Fifa Fan Festival

6 months ago

Vancouver, Canada The City of Vancouver Full time

**Requisition ID**:41838

**Organization**

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable cities and is working towards being the greenest city in the world. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

Consider joining our committed team of staff and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

**About FIFA World Cup 26**

FIFA World Cup 26 will be the biggest sporting event ever, with three Host Countries, 16 Host Cities, 48 teams and 104 matches uniting an entire continent to showcase a momentous new tournament format. With more countries, cities, teams and games, FIFA World Cup 26 will be the most inclusive tournament ever, engaging millions of fans across 16 unique stadiums and billions worldwide. The tournament will take place from June 11 to July 19, 2026 and Vancouver will host seven matches including two Canada group stage matches and two knockout round matches, in the round of 32 and round of 16.

**Main Purpose and Function**

The FIFA Fan Festival & Host City Events Manager is responsible for supporting the City of Vancouver in successfully delivering assigned FIFA World Cup 26 host city obligations through the planning, leadership and oversight of end-to-end operations of the FIFA Fan Festival and managing the planning and progress for the delivery of all other events related to the FIFA World Cup 26.

The position serves in a leadership position for the City of Vancouver internal FIFA World Cup 26 (FWC26) Host Committee, and oversees all workstreams related to the Fan Festival including initiation, planning, execution, control and closure. The position will also be responsible for overseeing the delivery of ancillary events and Host City events tied to the FWC26. This project is a multi-year, multi-million dollar initiative and a key part of the delivery of the world’s biggest sporting event.

This position develops and maintains a wide range of business relationships, working extensively with external partner organisations - including FIFA, FIFA Canada Entity, the provincial and federal governments, the Musqueam Indian Band, Squamish Nation, and Tsleil-Waututh Nation, a range of other public sector entities, other FWC26 Host Cities, contractors, vendors, and a large number of for-profit and non-profit organizations that are affiliated with the planning and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 26.

The role also ensures the City of Vancouver’s objectives and Council priorities are integrated into the planning and delivery of the FIFA World Cup 26 in Vancouver, maximizing the return on social, economic and legacy benefits for the citizens and businesses of Vancouver.

The FIFA Fan Festival & Host City Events Manager is required to provide the FCW26 Host Committee with objective and comprehensive business and process analysis of the project, staffing and service, and provide recommendations based on the analysis performed.

**Specific Duties and Responsibilities**
- Manages and leads progress in the planning for the FIFA Fan Festival in Vancouver:

- Oversees all operational aspects of the fan festival, including budgeting, resource allocation, and procurement, to ensure efficient and effective delivery of the event.
- Working with event production resources, develops and implements a comprehensive fan engagement strategy, incorporating innovative and immersive experiences to create a memorable and inclusive festival atmosphere.
- Manages event costs to approved budget while following official tracking, reporting and change requests and set out by the Host Committee team.
- Supports the overall project delivery team (including PavCo and the Province) to generate significant commercial interest in the FIFA World Cup 26 and look for opportunities to offset costs and expenses.
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, including FIFA, sponsors, and partners, to maximize the festival's impact and create synergies with other FIFA World Cup 26 initiatives.
- Manages vendor relationships and contracts, negotiating terms and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services in line with quality standards and budget requirements.
- Works with delivery partners to ensure compliance with regulations, obtain necessary permits, and manage logístical challenges.
- Oversees the development and execution of the festival's marketing and communication plans in consideration of the overall FIFA World Cup 26 Vancouver Marketing and Communications Strategy, working closely with the comms/marketing team to drive

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