Business Operations Assistant

Company Description

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose - to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description

Position Type: Part-time 4 Month Contract

• Work closely with Sr. Manager, Business Operations on the following projects: The Canadian Shield Tournament execution, weekly business operations meetings, 2025 season launch for the Toronto Argonauts.
• Work closely with Sr Manager of Business Operations, Game Presentation, and Marketing to prepare for the Canadian Shield tournament, Toronto FC Summer Games and Toronto Argonauts season kick off.
• Coordinate closely with Canada Soccer, participating national teams, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Provide day-to-day support to business operations leadership, assisting with project management, reporting, and logistics.
• Track and support execution of operational timelines, budgets, and vendor coordination.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal reports, presentations, and post-event debriefs.
• Manage matchday logistics, including dressing rooms, team arrivals, credentials, signage, and international protocol.
• Assist in the execution of game day readiness, activations, and promotions.
• Perform other administrative or service functions as required.

Qualifications

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of our online application.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
• A passion for sports, events, and delivering world-class fan experiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Additional Information

Apply by: April 21, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

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