Job Opportunity – Events and Officials Manager

Position Title

Events and Officials Manager

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

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 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

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: 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.