Position: Full Time, Salary
Location: WHL Office – Calgary, Alta.

The WHL is looking for a highly organized, resourceful and passionate Coordinator, Officiating to join WHL Hockey Operations – Officiating. From tracking game assignments and travel to video review, equipment and day-to-day problem solving, this role takes ownership of the department’s operations and helps deliver a consistent, high-quality officiating program for WHL officials and the League’s 23 member Clubs.

Established in 1966, the WHL is regarded as the world’s finest development league for junior hockey players. The WHL has produced some of hockey’s all-time greats, including Joe Sakic (Swift Current Broncos), Jarome Iginla (Kamloops Blazers), Carey Price (Tri-City Americans) and Ryan Getzlaf (Calgary Hitmen), as well as officials such as Brad Meier, who refereed 12 seasons in the WHL before an NHL career that included the 2017 Stanley Cup Final and two Winter Olympics.

Do you enjoy a challenge and working in a fast-paced environment? Is playing a key role behind the scenes of every WHL game intriguing to you? Look no further.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Manage the daily operations and administration of WHL Hockey Operations – Officiating, in support of the WHL Senior Director, Officiating & Facilities
- Coordinate game assignments and scheduling for on-ice officials, officiating coaches and video goal judges using Horizon (HorizonWebRef), and maintain accurate officials’ records
- Process game fees, expense claims and payments for WHL officiating staff
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for officials, officiating coaches, supervisors and video goal judge staff, including last-minute,



reactive problem solving
- Support ad hoc communications to officials, Clubs and League staff
- Provide operational support for the Spiideo instant replay / video review system, including troubleshooting with Clubs, video goal judges and on-ice officials
- Coordinate the update, production and distribution of various manuals and start-of-season materials
- Help organize and run officials’ training camps and prospect development camps
- Order, track and distribute officials’ equipment, apparel and supplies
- Streamline processes and systems, building on existing automation of manual workflows
- Collaborate with other WHL departments and troubleshoot across all areas of officiating

Attributes:

- Strong knowledge of the game of hockey and its rules is required
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills and composure when handling last-minute, unexpected issues
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- A self-starter and quick learner who takes initiative, asks questions and looks for better ways of doing things
- Detail oriented, accurate and dependable
- Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment
- Genuine passion for the WHL, hockey and officiating,



and a team-first attitude
- Willingness to work hockey hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays, and occasional travel
- Ability to maintain confidential information

Systems & Tools:

- Solid Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint
- Experience with, or the ability to quickly learn, officials scheduling software such as Horizon (HorizonWebRef)
- Exposure to Spiideo or other video review and clipping tools, particularly in a hockey-related position, is considered an asset
- Familiarity with expense management or accounting software is an asset

Experience:

- Relevant education in Business Administration / Commerce, Sport Administration / Management, or a related field
- 2–5 years of experience in hockey operations, sports administration, officiating administration or a related operations or coordination role
- Experience as a hockey official is considered a strong asset, as is knowledge of the hockey and officiating landscape in the WHL, Western Canada and the U.S. Pacific Northwest

Reports to: WHL Senior Director, Officiating & Facilities

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their cover letter and resume, stating salary expectations, by Friday, November 13, 2026 via TeamWork Online. We thank applicants for their interest in the WHL. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

📌 Coordinator, Officiating (Calgary)
🏢 Western Hockey League - Head Office
📍 Calgary