Military Family Navigator

Military Family Navigator

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.

We are recruiting for a Military Family Navigator (bilingual mandatory). This is a full-time, contract position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm. Occasional evenings and weekends will be required. This contract has a start date of August 2026.

Under the direction of the Programs Manager, the Military Family Navigator seeks to establish a support network and develop pathways to service for military and veteran families throughout the Garrison Petawawa area. The Military Family Navigator will be knowledgeable of and build relationships with both military and civilian social service organizations. They will collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to provide support, coaching and case management support for military families while they navigate the challenges and transitions associated with the military lifestyle.

Education:

• 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
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience, including military-related.

Additional Qualifications:

• Screening requirement: reliability, criminal record, vulnerable sector
• Knowledge of community development principles, adult learning principles, family resource programs (local and national), information and referral services principles and practices, determinants of health and well-being, program planning and the CAF community and lifestyle
• Valid driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work related travel and requisite driver’s insurance
• English mandatory; French a strong asset
• Assets: CPR, First Aid, Mental Health First Aid and life coach certification

Closing: July 17, 2026

Benefits:

• Health benefits including life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• 2% matching RRSP after one year of employment
• Paid leave (vacation, family related and sick leave)

If you wish to become a member of our team, please submit both a cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF format clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications stated above. Please include your daytime contact number and email address.

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. The information provided from this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other similar positions, including short-term contracts. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the PMFRC privacy policy.