Overview

The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) is a non-profit organization with the responsibility of addressing the needs of military families. We provide programs and services that serve, involve, and advocate for our Military community, its members and families, and address the unique military lifestyle challenges, resulting in an enhanced quality of life. The PMFRC envisions a community of strong, capable, resilient Canadian Armed Forces families. For more information on who we are, please visit us at PMFRC Website .

The Role(s)

As a key member of the PMFRC’s multi-disciplinary team, and reporting to the Programs Manager, the Military Family Community Advisor oversees the Military Family Navigator team that provides personalized navigational support for Military families, providing guidance and leadership for program development. This role ensures that programs align with the PMFRC Mission, Vision, and Strategic Priorities while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of military families.

The Military Family Community Advisor also represents the PMFRC and the needs of Military families in various community and stakeholder committees and ensures the ongoing effectiveness of programs and workshops delivered by the team.

Education / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Mental Health, Human Services, or a related field, AND some years of experience in direct community service delivery.

OR

College Diploma in Social Services, Mental Health, Human Services, or a related field, AND several years of experience in direct community service delivery.

OR

A demonstrated equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. This includes, but is not limited to, demonstrated military education, training, and experience.

Certification / Licenses

An Asset:

  • Mental Health First Aid
  • Suicide Intervention
  • Crisis Intervention

Knowledge Requirements

  • Program development and evaluation processes
  • Community-based and family support / navigation service delivery models
  • Community and stakeholder engagement
  • Risk management practices
  • Classified record management and client file legislation
  • Human resources management
  • Canadian Armed Forces community, systems, and lifestyle

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum of two years of supervisory experience
  • Providing individualize coaching and support for families and/ or individualized
  • Planning and facilitating meetings, events and training sessions
  • Developing, delivering, and evaluating community programs
  • Delivering presentations and briefing to community and stakeholders
  • Applying policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations
  • Data and record-keeping systems and retrieval methods
  • Building and maintaining community partnerships and professional networks
  • Personnel administration
  • Budget administration

Conditions of Employment

  • Adherence to all PMFRC policies and procedures, including privacy and confidentiality
  • Participation in special events as
  • Proof of registration with a regulatory body, if
  • Ability to provide a clear criminal record check, obtain an enhanced reliability security clearance, and vulnerable sector screening (current within 6 months).
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with appropriate insurance for work-related
  • Ability to travel within the County of
  • Thorough understanding of Canadian Armed Forces communities, systems, and policies to effectively support families in accessing services.

Posting Date: 28 May 2026

Potential Start Date: June 2026

Closing Date: 11 May 2026

If you wish to become a member of our team, please submit both a cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF format. Please include your daytime contact number and email address. Should you require accommodation during the selection process, please let the HR Admin Assistant know.

For more information contact:

HR Admin Assistant

10-16 Regalbuto Ave, Petawawa ON, K8H 1L3

HR-Recruitment@PetawawaMFRC.com

PMFRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be provided in both English and French. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are displayed in English only.