Reporting Structure: Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Events and Officials Manager is responsible for leading and managing the domestic events program and the official’s development pathway.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provides input to the development of the strategic direction and annual plans to ensure sustainable domestic competition opportunities for development, high performance and recreational skiers
Lead the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Official’s Development pathway
Facilitate communication, cooperation and coordination between the different event program levels (i.e., Nordiq Canada Nationals, Divisions, clubs, organizing committees, officials)
Chair the Nordiq Canada Competition Appeals Commission
Lead, oversee and execute all facets of the domestic events program (e.g., calendar, technical packages, hosting agreements, jury assignments), as well as the domestic FIS calendar.
On-snow race director duties at select races
Lead the design, implementation and monitoring of domestic wax protocols
Contributes to creating, maintaining and implementing policies, rules and procedures including those related to homologation, sanctioning and licensing
Implementing both the Canadian Competition Rules and International Competition Rules and Regulations
Manages the official’s development pathway including, maintaining the officials database and officials’ development materials; manages all associated contracts
Lead hosting and collaboration with local organizing committees for international competitions in Canada under Sport Canada’s ISSE program, including Para and Olympic stream World Cup competitions.
Maintain a system of results reporting for national and international events held in Canada, which includes CPL and/or FIS points
Help prepare and maintain project plans and budgets including monitoring and adjusting budgets as required
Dahria Beatty (CAN) and Katherine Stewart-Jones (CAN), (l-r) – during World Cup training in Val Mustair (SUI). (Photo: NordicFocus)
Requirements
University degree in kinesiology, physical education, sport management or equivalent sport science
Licensed as a FIS Cross-Country Technical Delegate (preferred)
Nordiq Canada Level 3 Official (preferred)
Superior communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to cross-country ski in both techniques
Bilingualism strongly preferred
Skills and Competencies
This role requires the successful candidate to
Prioritize tasks and achieve high standards in terms of quality and timeliness of all work products
Contribute to the creation and projection of a Nordiq Canada image characterized by inclusiveness, integrity, reliability, respect, courtesy, openness, and commitment to excellence
Demonstrate strong organizational and business skills, including planning, budgeting,g and attention to detail
Communicate and work effectively with a variety of stakeholder including athletes, coaches, officials, partners, staff, volunteers, etc.
Identify where improvements can be made and implement changes
Demonstrate flexibility in both schedule and tasks
Antoine Cyr in the Tour de Ski. (Photo: Nordic Focus).
Working Conditions
This role will require the successful candidate to work evenings and weekends from time to time, travel extensively, lift items up to 30 lbs, and work outdoors during the winter months.
Application Deadline: June 27, 2025
To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume and cover letter saved as one document to: info@nordiqcanada.ca with “Manager – Events and Officials” – your name” in the title.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Nordiq Canada provides equal opportunity to all employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation or marital status
Rick Nesbitt wears a hat that Canadian cross-country ski legend Beckie Scott signed for his daughter, Olivia Bouffard-Nesbitt. (Nathaniel Herz/FasterSkier)
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