Officer, Games Operations

• Apply project management methodologies to plan, coordinate, and deliver Village Management, cargo, and procurement services for Games
• Lead planning and delivery of Village Management services, including Village operations, spaces, facilities, equipment, supplies, and team operational needs
• Coordinate cargo and logistics planning, including movement, tracking, delivery, storage, and return of Games equipment, supplies, and materials
• Establish and maintain working relationships and communication systems with external suppliers, Host Organizing Committees, internal functional areas, and Games Partners
• Advocate for accessibility, athlete performance, operational efficiency, and positive team experiences
• Develop practical policies and procedures for internal teams and external partners
• Foster optimal performance at Games through operational planning and delivery, emphasizing positive experiences and well-being
• Create and maintain project plans, manage issues, engage Games Partners, and oversee suppliers
• Support budget management and cost control by tracking procurement requirements, supplier costs, orders, quantities, and operational changes
• Deliver regular project status updates to the department and cross-functional teams
• Maintain communication systems for effective collaboration with external third-party suppliers
• Perform additional duties supporting CPC Games operations

Requirements

• 3–5 years’ working experience within a professional environment, with a proven track record of increasing responsibilities
• Experience coordinating suppliers, vendors, inventory, equipment, or operational logistics
• Experience working in a multi-sport Games environment
• Undergraduate degree or diploma in a relevant discipline, or a combination of training and related experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or willingness to obtain is considered an asset
• Project management, schedule management, and personal organizational skills
• Strong writing, presentation, and verbal business communication skills
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications
• Competency in project management software such as Smartsheet and Asana
• Competency in database systems
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in English
• Ability to work evenings and weekends during busy periods, including Games and special events
• Ability to travel overnight and overseas
• Previous Canadian and/or Paralympic sports industry experience is an asset
• Experience as a Paralympian or Para athlete is an asset
• Bilingualism in English/French or Spanish is a strong asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management methodologies, with a focus on coordinating logistics, supplier relationships, and operational planning for multi-sport Games. Proficient in budget management, communication, and fostering positive team experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Supplier Management
• PMP Certification
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Project Management
• Logistics Coordination
• Budget Management
• Operational Planning
• Inventory Management
• Schedule Management
• Database Systems
• Procurement Tracking
• Policy Development
• Communication Systems

Soft Skills

• Strong Writing Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Advocacy for Accessibility

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

• Multi-Sport Games
• Paralympic Sports
• Supplier Coordination
• Operational Efficiency
• Athlete Performance

Tools & Technologies

• Smartsheet
• Asana
• Microsoft Office
• Database Systems