Reporting to the Para Nordic High-Performance Manager, the Para Nordic Development Lead plays a key role in strengthening and growing the Para Nordic development pathway across Canada. Working collaboratively with Nordiq Canada staff, Divisions, clubs, coaches, athletes and partners across the Canadian sport system, this position will lead initiatives to identify and recruit new athletes, strengthen relationships and alignment throughout the development pathway,...
Version française Nordiq Canada is excited to offer development opportunities for coaches and wax technicians during the 2026-2027 season. These immersive experiences provide hands-on learning within the Development and High Performance systems, including opportunities to support Nordiq Canada at the Nordic Junior/U23 World Ski Championships and the U18 Unofficial World Championships. Application Process Interested applicants are encouraged to review the...
Nordiq Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Manhard as Development Coach. A respected Canadian coach with more than 20 years of experience in athlete and coach development, Manhard joins Nordiq Canada after leading one of the country’s most successful provincial high-performance programs. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation for developing athletes, strengthening coaching systems, and creating environments where emerging...
Nordiq Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Tormod Vatten as Assistant Coach of the Senior National Ski Team. Vatten joins the National Team staff following five seasons as High Performance Coach with the Alberta World Cup Academy (AWCA), where he has been responsible for the Canmore Daily Training Environment, team yearly training plans, and supporting athlete development through to the World Cup and Olympic level. During his time with AWCA, athletes...
Nordiq Canada is proud to share the following statement by Canada Ski and Snowboard, of which it is a member. CSS Statement Regarding IOC Decision on the Participation of Russian and Belarusian Athletes July 9, 2026 Canada Ski & Snowboard (CSS) expresses strong support for the position articulated today by Adam van Koeverden, related to the International Olympic Committee’s decision to reinstate Russian athletes for international competition. “The...
