Tournament Coordinator, Professional Championships

Title: Tournament Coordinator, Professional Championships Reports to: Assistant Tournament Director, Professional Championships Location: Hybrid, Golf Canada Office (Oakville, ON) Status: Full Time Target Start Date: January 2026 OVERVIEW Golf Canada is the National Sports Federation and governing body for golf in Canada representing more than 319,000 golfers and 1,435 member clubs across the country. A proud member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, Golf Canada’s mission is to be a world leader in golf. For more information about what Golf Canada is doing to support golf in your community, visit www.golfcanada.ca. The Tournament Coordinator, Professional Championships will play an important role in delivering Canada’s two national professional golf championships, the RBC Canadian Open and the CPKC Women’s Open. This will include database administration, tournament office coordination, and general email inbox management. PRIMARY DUTIES Volunteer Program: (60%) Lead staff person for the volunteer management software and database Assist the Manager, Professional Championships with recruiting, training, correspondence, volunteer uniforms and package and other function pertaining to the volunteer team Assist with the Volunteer Appreciation events that will take place to recognize the contributions of all volunteers. Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of the volunteer program Assist with annual review of volunteer committee manuals and resources. Develop new volunteer resources as needed. Coordinate general volunteer email communication including the daily volunteer newsletter during tournament week. Tournament Office: (15%) Serve as the Tournament Office administrator during tournament weeks, while maintaining core responsibilities. This includes answering phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries. Other Duties and Events: (25%) Manage the general email inbox and the volunteer inbox for both tournaments, responding to inquiries promptly and professionally. Assist in communication with personnel at both the PGA TOUR & LPGA Tour Assist with Pro Am registration and communication to guests. Gather feedback from participants, sponsors, and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement. Participate in other events and initiatives organized by the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open. Support cross-departmental projects and collaborate with other team members to ensure the overall success of the tournaments. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES Post Secondary Degree in Event Management, Sports Marketing, Communications, or a related field. 1-3 years of experience in event planning, community engagement, or a related role. Excellent organizational and project management skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software. Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. Knowledge of golf is considered an asset but not required. Passion for sports and community engagement is an asset. Bilingual (English and French) is an asset. APPLICATION DETAILS Golf Canada – People & Culture 1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1 Oakville, ON L6M 4X7 Visit: www.golfcanada.ca How to apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the job posting link on Golf Canada’s Career Page by December 1, 2025. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children and youth across our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal check as a condition of employment. Golf Canada’s core values are “Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability” and while these are included in each employee’s offer of employment and annual employment letters, these core values are also an integral part of the Golf Canada’s recruitment, hiring and annual review process. Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their potential. Golf Canada provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, ability, sexual orientation, or marital status. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance. We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. 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