Venue Power

Venue Power & HVAC Manager - Vancouver Application Deadline: 4 January 2026 Department: Tournament and Venue Operations Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Vancouver Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000 / year Description At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and all over the world. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience. THE POSITION Main Activities And Responsibilities Reporting organisationally to the Venue Infrastructure Senior Manager, the Venue Power & HVAC Manager will be a key member of the FIFA26 Technical Infrastructure & Services team, and work in close collaboration with other key individuals responsible for the planning and the implementation of the Power solutions at all FIFA World Cup 2026™ Venues. The main responsibilities and oversights of the Venue Power & HVAC Manager for the FIFA World Cup 26™ include: Working with the Cluster Power Managers and Lead Power Manager. Coordinating on-site activities of the appointed Power Service Provider. Working with key non broadcast FIFA functional areas to refine their Venue and Overlay power requirements at Stadiums and other sites. Working with the stadium power teams to ensure the seamless delivery of the Venue and Overlay Power scope. Monitoring and coordinating the progress and quality of the Venue and Overlay Power setup ensuring it is in line with the requirements. Managing the contract with the power provider, which includes overseeing the scope of work, design specifications, Bill of Quantities (BoQ), Hand-Over Procedures, and other operational aspects. Coordinating the conducting of the necessary stress tests on the Venue and Overlay Power setup across all FIFA official sites. This position requires that the applicants are based near the Venues that will host the FWC2026. This role is focused on on-site activities, coordinating in-person the implementation of temporary power installations, installation of Diesel generators, and BESS. The Venue Power Manager will work during the installation phase, match-days, non-match days and removal phase. The venue power manager will need to follow the match schedule hours. Travel within Canada, to Mexico and/or the USA may be required to reflect the business needs of the department (meetings, workshops, site visits, other Events, etc). This role requires you to be onsite 5 days a week (Monday-Friday) at our FWC2026 Vancouver Office., until tournament time, when the role will transition to the FWC2026 Vancouver Competition Venue site at BC Place (Vancouver). Other duties as assigned. FIFA World Cup 26 Skills Framework ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes. DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances. INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts. INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas. INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas. LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents. VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans. Education & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or similar Work Experience Planning and delivering Power solutions at events, preferably sport events Previous experience in event productions Languages Fluent in English. French proficiency is a plus Technology Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools FIFA26 is a proud equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and prohibits discrimination of any kind on the basis race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr