Assistant, Sport & Venues

Title: Assistant, Sport & Venues

Reports To: Manager, Sport

Anticipated Start Date: January 2, 2025

Contract End Date: Fall 2025

Working with a Canada Games Host Society will be one of the most exciting, rewarding and exhilarating times of your career. A role with the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games will provide all that in a collaborative team environment. In a place like no other, St. John’s will host a Canada Games like no other. Join us.

Overview of the Position

The Assistant, Sport & Venues, will support the planning, coordination, and execution of sporting events and venue operations leading up to and during the Games.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting the Venue Teams with planning and logistical needs for each venue;
• Working with the Sport teams to support competition needs, including scheduling, results, officials, equipment management, and medal ceremonies;
• Assisting the development of field-of-play procedures, updating sport manuals, and participating in technical conferences;
• Assisting in the procurement process of sport equipment for competition and training venues, working closely with suppliers to meet Games guidelines;
• Acting as a contact for various venues and sports, facilitating smooth communication and coordination across the Games footprint;
• Being a fully engaged team member with a goal of positive and healthy relationships in the workplace;
• Executing all responsibilities in a manner consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the St. John’s 2025 Canada Games;
• Fulfilling all other duties as reasonably required.

Education/Experience

• Undergraduate degree or diploma in Sports Management, Event Planning, or a related field;
• Minimum two (2) years of related work experience or a combined equivalent of education and work experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral;
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail;
• Creative, results-oriented, able to deliver on deadlines and deliverables;
• Experience with Google’s G Suite programs (e.g. Gmail, Docs, Slides, Forms and Calendar, etc.);
• Knowledge and experience working in a not-for-profit, events, or multi-sport Games environment;
• Ability to liaise and interact with multiple partners, locally, provincially and nationally.

Other

• Bilingualism (English and French) is an asset.
• Based on position requirements, flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Conditions of Employment

• Office hours are 40 hours/week.
• All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
• Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) Certificate of Conduct and Vulnerable Sector Check are required for all positions.
• Credential Checks may be required for specified positions.

Applying for this Position

Apply online by 4:00 p.m. NT Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Please note only applications submitted through our careers page will be considered.

The St. John’s 2025 Canada Games is committed to employing a qualified workforce, reflecting the belief that diversity and inclusion contribute to a better workplace and skilled team.

Applicants have the right to request an accommodation during the recruitment phase and if invited to progress to an assessment or interview.

We thank all who apply. However, only those selected to proceed in the recruitment process will be contacted. No phone calls or emails, please. For more information about the Canada Games, please refer to https://www.canadagames.ca.

Important Note:

The Host Society reserves the right to change, amend or disuse this job description at any time. This document is intended to provide an overview of the required responsibilities and qualifications.