Staff of the Non-Public Funds – Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) provide programs and services that support the health and well-being of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and the Defence community. These programs and services are intended to build resilience and help members stay ready for duty by supporting their mental, social, physical, and financial well-being.

CFMWS operates on behalf of the Chief of the Defence Staff, and under the authority of the Minister of National Defence.

For more information, visit Healthy Members Strong Communities: CFMWS Strategy 2030.

Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (SNPF CF) provide programs and services that support the health, fitness and recreation of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members, Veterans, and their families — along with their financial and everyday shopping needs.

Employees of SNPF CF are not part of the Department of National Defence or the Treasury Board, meaning they are not governed by the Public Service Employment Act but are part of Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), a separate employer under Schedule V of the Financial Administration Act of the Government of Canada.

Learn more about the organization and employee benefits at CFMWS Employee Benefits.

Specific roles filled by Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (SNPF CF) include the following:

• Personnel Support Programs (PSP) – fitness, sport, recreation
• CANEX – retail services
• SISIP Financial – financial planning and insurance
• Military Family Services (MFS) – support for military families

Many employees also work behind the scenes in areas such as Information Services, Human Resources, Finance, Marketing and Communications, and Corporate Services.

The SNPF CF also supports CAF members during deployments — including those stationed in locations such as Latvia or serving aboard His Majesty’s Canadian Ships (HMCS). For more information, visit Deployment Support.

There are 4,814 Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (SNPF CF) employees working at bases and wings across Canada and around the world.

More than 31% of SNPF CF have a personal military connection through a CAF member, former CAF member, or military family member.

CFMWS: Locations

If you are thinking of, or are interested in applying for a job as an employee of the Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (SNPF CF), visit Careers FAQs to learn more about the hiring process.

Employees of Staff of the Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (SNPF CF) can grieve decisions they feel do not follow the terms and conditions of their employment. CFMWS Human Resource Policy, Chapter 11 outlines the grievance process.

For concerns about harassment or violence in the workplace, the NPF Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy applies to employees of SNPF CF.

Other methods to raise concerns or resolve issues also exist. These options help employees of SNPF CF understand their rights and choose the best way to move forward. For further information, refer to Recourse and complaint mechanisms, or contact us for assistance.

• Visit the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services website or contact them by phone at 1-855-245-0330.
• Information on postings, assignments, and employment Outside of Canada (OUTCAN) for Staff of Non-Public Funds, Canadian Forces (SNPF CF)
• Human Resources Policy (HRPOL)
• NPF Employees Pension Plan
• 2025-2028 Employment Equity Action Plan
• NPP & CFMWS Policies