Position: High-Performance Director Type: Full-time permanent, 35 hours per week Chief Sport Officer Location: This position can be based out of our head office in Ottawa, Ontario, with a hybrid work model available for candidates residing in the Ottawa area. For candidates located outside of Ottawa, the role may be performed remotely, provided the successful candidate resides in a city with access to a major airport to accommodate frequent travel requirements.

Travel: The role requires extensive travel domestically and worldwide. Final salary placement within this range will be based on the successful candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, and the needs of the role, while ensuring internal equity and consistency across the organization. A not-for-profit organization, Skate Canada is the oldest and largest figure skating organization in the world and is recognized by the Government of Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) as the governing body for the sport of figure skating in Canada.

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Canada is committed to attracting, developing and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.

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Canada, we’re not just about skating—we’re about creating a vibrant, inclusive community where everyone feels like they belong and are empowered to thrive. As an equal prospect employer, we celebrate diversity and warmly invite all qualified applicants to join our journey. Reporting to the Chief Sport Officer, the High-Performance Director (HPD) is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and leads the High-Performance programming; programming that enables podium performances on the world stage in line with Skate Canada’s strategy, vision, and values.

The HPD is part of the Performance Excellence department and is well supported by PE staff. The HPD is responsible for the development and management of the Train to Win stage of the Podium Pathway, including the implementation of the strategic direction of the High-Performance programing including leadership, planning, and management of the National Team, management of relationships with sport funding and performance partners, as well as people development, budgeting and administration. This is a full-time position that requires frequent travel domestically and worldwide.

This position can be based out of the Skate Canada office in Ottawa, ON at 333 Preston St, where we offer a hybrid work model. However, due to the extensive travel requirements of this role, we are open to candidates working remotely,



provided they reside within reasonable proximity to a major airport to support frequent travel needs. Manage all aspects of Skate Canada’s High-Performance Programming and Train to Win/Podium Pathway LTD stage, including but not limited to: # Oversee the management and delivery of international competition participation (including the Olympic Winter Games) - including but not limited to athlete and officials’ selection, travel logistics, post event reporting; # Oversee the design and delivery of all High-Performance training camps and the athlete sport monitoring program, with input as required; # Working closely with the Integrated Support Team (IST) leads to oversee the planning and implementation of all Sport Science and Sport Medicine (SSSM) testing and monitoring; # Plans and oversees the implementation of the High-Performance budget which includes athlete funding in accordance with associated Skate Canada and OTP guidelines and agreements; # Oversee the compliance of Podium Pathway High-Performance programming and its participants with Skate Canada and ISU rules and regulations; # Implement and manage all risk mitigation strategies related to members of our National Team; # Utilizes data and demonstrates analytics competency to make evidence-based decisions that informs High-Performance strategic programming; # Act as the primary liaison between members of the National Team and Skate Canada.

Provide leadership and direction to the Skate Canada Performance Excellence Department and relationships with Canadian Sport Organizations and the ISU: # Lead the working relationship with Own the Podium’s High-Performance Advisor for High-Performance programming; # Act as the lead to the ISU Grand Prix selection committee, maintaining relationships with key ISU individuals to benefit current and long-term High-Performance programming; # Work closely with the NextGen Senior Manager to ensure optimal coach and athlete transitions in the Podium Pathway from NextGen to High-Performance Programming; # Provide input to other functional areas of the organization which interact with athletes and coaches in Skate Canada’s High-Performance programming, i.e.



Manage and develop the direct report of the NextGen Senior Manager. develops revenue and expense budget for High-Performance programming: # Develop yearly work plan for High-Performance programming outlining clear goals and objectives/KPI’s; # as related to High-Performance programming. Train to Win identified Senior athletes and National Team members and their coaching teams; # Section Technical leadership as appropriate.

Perform the duties stated as a responsible employee of the Association observing and supporting all policies and procedures as set by the Board of Directors and observing all policies and requirements as outlined by Skate Canada. Displays a solid sense of direction and purpose aligned with the vision, guiding principles and goals of Skate Canada; Displays a passion for the sport and a comprehensive understanding of all stages of the Long Term Development Framework and the role of coaches, officials, and volunteers in the development of skating and skaters; Displays excellence and inspires excellence in others, ensuring quality, accuracy, and raising the standards for delivery. Undergraduate degree in sport management, education, or demonstrated equivalent experience and development.

Minimum seven to ten years’ progressive experience in high-performance sport, athlete development, program/team management and stakeholder engagement.

Experience as a skater and/or coach at the International level.

Skills and knowledge of the MS Office Suite is required. Excellent coalition building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Experience working with volunteers is an asset.

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Games experience (coach, athlete, support staff) is considered an asset. Must hold a valid passport to accommodate international travel. Fluency in English is required, fluency in French is considered an asset.

Additional travel for the purposes of meetings and events. Ability to work overtime as required to meet the fluctuating needs in a timely manner. This is a full-time, permanent position. Health, Vision, Dental, LTD, STD and Life Insurance (employee premiums covered by Skate Canada; family dental coverage is optional and available at employee expense).

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Canada, we celebrate the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experiences, and capabilities working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.

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