Officer, Classification

JOB POSTING

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a private, non-profit organization that works in partnership with 28-member sport organizations to advance the Paralympic movement in Canada and support high-performance athletes with disabilities.

Through the stories, achievements, and leadership of Paralympians, the Canadian Paralympic Committee aim to inspire Canadians to embrace accessibility, challenge perceptions, and create greater opportunities for participation in sport and in society.

The Classification Officer plays a vital role in strengthening the Paralympic System in Canada. Their main objective is to provide classification expertise, guidance, and education to National Sport Organizations (NSO), athletes, and other partners in the Canadian sport system. They will also link closely with teams within the CPC to provide support on any classification-related topics.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a classifier and a clear understanding of classification and the associated codes, policies, and processes. Experience as a Para athlete or Paralympian is considered an asset for this position.

Type:
Full-Time

Salary: $60,000-$68,000 annually based on experience plus benefits

Reports To:

Senior Manager, Paralympic System and Services

Location:

Remote within Canada, with travel to Ottawa and other locations

• Supports the implementation of programming that aligns with the CPC’s strategic priorities.
• Provides guidance, support, and education to enhance the capacity and capability of athletes, stakeholders, members and performance partners in topics related to classification.
• Supports the development of training and resources to address classification gaps identified through surveys and specific strategies such as the Paralympic Summer Sport System Strategy.
• Works closely with NSOs to ensure that athletes have the required classifications completed, guides them through the process, and supports them with any issues that arise.
• Works with the Paralympic performance team, Performance Sciences, Research and Innovation (PSRI) Advisor, Athlete Services team and performance partners (Own The Podium, Sport Canada, Coaching Association of Canada, etc.) to identify gaps related to classification and collaborate in finding evidence-based solutions.
• Liaises with Athlete Services team to ensure classification services and programming provide an athlete-centric approach while driving best-prepared teams.
• Contributes to and implements multi-year classification plans, targets, and budgets.
• Develops rapport, establishes partnerships, and manages relationships with international stakeholders including, but not limited to, International Federations, National Paralympic Committees, officials and volunteers, advisory groups, and IPC departments.

• Lead Canada’s compliance with the IPC Classification Code
• Lead Canada’s involvement in any future reviews of the IPC Athlete Classification Code and related documents
• Lead CPC’s National classification strategy, update where required and prioritize the implementation of recommendations. Examples of priority areas include:
  • Support development of a classification medical expert network to support NSOs and staff on classification needs
  • Support development and implementation of a Visual Impairment (VI) Classification plan for a centrally managed VI Classification system
  • Work with and support NSOs to provide tools and resources to develop national sport-specific strategies that are aligned with International Federations (IFs) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
  • Support the development, refinement, and continuous improvement of Paralympic…