Description
Canada Games: Québec, 2027
The Canada Games are the country’s largest multi-sport competition and will bring together more than 3,500 high-calibre athletes and coaches in Quebec City from February 27 to March 14, 2027, across 22 sports. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Games celebrate the perseverance and sportsmanship of young Canadian athletes.
The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is looking for bold minds to create memorable Games. Your mission? Join a passionate team that will create exceptional moments for both athletes and visitors while building a lasting legacy of excellence and innovation for our community.
Your Role
Ready to be part of history? The 2027 Canada Games are seeking a passionate coordinator, Sports and Venues. Under the direction of the director, Sports and Venues, you will contribute to the success of competitions at the country's largest multi-sport event. From schedule planning to equipment management and volunteer mobilization, your expertise and leadership will allow athletes to experience a memorable sporting experience. In collaboration with venue owners and national sport organizations, you will ensure that every detail meets the Games' standards of excellence.
Your planning talent will allow you to:
- Plan and coordinate competitions in every detail (schedules, results, officials, equipment)
- Participate in venues setup
- Guide and mobilize volunteer teams in venues and sport competitions management
- Collaborate closely with national sport organizations
- Act as the resource person for certain sports and venues during the Games
- Contribute to the development of venue management policies and procedures
- Collaborate on writing the venue management manual
- Analyze needs and manage sports equipment acquisition
- Ensure compliance with excellence standards at competition venues
- Put your talent to work on challenges that emerge along the way
Keys to Success
Want to join our team? Here's what it takes:
- DEC (Diploma of College Studies) in marketing, communications, or a related field (a university degree is an asset
- 3 years of experience in project management or sporting events
- Strong written and spoken French; working knowledge of English
- Experience in volunteer management: an asset
- Knowledge of the sport environment: an asset
- Criminal background check required
- Authorization to work in Canada
Winning Profile
- Organization ace and Excel gold medalist
- Natural talent for communication and bringing people together
- Positive attitude that inspires collaboration
- Initiative-taking spirit that doesn't wait for action to happen
- Problem-solving champion who breaks down challenges with agility
- Talent for anticipating challenges and turning obstacles into opportunities
- Cool-headed and able to perform under pressure
- Team player that is always ready to contribute and collaborate
- Ready to live at the pace of the Games, including a flexible schedule
- Based in the Quebec City region or ready to relocate to be part of the adventure
Benefits
Joining our team means enjoying benefits that make a difference:
- Annual salary of $60,000
- Flexible schedule that adapts to the Games' rhythm
- 4 weeks of annual vacation from day one to maintain good balance
- Additional time off during the winter holidays
- Comprehensive protection with a group insurance and RRSP
- Support to stay active through a wellness program
- Energetic atmosphere and challenges that match your ambitions
Ready to make history with us?
Apply by sending your resume and cover letter before October 6, 2025. The expected start date is November 24, 2025.
The 2027 Canada Games Host Society provides an open and inclusive workplace. We subscribe to employment equity principles and implement an equal access employment program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.
