the resilience of military families.QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in Business Administration, Marketing, Communication or a related field AND several years of experience in stakeholder management, event planning, project management, marketing and business communication Experience In program management and development In generating and managing a network of community stakeholders In researching economic and labour market trends and opportunities In researching, drafting, interpreting, and editing policies and procedures In liaising with corporate executives In creating and conducting presentations and workshops In planning and delivering national and regional events In writing reports, briefing notes and other communications In developing strategic plans and outcome measurement In preparing agreements In creating marketing plans Competencies, Skills and Abilities Client focus, or