Coordinator, Food services

Canada Games: Québec, 2027

The Canada Games are the country’s largest multi-sport competition and will bring together more than 3,500 high-calibre athletes and coaches in Quebec City from February 27 to March 14, 2027, across 22 sports. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Games celebrate the perseverance and sportsmanship of young Canadian athletes.


Building the Team

The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is looking for bold minds to help create an unforgettable Games experience. Your mission? Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional moments for athletes and visitors alike, while building a lasting legacy of excellence and innovation for our community.
 

Your Role

History is made with the right people. 

  • Plan and coordinate food service logistics for Games participants by identifying meal, snack, and hydration needs for each target group across all sites ;
  • Collaborate with suppliers and partners to develop varied, balanced, and nutritionally appropriate food offerings tailored to specific needs ;
  • Ensure strict financial management of food service operations, including budget tracking, expense validation, and identifying cost-saving opportunities ;
  • Oversee the implementation of hygiene, food safety, and sanitation protocols in accordance with applicable regulations ;
  • Coordinate deliveries, distribution, and the installation of food service equipment, while respecting established sustainability goals ;
  • Draft policies, procedures, and operational guidelines that will govern food service delivery during the Games ;
  • Organize and lead meetings of the food service committee, ensuring clear and effective communication with stakeholders ;
  • Recruit, train, and supervise a team of volunteers dedicated to food services, fostering a positive work environment and efficient execution ;
  • Work closely with other departments (Village Services, Transportation, Medical Services, Site Operations, Sports Operations, etc.) to ensure operational alignment across all sites ;
  • Demonstrate sound judgment and responsiveness when managing unforeseen situations in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment. 
 

Keys to success

Want to join our team? Here's what it takes:

  • College or technical diploma in food service management, dietetics and nutrition, event management, logistics, administration or a related field. A university degree is considered an asset;
  • 3 years of experience coordinating food services, ideally in an event or multi-site context;
  • Solid understanding of nutritional guidelines, particularly related to the needs of high-performance athletes;
  • Fluent in French (written and spoken); working knowledge of English;
  • Good knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards;
  • Ministère de l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l'Alimentation (MAPAQ) food safety certification: an asset;
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license;
  • Based in the Quebec City region or ready to relocate to be part of the adventure;
  • Criminal background check required;
  • Authorization to work in Canada.
 

Winning Profile

  • Master organizer and Excel gold medallist — juggling priorities is your daily sport;
  • Detail-oriented and meticulous — nothing slips through the cracks on your watch;
  • Natural communicator who brings people together and builds team spirit;
  • Your positive attitude is infectious and fuels collaboration;
  • Proactive and driven — you don’t wait for things to happen, you make them happen;
  • Problem-solving champion who breaks down challenges with agility and clarity;
  • You anticipate roadblocks before they appear — and turn them into opportunities;
  • Cool under pressure, you thrive when the heat is on;
  • True team player whose energy is as contagious as your commitment.
     

Benefits

 

Joining our team means enjoying benefits that make a difference:

  • Annual salary of $60,000
  • Flexible schedule that adapts to the Games' rhythm
  • 4 weeks of annual vacation from day one to maintain good balance
  • Additional winter holiday time
  • Comprehensive protection with a group insurance and RRSP
  • Support to stay active through a wellness program
  • Energetic atmosphere and challenges that match your ambitions

Ready to make history with us?

Apply by sending your resume and cover letter before August 3, 2025. The expected start date is September 29, 2025. 

The 2027 Canada Games Host Society provides an open and inclusive workplace. We subscribe to employment equity principles and implement an equal access employment program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.