Canada Games: Quebec City, 2027

The Canada Games is the country's largest multi-sport competition, bringing together over 3,500 high-caliber athletes and coaches in 22 sports from February 27 to March 14, 2027, in Québec. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Games celebrate the perseverance and sportsmanship of young Canadian athletes.

 

Your Role

Want to make a real impact? As Coordinator, Sustainable Development and Inclusion, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape the 2027 Canada Games through an environmental, social, and responsible lens. In this strategic role, you'll be the champion of positive change, combining environmental performance and social inclusion to create Games that will provide benefits to future generations.


Your mandate

  • Facilitate the planning and implementation of sustainable development initiatives that will set new standards in the sporting world.
  • Collaborate on participant and public awareness, creatively and impactfully promoting our sustainable development messages.
  • Participate in developing policies, programs, and processes that reduce our environmental impacts.
  • Ensure that the organization's sustainable development initiatives and programs incorporate contributions from partners.
  • Monitor indicators, document actions, and ensure sustainability and inclusion objectives are met.
  • Implement, enhance, and adjust operational plans for environment, universal accessibility, and social inclusion.
  • Ensure achievement of environmental certifications targeted by the Host Society.
  • Apply your talent to challenges that emerge along the way.
 

Keys to success

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

  • College or technical diploma in environment, sustainable development, or other relevant field. A university degree or specialization in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is considered an asset.
  • 3 years of professional experience in a similar role, ideally in events, municipal, or organizational settings.
  • Knowledge of best practices in sustainable development, responsible procurement, and stakeholder engagement.
  • Perfect command of French (oral and written); intermediate level of English (oral and written).
  • Based in the Quebec City region or ready to relocate to be part of the adventure.
  • Criminal background check required.
 

Winning Profile

  • Master of balance who skillfully juggles environmental vision and social inclusion.
  • Authentic enthusiast for environmental and social inclusion issues - your commitment makes the difference!
  • Collaborative spirit who thrives in teams and knows how to rally energies around common objectives.
  • Methodical organizer capable of juggling multiple files, while keeping an eye on details.
  • Natural communicator who knows how to adapt his message to multiple  audiences, from athletes to corporate partners.
  • Detail expert who combines rigour and clarity to highlight team expectations.
  • Curious learner that is always ready to discover new approaches and evolve with emerging issues.
  • Resourceful multi-tasker who finds creative solutions even with limited resources.
  • Pragmatic creative who transforms good ideas into concrete and measurable actions.
  • Energetic and adaptable, ready to experience the intensity of the Games with enthusiasm and flexibility.
  • Ready to live at the pace of the Games with a schedule that sometimes goes off the beaten path.
 

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 time off during the winter holiday period.
  • Comprehensive protection with 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 18, 2025. The expected start date is October 27, 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.