Coordinator, CFL Player and Game Statistics

Canadian Football League; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports organization in Canada seeks a Coordinator for Player and Game Statistics. This role involves data collection, live game auditing, and collaboration with statisticians. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with a passion for sports and statistics, and must be prepared for a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports broadcasting, journalism, or operations an asset.
• Ability to identify emerging trends or storylines using stats.

Responsibilities

• Remote live game auditing as part of the CFL’s audit team.
• Data entry, including analytics reports and historical archives.
• Editing and producing part of CFL ‘Game Notes’ packages.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Independent research skills

Sound editorial judgement

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Education

Post secondary degree or diploma in Communications

Post secondary degree or diploma in Journalism

Post secondary degree or diploma in Broadcasting

Post secondary degree or diploma in Sports Marketing

Job description

COORDINATOR, CFL PLAYER AND GAME STATISTICS

Summary

Position Title: Coordinator, CFL Player and Game Statistics

Department: Stats

Status: Full-time/Permanent

Reports to: Senior Director, CFL Player and Game Statistics

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Start Date: June 2025

Company Description

The Canadian Football League is Canada's home for professional football. With over a century of rich history and nine member teams across the nation, the CFL provides world-class entertainment and excitement to a passionate and dedicated fan base. A season-long journey of unforgettable moments and must-see-TV broadcasts culminates in Canada’s largest single-day sporting event – the Grey Cup, where the newly crowned champions earn the right to hoist the iconic emblem of Canadian football.

The CFL leads a global movement to grow and modernize the game. The league is committed to a global vision as it connects with fans around the world. It is transforming into a digital-first sports league through an innovative, first-of-its-kind partnership with Genius Sports to maximize fan engagement through data analytics, technological advances, and sports betting.

Just as important as its industry-leading operations, the CFL proudly champions the values on which Canada was built – unity, diversity, inclusion, strength, and service to the community. The league is supportive of all peoples, cultures, and backgrounds, offering a respectful and inclusive working and playing environment, centered on acceptance and understanding. The CFL's successes are measured not only on the field and within its ranks, but also in its unparalleled impact in affecting positive change and bettering Canadian communities and lives.

Position Summary

The role is responsible for supporting the CFL’s statistical data collection and distribution process, including live game auditing, post-game review, liaison with on-site statisticians, data entry, production of game notes, and curation of new and existing historical archives. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, works well with others, and has a keen interest in sports and statistics.

Key Responsibilities

1. Remote live game auditing as part of the CFL’s audit team.
2. Data entry, including analytics reports and historical archives.
3. Stats research for game notes, broadcast support, and media correspondence.
4. Collecting and organizing media & club inquiries.
5. Cultivating and maintaining CFL Stats ‘X’ social presence.
6. Editing and producing part of CFL ‘Game Notes’ packages.
7. Review and quality control of all weekly reports and CFL.ca stats/player bios.
8. Editing and producing part of the CFL Guide & Record Book.
9. In-person stats support at some Toronto and Hamilton home games.
10. Production of training materials for statisticians & support at training seminars.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Post secondary degree or diploma in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, or Sports Marketing preferred.
2. Experience in sports broadcasting, journalism, or operations an asset.
3. Attention to detail is vital.
4. Interpersonal skills, including the ability to partake in debate or discussion respectfully, with an open mind.
5. Sound editorial judgement.
6. Ability to identify emerging trends or storylines using stats.
7. Independent research skills.
8. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
9. Works well under pressure, with the ability to tune out potential distractions.
10. Ability to produce clean and accurate copy on a moment’s notice.
11. Some knowledge of social media is an asset.

Other Considerations

1. Hybrid Model: The incumbent will be required to attend the office at least two (2) days per week. In addition, you are required to attend meetings and other business events at the office or other venues as business needs dictate.
2. Work Schedule: Due to the nature of the business, the incumbent must be available and willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
3. Travel: Some travel may be required.

Contact

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume.

The Canadian Football League is an equal opportunity employer, and we are working to create a more diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applications from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people living with disabilities and people identifying as LGBTQ2S+.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For additional information on the Canadian Football League, please visit our website at www.cfl.ca.