Specialist, Host City Rights Delivery- Vancouver

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Canada, Mexico and the United States; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 102,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

A major international sports event organization is seeking a Specialist in Vancouver to manage host city rights for the FIFA World Cup 2026. You will coordinate between the Host City Committee and FIFA, ensuring compliance with brand guidelines and supporting local fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in rights delivery or marketing, strong leadership skills, and must be fluent in English with French as a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in marketing or rights delivery role.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects.
• Experience in the sports industry is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Organize communications between stakeholders.
• Work with teams to execute commercial rights.
• Support Host City fundraising efforts.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project)

CRM tools

Job description

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Compensation : $102,850 - $122,850 / year

Application Deadline : 22 July 2025

Department : Commercial & Marketing

Compensation : $102,850 - $122,850 / year

Description

At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26 will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries : Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.

THE POSITION

Main Activities and Responsibilities

Reporting organisationally to the FIFA26 CAN Manager, Host City Rights Management, the Specialist, Host City Rights Delivery will be a key member of the FIFA26 CAN Commercial Operations team. They will work in collaboration with the FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver Host Committee and individuals from other key functional areas responsible for ensuring all rights granted by FIFA to the Host City are managed and executed accordingly.

The main responsibilities of the Specialist, Host City Rights Delivery for the FIFA World Cup 26 include :

• Organize and deliver efficient communications between FIFA26 CAN, the Host City Committee and other stakeholders.
• Work with Host City and FIFA Commercial Sales & Partnership teams to execute commercial rights granted to the Host Cities.
• Aid Host Cities in fundraising efforts by supporting their day-to-day commercial activities.
• Ensure that FIFA rights and assets are leveraged in accordance with Brand Guidelines and facilitate approvals on all project-based initiatives, including Host City and Supporter IP usage and licensed premiums.
• Ensure that any Host City Supporter deals are within FIFA regulations and contracted by and signed off by FIFA Commercial Legal.
• Ensure adherence to the FIFA commercial framework by the Host Cities and Commercial Partners at FIFA Fan Festival.
• Assist in the operational requirements for all FIFA26 CAN & Host City milestones, including local events and Trophy Tour stops.
• Support Host City licensing & retail efforts including coordinating premium orders.
• Leverage CRM tools for ongoing project planning and reporting purposes.
• Create cross-collaborative environment with FIFA Commercial Sales & Partnerships, Commercial Legal, Licensing & Retail, Brand & Marketing, FIFA Films & Content Production, Digital, Communications, Fan Festivals, FIFA Trophy Tour, amongst others.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This role requires you to be onsite 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) at our Vancouver Office.
• Travel within Canada, to the US and / or Mexico may be required to reflect the business needs of the department (meetings, workshops, site visits, other Events, etc).

FIFA World Cup 2026 Skills Framework

ACCOUNTABILITY : Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behaviour, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and / or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.

DECISION MAKING : Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.

INCLUSIVITY : Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.

INITIATIVE : Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

INNOVATION : Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.

LEADERSHIP : Ability to lead one’s contacts / colleagues / partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.

VISION : Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or similar higher education in Business Administration, Sport Administration, Marketing, etc.

Work Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a relevant marketing, client service or rights delivery role.
• Proven track-record in managing complex projects.
• The following strengths : collaboration, motivational leadership, excellent communication skills and positive relationship-management skills.
• Ability to adopt a strategic view, make decisions, and act promptly.
• Ability to operate in a high pressure and fast paced environment.
• Ability to work cross-collaboratively across a variety of functional areas.
• Experience in Sports industry is a benefit.
• Experience in working with government stakeholders, tourism bodies and international offices / staff is a benefit.

Languages

• Fluent in English, French proficiency is a plus.

Technology

• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools.

FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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