Coordinator, Competition Services

Equestrian Canada

The primary purpose of Equestrian Canada’s (EC’s) Coordinator, Competition Services is to complete the sanctioning process of all Gold & Platinum events, and work with the Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations (PTSOs) for Bronze and Silver level events. This position supports and aligns with EC’s strategic initiatives to ensure that all competitions sanctioned by EC meet the standards of the Rules of Equestrian Canada and Competition Administration Policy, which enables a fair and safe competition environment for all participants.

Job Summary

The following elements shall be integrated into the position:

• Complete the competition sanctioning process
• Post competition reporting
• Validate competition results
• Implement the gold & platinum date reservation process
• Promote organizer education and communication
• Administer Concussion protocol process
• Contribute toward team and culture

Key Relationships

A critical element of the role is to ensure alignment of key stakeholders. Stakeholders include but are not limited to the following:

•     Competition Organizers
•     PTSO Competitions Staff
•     Coordinator, Equine Medication Control
•     Coordinator, Officials and Rules
•     Programmer/Analyst
•     Stewards and Officials

• Receive, file, and enter submitted documents from competition organizers, ensuring they meet submission standards and deadlines.
•  Verify the competition file is complete and adheres to rules, then finalize competition sanctioning within EC database
•  Work closely with PTSOs to assist with administration of the sanctioning of bronze & silver events.
• Communicate regularly with Coordinator, Equine Medication Control to ensure the roster of competitions is up to date for EMC program scheduling.
•  Work closely with Coordinator, Officials and Rules in the application and interpretation of EC Rules regarding sanctioning, approval of Officials and submitted reports.
•    Implement deadlines and late submission fees.
•    Review and update forms annually, ensuring they reflect most recent policies and rules.
•    Participate in project and work groups as an internal Subject Matter Expert.
•    Assist with seasonal audit of PTSO administered sanctioning.