Senior Manager, Game Plan

Canadian Olympic Committee

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Game Plan, the Coordinator, Game Plan is responsible to lead the execution of all marketing and communications activities as well as supporting the Game Plan team in the creation and management of all aspects of Game Plan’s national programs and services. The position will require creativity, excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, leadership and an entrepreneurial attitude. The objective of this position is to ensure Game Plan is providing world-class programming to Canada’s National Team athletes.

• Post-secondary degree in sport administration, business, or related field preferred and a minimum of 5 to 7 years’ related work experience
• Olympian/Paralympian or an individual with significant knowledge of and experience with the Canadian high-performance sport system
• Solid understanding of Canadian sport landscape
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal/external colleagues and stakeholders
• Management skills, including strategic planning, project management, and financial and budget planning, with the ability to balance several projects at the same time and strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills – English and French (verbal required); English written (required) and French written (an asset)
• Successful experience in working effectively with senior leadership and a proven ability to provide guidance and direction to peers
• Experience reporting to a Board of Directors or external stakeholder steering committee is essential
• Experience leading and managing a team, including remote management, within a matrix organization structure
• Strong ability to identify and resolve complex problems
• Demonstrates and embodies the COC Values of Accountability, Excellence, Fun, Respect and Bravery
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally