Venue Infrastructure Manager- Toronto

Fédération Internationale de Football Association; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international sports organization is seeking a Venue Infrastructure Manager for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto. This role involves managing technical services and stakeholder communication at assigned stadiums, ensuring project timelines and quality standards. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering or related fields and experience in large-scale event infrastructure planning. Fluency in English is required, and French proficiency is a plus. The position is full-time onsite and involves overseeing diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering infrastructure for large scale events.
• Fluency in English; French proficiency is a plus.
• Ability to manage teams with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Act as main representative for INF & TCS at assigned stadium.
• Ensure all FA’s requirements are delivered according to contracts.
• Report progress to INF & TCS Central Teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical services delivery

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office 365

Autodesk applications

Planning software

Job description

Venue Infrastructure Manager - Toronto

Application Deadline: 30 October 2025

Department: Tournament and Venue Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Toronto

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 Head of Technical Services, Canada, the Venue Infrastructure Manager will be a key member of the FWC26 Infrastructure & Technical Services team, and work in close collaboration with the whole sub-division.

The Infrastructure & Technical Services (INF & TCS) sub-division plays a key role in the planning and delivery of the following topics: Venue Design, Overlay, Power & HVAC, Lighting, Audio, Video, Water & Sewage, Containment, Health & Safety, Cleaning & Waste, Permitting, Setup and Dismantling Scheduling, Labour management, Heavy machinery and monitoring of Stadium construction, renovations and temporary installations.

The main responsibilities and oversights of the Venue Infrastructure Manager for the FIFA World Cup 2026 include:

• Being the main representative and primary contact to the INF & TCS Sub-Division at your assigned Stadium focused on excellent stakeholder management and communication.
• Being the primary contract for INF & TCS topics to the Stadium, INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, Venue Technology Manager, Venue Logistics Manager and for all other FIFA Functional Area Venue leads.
• Managing the INF & TCS team on site comprised to Venue Staff and multiple service providers coming from FIFA and the Stadium.
• Delivery of the INF & TCS technical requirements and maintaining clear communication with the stadiums and INF & TCS Central Teams to ensure FIFA delivery timelines inclusive of monitoring schedules for stadium construction / renovation plans, etc.
• Ensuring all FA’s requirements are delivered according to the Venue Designs, Matrix of Requirements, Bill of Quantities and Setup / Dismantling schedules as per the contracts with suppliers.
• Managing and maintaining Roles & Responsibility matrices in the Stadium setup and dismantling periods.
• Project managing the Technical Information flow for assigned Stadium and populating reports and dashboards of stadium related activities.
• Identify temporary infrastructure related issues and liaise directly with INF & TCS Central Teams, FIFA Venue Operations Director, FAs and Stakeholders during the delivery process.
• Validate, re-adjust, and finalize solutions against the reality of site conditions.
• Work with the Overlay delivery partner and all other INF & TCS suppliers onsite to monitor the execution of the project scope of work, to ensure all requirements are met and all Overlay spaces are handed over on time with quality during all phases of the project including the removal/reinstatement phases.
• Provide oversight on Overlay contractors' deliverables and act as escalation point for issue resolution along with the INF & TCS Central Teams.
• Report on progress to INF & TCS Central Teams and Venue Operations Directors on venue’s progress, tracking, issue resolution, etc.
• 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).
• This role requires you to be onsite 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) at our Toronto Office located in Liberty Village.
• Other duties as assigned.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Skills Framework

ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyse 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 & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s Degree preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology etc. or relevant work experience.
• Great understanding of the technical complexity of a stadium with additional FIFA World Cup needs.

Work Experience

• Experience in planning and delivering infrastructure and / or providing Technical Services to Large scale sporting events.
• Experience in managing and leading teams and staff with different backgrounds and skill sets.
• Experience in Site Coordination/Production Management on a promoter- and or touring level for large scale sport events/concerts/tours or festivals.

Languages

• Fluent in English, French Proficiency a plus.

Technology

• Proficient in MS Office 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Planning software, online collaboration tools: Monday.com, MS Planner, MS Outlook, MS Teams, Miro.
• Autodesk applications (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Autodesk Construction Cloud, etc.).

FIFA World Cup 2026 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.