Do you enjoy working as part of a dynamic, inspiring, 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 good command of French and English, both spoken and written.

Assets

- CSEP-CEP certification;
- CSCS (NSCA) certification;
- Management training;
- Expertise in environmental stress;
- Experience as an Integrated Support Team (IST) lead;
- Scientific publications and presentations.

What we offer

- A workplace where teamwork, innovation, people, ambition,



and ethics are part of our daily lives, making us an essential performance partner for elite sports in Quebec and Canada.
- A group RRSP plan with an employer contribution of up to 5% of salary.
- Comprehensive group insurance coverage after three months of service.
- Three weeks of vacation per year. Our policy allows for rapid progression (4 weeks after 5 years of service, 5 weeks after 10 years, and 6 weeks after 15 years).
- 8 days per year of sick and wellness leave.
- A flexible annual account of $600 to reimburse expenses related to sports, health, public transportation, or a parking pass at the Olympic Park.
- Access to the Institute’s fitness center.
- Clothing in the Institute’s colors.

The Institut national du sport du Québec’s mission is to propel human performance through a world-class approach. By leveraging science, innovation, expertise and collaboration, the Institute creates sustainable, tailored and integrated performance solutions for elite athletes training in Québec and the practitioners who support them. The Institute and its network support more than 600 high-performance athletes, nearly 2,000 next-generation athletes, as well as thousands of coaches and practitioners. INS Québec provides scientific, medical and professional services and delivers its expertise across Québec through a network of multisport and single-sport training centres, as well as its Olympic Park Complex.

INS Québec is a member of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network and the the Réseau Francophone Olympique de Recherche en Médecine du Sport.

The Institute is supported by the Ministère de l’Éducation, Sport Canada, Own the Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Olympic Foundation, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and the Coaching Association of Canada, as well as private-sector partners such as Sports Experts and numerous donors.

Job information

Immediate Supervisor: Director, Sports Science

Work location: Montreal - Olympic Park / Hybrid work policy

Working hours: Full-time

Salaire: Annual salary between $73240 and $112 013 depending on experience

Deadline: November 9, 2026

In accordance with the principles of fairness and equal access, INS Québec promotes diversity and inclusion among its staff regardless of gender, race, origin, religion, personal or social circumstances, or disability. During the recruitment process, our selection tools can be adapted, upon request, to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.

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