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Career Opportunity: Coordinator, Event Operations

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POSITION TITLE: Coordinator, Event Operations
START DATE: June 1, 2015
STATUS: Full-Time
LOCATION: Vancouver, BC
REPORTING TO: Tournament Director
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience

COMPANY PROFILE

CANADA SEVENS VICTORIA/LANGFORD & VANCOUVER

As a member of the men’s and women’s World Rugby Sevens Series, Canada Sevens is proud to host the world’s best rugby sevens nations annually in a celebration of sport and culture. Thrilling action and feats of athleticism paired with the festival atmosphere the Sevens Series is famous for worldwide, make for a fan experience not to be missed. The World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series is showcased at Westhills Stadium in Langford, British Columbia in April each year beginning in 2015, and the men’s World Rugby Sevens Series is set to descend upon BC Place Stadium in Vancouver beginning in March 2016. For more information, please visit canadasevens.com.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Canada Sevens seeks to hire a Coordinator for the annual Sevens tournament to be held in Vancouver in March of 2016. The Coordinator will be responsible for contributing to the day to day operations of the organization and assist with the detailed planning and delivery of the tournament. This is a complex role that calls for a dynamic and organized individual who will effectively communicate with stakeholders and demonstrate effective time management. In addition, this person will bring their energy and innovation to fulfill organizational objectives and priorities.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Authentically represent the Canada Sevens vision, mission and values
  • Operational Excellence
    • Support planning, production, execution and quality of the annual tournament in accordance with the highest international standards
  • Revenue Generation
    • Aid in revenue generation strategies, submitting proposals and administrating revenue records and documentation
  • Project Management & Internal Communications
    • Administration, communication and support
      • Keeps senior management informed on the organizational progress and on all the important factors influencing project plans
      • Identifies issues and opportunities
  • Event Administration
    • Works collaboratively with staff, suppliers, partners and other involved parties to ensure cooperation and efficiency throughout the planning and operation of the event
    • Provides planning and implementation process reports and updates to senior management and various stakeholders on a regular basis
    • Assures program quality and organizational stability through adhering to and upholding standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation
    • Coordinating appointments, visits and scheduling of events on the calendar
  • Community, Government and Partner Relations
    • Assures the organization and its mission, program, products and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to relevant stakeholders
    • Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key constituencies
  • Limited travel as required
  • Other duties may be assigned as required

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 1–3 years’ experience in the sport or marketing industry with a values-driven organization
  • A degree or diploma from a recognized institution in a related field
  • Strong organizational skills, time management skills and attention to detail required
  • Previous experience in an event coordination role an asset
  • Exceptional relationship management skills
  • Exceptional verbal and written communications and presentation skills
  • Experience working with social media an asset
  • Emphasis on timelines and delivery of projects under pressure
  • A keen eye for detail, a passion for exceeding expectations and a desire for providing “value-added” service
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Experience working or volunteering in the sports/entertainment field
  • Fluency in English required
  • Fluency in French an asset

TO APPLY

Interested applicants please send a cover letter and résumé directly to: careers@canadasevens.com with “Job Posting: Canada Sevens Coordinator” and your last name in the subject line. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Application Deadline: May 19, 2015 - THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED FOR APPLICATIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST.