Do you enjoy working as part of a dynamic, motivating, and unique team? Are teamwork, innovation, ambition, and ethics at the core of your values? Then this position is for you

INS Québec and its network support more than 600 elite athletes (including Olympic-level athletes) -primarily members of Canadian national teams - nearly 2,000 athletes from the next generation, as well as thousands of coaches and practitioners.

Immediate Supervisor: Director, Sports Science

Reporting to the Director of Sports Science and working closely with the various heads of the performance division, the Chief Performance Solutions Specialist shapes practice guidelines, supports the development of expertise, and contributes to the continuous improvement of the division’s services and strategic projects.

The incumbent provides leadership to a multidisciplinary team that brings together expertise in exercise physiology, biomechanics, performance analysis, and data science. He/she ensures the quality, methodological rigor, and innovation of the services provided to athletes, coaches, and partners. The incumbent directly provides specialized services in exercise physiology and physical conditioning to elite athletes and training groups. He/she contributes to identifying performance needs, developing tailored solutions, and positioning the Institute as a leader in sports science.

Key Responsibilities

- Sports Services and Performance Support
- Provide services in exercise physiology and physical conditioning to athletes and training groups, in collaboration with coaches and performance professionals.
- Conduct laboratory and field assessments, interpret the data collected,



and formulate recommendations tailored to athletes’ needs.
- Plan, monitor, and adjust interventions aimed at developing physical qualities, taking into account training load and physiological adaptations.
- Maintain close ties with coaches of the sports under their responsibility to ensure integrated support.
- Scientific Oversight and Quality Assurance
- Serve as a scientific resource for the team by advising professionals on assessment protocols, intervention methods, and best practices.
- Ensure the standardization and continuous improvement of practices, in particular through scientific monitoring and the integration of new knowledge, technologies, and intervention approaches.
- Leadership and Team Management
- Plan, assign, and prioritize the activities of the Performance Solutions team, while overseeing, supporting, and developing team members.
- Carry out human resources management activities, including tracking attendance and time off, evaluating performance, and mentoring professionals and interns.
- Foster collaboration, engagement, and a culture of excellence by actively participating in the implementation of INS Québec’s strategic plan.
- Service Development and Partner Relations




- Analyze the needs of the sports community and collaborate with sports organizations and partners to develop tailored support solutions and new service offerings.
- Represent INS Québec within sports, scientific, and professional networks, and serve as a resource person in the field of performance science.
- Infrastructure, Innovation, and Data Management
- Oversee the sector’s equipment, technical facilities, and infrastructure, particularly with regard to procurement, inventory, and compliance.
- Coordinate applied innovation projects and support the development, organization, and operation of performance tools and data.

Requirements

- Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical activity sciences, or a related field.
- A background that combines primary expertise in exercise physiology or athletic training with a solid understanding of the other field.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in elite sports working with elite athletes in exercise physiology and/or athletic training.
- Significant experience supervising or leading scientific or technical teams.
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
- Availability in the evenings and on weekends, flexible schedule, and willingness to travel as needed.

Technical Requirements

- Proficiency in physiological and physical assessment tools and protocols.
- Excellent understanding of training methods and performance development.
- Knowledge of data analysis and management tools.
- In-depth knowledge of the Quebec and Canadian sports systems.
- Very valuable command of French and English, both spoken and written.

Assets

- CSEP-CEP certification;
- CSCS (NSCA) certification;
- Management training;

📌 Lead Performance Solutions Specialist Closing: 9 November (Montreal)
🏢 Insquebec
📍 Montreal