Job Posting

Regional Adapted Fitness Specialist
Non-Public Funds
Personnel Support Programs Division
Halifax – Nova Scotia
Gagetown – New Brunswick
Valcartier – Québec
Toronto – Ontario
Petawawa – Ontario
Shilo – Manitoba
Edmonton – Alberta
Esquimalt – British Columbia
Permanent Full Time Position

Under the direction of the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) Fitness and Sport Director, the Regional Adapted Fitness Specialist conducts adaptive physical fitness programming, motor skill development, evaluation protocols and exercise prescriptions for ill or injured Canadian Forces (CF) personnel participating in the return to work program within a Joint Personnel Support Unit (JPSU) region. He/She performs fitness assessments and provides recommendations to Return to Work Coordinator for inclusion within the injured or ill military personnel’s return to work plan. The Regional Adapted Fitness Specialist manages the delivery of practical and theoretical adaptive physical fitness clinics, conferences, seminars, specialty courses, and workshops for military personnel, their families, fitness staff and community groups. She/He also promotes active participation of injured or ill CF personnel in Soldier On program activities, such as the Soldier On SportFit Camp, Soldier On Challenge and Soldier On Day.

Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Sciences, Kinesiology or a related field AND some years experience in adapted physical fitness and return to work programming for adults or a related field
OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise Sciences, Kinesiology or a related field AND several years experience in adapted physical fitness and return to work programming for adults or a related field
AND
- Current Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) certification

Language requirement: English essential, bilingualism (French / English) an asset for opportunities in Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia.

French essential, bilingualism (English/French) an asset for opportunities in Québec.

Bilingualism (French / English) is essential for opportunities in Ontario and New Brunswick.

Knowledge Requirements Experience Requirements
- Of physical fitness programming, evaluation protocols and techniques, and exercise prescriptions for persons with a disability
- Of physical fitness evaluations, physical training programs and exercise science
- Of principles of research and development in adapted physical activity
- Of the principles of attitude and behaviour change
- Of principles related to adult education
- Of physical fitness instruction techniques
- Of general business practices and theories
- Of loss prevention techniques
- Of risk management - In planning, developing, managing and evaluating the operations and delivery of physical fitness and evaluation programs for persons with a disability
- In planning and conducting motor skill development sessions and/or individualized exercise sessions for persons with a disability
- In data collection, case management and report writing
- In working with community groups and organizations
- In applying policies, procedures, and regulations
- In reviewing technical reports and scientific documents
- In project management
- In budget administration
- In planning and conducting presentations and guest lectures
- In using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, e-mail and Internet browsing

Salary: $ 58,430 - $ 68,750 per annum

Successful candidate will be prepared to commence employment as soon as possible.

NPF employees must demonstrate the following core characteristics: team player, customer focus, positive attitude, excellence, and competence.

NPF is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity and invites applications from Women, Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and Visible Minorities.
To receive this job poster in an alternative format, please contact the NPF Human Resources Manager.

Eligible candidates should submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements by mail to: CFPFSS, 4210 Labelle Street, Ottawa, ON K1A 0K2, by e-mail at recruiting@cfpsa.com, or online at www.cfpsa.com. Applications must be received before 1600 hrs 10 July 2009.

Please note that only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. If you have special needs and require accommodation measures for the selection process, please notify the NPF Human Resources Manager at that time.