Manager, Games

Canadian-Olympic-Committee; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pension program

Health benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Generous paid time off

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Canadian Olympic Committee in Montreal, QC, is seeking a Manager, Games to oversee planning and execution of PanAm Games, junior PanAm Games, and Youth Olympic Games. You will lead planning and collaborate with the Project Management Team and LOCs to deliver world-class performance environments.

The role requires a university degree or college diploma in sport management, 5-7 years in national sport, and at least 2 years of people management, with bilingual English/French being essential; some

Qualifications

• University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in sport management.
• 5-7 years in national sport community and proven multi-sport Games experience
• Minimum of 2 years of people management experience

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery for PanAm Games, junior PanAm Games, and Youth Olympic Games.
• Coordinate with LOC and internal partners to execute Games frameworks.
• Manage Games budget and cross-functional plans.
• Support hiring and team development for the Games team.

Skills

Games planning leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Bilingual English/French

Education

University Degree or College Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project management tools

Databases / information management systems

Job description

Be part of building a national brand.Headquartered in Toronto, the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to high-performance sports excellence. We are the largest private supporter of high-performance sport in Canada and we are responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including the participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games.

Reporting to the Director, Games Operations, the Manager, Games will oversee the planning and implementation of PanAm Games, junior PanAm Games, and summer Youth Olympic Games and contribute to the execution of other Games. This position will concentrate on the delivery of a world-class performance environment for athletes, coaches, and support teams at the Games. This position will work collaboratively with the Project Management Team and Functional Area Leads. While not overseeing the planning and implementation for the immediate Games, the Manager, Games, will support, consult, and lead specific projects related to other Games within the Games plan.

LOCATION

This position will be located in Montreal, QC, at 500 René-Lévesque Boulevard West. We offer a hybrid work model that allows for up to two days of remote work each week.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES

Games Planning and Operations Leadership

• Serve as the designated Games Lead for assigned Games, providing overall operational leadership and coordination throughout the Games planning and delivery lifecycle.
• Act as the subject matter expert on the Games environment, operational landscape and Games-specific strategy for assigned Games.
• For assigned Games, collaborate with the Project Management Team to develop, implement and communicate the COC Games Framework to createworld-class performanceenvironments in the lead-up to and during Games.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison and official point of contact with the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for assigned Games
• Establish and foster relationships with the internal functional areas, local Organizing Committee (LOC) NOC Relations departments, external contractors and local service providers in line with our best-in-class NOC objective
• Ensure key sport stakeholders are informed of Games plans, developments, decisions and operational impacts, including NSOs, Functional Area Leads, Mission Team members and Team Canada participants.
• Working in collaboration with Own the Podium’s High-Performance Advisers, understand the needs of National Sport Organizations (NSO) Games plans within the overall Team Canada Games strategy by identifying, addressing and resolving Games-specific performance and operational issues.
• Manage elements of the Games budget for upcoming and existing Games
• Liaise with all Functional Areas to develop cross-collaborative plans that support key Games deliverables within each business area and across all operational venues.
• Support and guide Functional Area Leads through all phases of the Games Framework, including strategy, planning, implementation, issue resolution, debriefing and Games closure activities.
• Support with the Olympic Village allocation for the Athlete Village and associated interactions with FA Leads and LOC contacts
• Advise as needed in functional area’s early project development and roll‑out insight to staff throughout the project delivery (in consultation with the Manager, Sport Strategy Performance Integration)
• In conjunction with the Senior Director, Games provide leadership for the debriefing and evaluation process of Games planning and execution
• Ensure continual improvement by applying key learnings throughout all phases and elements of game operations
• Contribute and foster a high-performing team environment
• Support with hiring process for Games Team staff, both permanent and temporary

QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITICAL SKILLS

Education and Experience

• University Degree or College Diploma, preferably in sport management
• 5-7 years in national sport community and proven multi-sport Games experience
• Minimum of 2 years of people management experience

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of the Canadian and international sport systems, including Olympic, Youth Olympic and Pan American Games environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex Games projects and translate strategic objectives into operational plans and successful execution.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, adaptability and resilience, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Experience with a Games organizing committee is an asset

Games Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Strong knowledge of the Canadian and international sport systems, including Olympic, Youth Olympic and Pan American Games environments.
• Proven ability to lead complex Games projects and translate strategic objectives into operational plans and successful execution.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, adaptability and resilience, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in high-pressure environments.
• Experience with a Games organizing committee is an asset

Stakeholder Leadership & Collaboration

• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including National Sport Organizations, Local Organizing Committees, Own the Podium, Functional Area Leads and internal partners.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to align stakeholders, foster accountability, and drive informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive, respectful and team-oriented environment through active listening, constructive dialogue, collaboration, and support of others.

Leadership & Personal Effectiveness

• Demonstrated leadership, emotional intelligence and courage, including the ability to provide and receive feedback, challenge ideas respectfully, navigate difficult conversations and make decisions in the best interest of the team and project.
• Experience supporting budget planning, resource management, and operational decision-making.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and project management tools; experience with databases and information management systems is an asset.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is essential; Spanish and additional language skills relevant to future Games hosts are considered an asset.
• Demonstrates and embodies the Canadian Olympic Committee values of Excellence, Responsibility, Respect, Fun and Bravery, contributing to a culture of trust, continuous improvement, collaboration and high performance.

Commitment

• Travel for Games and related events including site visits, Olympic Preparation Series events, etc.
• Work some evenings and weekends (approx. 5-7 weeks during Games window)

COMPENSATION

The expected salary range for this role is $79,100 to $108,790 per year. The base pay within this range is based on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market benchmarks.

As a purpose-led organization, we take a holistic approach to Total Rewards. Our offering is designed to enable employee wellbeing, recognize and reward performance, and support our long-term success. In addition to base pay, eligible employees have access to a wide range of benefits and perks including:

• Employee pension program with employer-matched contributions;
• Comprehensive health benefits and wellness spending account;
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage;
• Generous paid time off;
• Learning and development programs provided by world class institutions; and

Certain programs and benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and may be modified in accordance with organizational policies.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

The COC is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. At the COC, we celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experience, and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.

Accommodation is also available upon request for individuals taking part in all stages of our recruitment and selection processes. Please advise the recruiter to ensure your accessibility needs due to a disability are accommodated. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.