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2026-2027 Coach and Technical Staff Immersion Opportunities
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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 details and submit their application by August 26, 2026.
Access the Application Form Here
Coaching Opportunities
Nordic Junior/U23 World Ski Championships (Otepaa, Estonia)
The Nordic Junior/U23 World Ski Championships is a multi-sport event with the best U20 and U23 athletes in the world.
Dates: January 9th – 25th, 2027
Positions: Up to 4 coaches
Recommended Requirements: L2C Trained or Certified
Responsibilities:
- Assist the Team Lead by co-leading a competition group; daily training support, athlete debriefs/goal setting, video analysis
- Attend TCMs and help lead team meetings
- Support local logistics
- Transportation of athletes
- Race service; on-course and wax room support
- Assist in all other areas as required
U18 Unofficial World Championships/Scandinavian Race Education (Scandinavia)
The U18 trip features some of the best U18 athletes in the world. Nordiq Canada intends to run this trip; however, if it is felt that attending would compromise participation in the Canada Winter Games, the trip may be cancelled and deferred until 2028.
Dates: Late February 2027 – TBD as FIS calendar is announced
Positions: Up to 3 coaches – 1 lead, 2 assistants
Recommended Requirements: L2C Trained or Certified
Responsibilities:
- Lead and/or co-leading a competition group; daily training support, athlete debriefs/goal setting, video analysis
- Attend TCMs and help lead team meetings
- Support local logistics
- Transportation of athletes
- Race service; on-course and wax room support
- Assist in all other areas as required
Wax Technician and Race Service Opportunities
Nordic Junior/U23 World Ski Championships (Otepaa, Estonia)
Dates: January 9th – 25th, 2027
Positions: 6 wax technicians
Responsibilities:
- Implement wax protocols and procedures
- Ski and wax testing
- Glide wax support
- Kick wax support
- General ski maintenance
- Athlete ski testing support
- Assist in other areas as required
U18 Unofficial World Championships/Scandinavian Race Education-(Scandinavia)
Dates: Late February 2027 – TBD as FIS calendar is announced
Positions: 2 wax technicians
Responsibilities:
- Implement wax protocols and procedures
- Ski and wax testing
- Glide wax support
- Kick wax support
- General ski maintenance
- Athlete ski testing support
- Assist in other areas as required
SafeSport
Nordiq Canada’s SafeSport policies require everyone taking part in a Nordiq Canada trip to complete the following SafeSport requirements before departure:
- E-PIC
- 1 reference letter
- SafeSport Application Form
- Screening Disclosure Form
- NCCP Making Ethical Decisions (coaches only)
- CAC (Coaching Association of Canada) SafeSport Training
- Rule of Two online learning – (CAC)
- Driver’s Abstract – required to drive athletes
Requirements do not have be to be completed to apply. Successful application will be emailed instruction on how to complete them.
Expenses
Expenses related to travel, accommodation, food, SafeSport certifications, and approved miscellaneous costs will be covered by Nordiq Canada.
Expense claims must be made using the Nordiq Canada Expense Claim Form which will be provided to successful applicants.