Coordinator, Events

Location: Calgary, Quebec City or Montreal
Employment Type: Full‑Time Employee
Final date to receive applications: March 23 rd , 2026
Expected

Start Date:

May 18 th , 2026

Speed Skating Canada (SSC), the national governing body for the sport of speed skating in Canada, is looking for an enthusiastic individual for the newly created position of Coordinator, Events. Reporting to the Manager, Events & Partnerships. The successful candidate will play a critical role in achieving SSC’s strategic business priorities through the organization and execution of world‑class international events.

Speed Skating Canada (SSC) is the national sport organization responsible for the development and governance of our country’s most successful Olympic sport.

We are committed to building a fun, safe and inclusive speed skating community across Canada – one that empowers people to grow strong and healthy, supports high performance athletes and coaches in their pursuit of Olympic and international podium performances, and inspires excellence on and off the ice.

In collaboration with key partners—including the International Skating Union, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Sport Canada, and provincial and territorial sport organizations, we lead a unified national approach that supports the development and success of speed skating from grassroots to high performance.

Faster Together

At SSC, our people are at the heart of everything we do because we know that our success comes from empowering individuals and embracing the strength found in our differences. We take a people‑first approach to performance, with a culture that’s coach‑led, athlete‑centered, and rooted in respect, trust, and collaboration. We’re proud to create an environment where individuals drive our success.

As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate the diversity of the Canadian community and welcome all qualified applicants to join us in shaping the future of our sport. We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please let us know at any stages of the selection process.

International Events

• Coordinate logistics for Canadian‑hosted international competitions, working closely with local organizing committees to ensure high‑quality delivery.
• Manage assigned event portfolios such as transportation, accommodation, accreditation, volunteers, hosting, and team/spectator services.
• Maintain and track event assets, including signage, equipment, and other materials.
• Implement sponsor activation plans in alignment with SSC agreements and international federation requirements.
• Support bidding processes for future international events.

Event Support

• Prepare grant applications and reporting for funding partners supporting international competitions.
• Assist SSC staff with domestic competitions, sponsor initiatives, and other event‑based projects.
• Research and apply best practices in event hosting, volunteer engagement, and spectator experience.

Communications & Administration

• Support marketing and communications plans for international events in collaboration with the Marketing & Communications team.
• Provide on‑site communications support, including photography coordination, media interactions, and athlete appearances.
• Assist with day‑to‑day servicing of SSC sponsors and partners.

• Post‑secondary education in sport administration, communications, event management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of event management experience, ideally in sport or the not‑for‑profit sector.
• Strong interest in sport; familiarity with speed skating is an asset.
• Collaboration:
  
  Builds trust and alignment with internal and external partners.
• Decision‑Making:
  Uses data and experience to make sound, ethical decisions.
• Courage:
  Addresses challenges and difficult issues professionally and constructively.
• Planning & Alignment:
  Prioritizes effectively, allocates resources, and meets commitments.
• Strategic Mindset:
  Anticipates risks and opportunities and contributes to forward‑looking strategies.
• Integrity &…