Description
Canada Games: Quebec City, 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.
Building the Team
The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is looking for bold minds to help create an unforgettable Games experience. Your mission? Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional moments for athletes and visitors alike, while building a lasting legacy of excellence and innovation for our community.
Your Role
History is made with the right people.
- Develop the overall site dressing and signage strategy across all Games venues, in collaboration with partners, to ensure a cohesive and impactful visual experience ;
- Implement clear, user-friendly, and inclusive signage to effectively guide athletes, visitors, volunteers, and dignitaries, while ensuring smooth and safe circulation ;
- Contribute to the production schedule with suppliers and ensure deadlines are met ;
- Conduct needs assessments for signage and dressing across the different venues ;
- Interpret site plans to strategically plan the placement of each visual element ;
- Receive and sort signage materials at the warehouse ahead of the on-site installation ;
- Coordinate and supervise the installation of all visual identity and signage materials before the Games ;
- Support venue teams during the Games, ensuring maintenance, compliance, and repairs as needed ;
- Help create tailored training for volunteers responsible for signage installations and upkeep ;
- Apply your talent to challenges that emerge along the way.
Keys to success
Want to join our team? Here's what it takes:
- College or technical diploma in administration, recreation, sports management, communications, marketing or a related field. A university degree is considered an asset ;
- 3 years of experience in coordinating site dressing and signage in an event, cultural, or sports environment ;
- Knowledge of large-format printing: an asset ;
- Experience managing volunteers is an asset ;
- Fluent in French and English (written and spoken) ;
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license ;
- Based in the Quebec City region or ready to relocate to be part of the adventure ;
- Criminal background check required.
Winning Profile
- You were born to coordinate: you know how to plan, organize, and deliver projects without losing focus - even when the pressure’s on ;
- Site branding expert: signage, wayfinding, and brand identity hold no secrets for you ;
- On-the-ground leader: whether it’s a warehouse, a competition venue, or a welcome zone, you manage installations like a pro ;
- Strategic thinker: you build realistic timelines and team up with the right suppliers to get the job done on time ;
- Team player: you collaborate easily with workgroups, volunteers, and external partners ;
- Eagle eye: details matter to you, and your visual instinct brings the whole experience to the next level ;
- Cool under pressure: tight deadlines, last-minute changes? You stay calm, flexible, and solution-focused ;
- Communication ace: you know how to get your ideas across clearly and effectively ;
- Versatile and ready to move at the Games' pace, even outside office hours.
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 winter holiday time
- 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 in November 2025.The expected start date is November 17, 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.
