Director, Transportation and Logistics

Canada Games: Quebec 2027

The Canada Games are the largest multi-sport competition in the country. From February 27 to March 14, 2027, Quebec City will welcome more than 3,500 high-performance athletes and coaches competing in 22 sports disciplines. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Games celebrate perseverance and the sporting spirit of young Canadian athletes.

Building the Team

The Canada Games 2027 Host Society is seeking bold minds to help create an legendary event. Your mission? Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional moments for athletes and visitors alike, while building a lasting legacy of excellence and innovation for our community.

Your Role

As Director, Transportation and Logistics, you will oversee the transportation of participants and the logistics of material management, ensuring a smooth and safe experience for all. You will lead, guide, and support your team and volunteers in the planning, organization, and execution of all transportation and logistics operations.

Reporting to the Chief Sports and Athlete Services Officer , your talent and drive will enable you to:

Develop, implement, and maintain operational transportation plans (vehicle fleet, bus operations, transportation hub, arrivals and departures of approximately 2,250 people per week, parking management).

Supervise, mobilize, and support the transportation, warehousing, and logistics teams (staff and volunteers).

Manage the procurement process to select the best transportation providers.

Plan and coordinate the movement of materials and equipment between sites, ensuring traceability and on-time delivery.

Implement efficient systems for inventory management, material requests, and delivery fulfillment.

Deploy and operate an "Uber-style" dispatch system to enable dynamic resource allocation and route optimization.

Ensure compliance with safety standards, internal policies, and applicable regulations.

Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless and coordinated operations.

Integrate sustainability practices (travel optimization, GHG reduction, efficient resource use) into all decisions.

Anticipate and mitigate risks (contingency planning, weather measures, equipment breakdowns, peak periods).

Develop and implement a post-Games decommissioning and material disposition plan;

Manage the budget, timelines, and priorities.

Produce progress and post-event reports.

What It Takes to Succeed

If you're ready to join our team, here's what we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in event, project, operations, or transportation management (or related field).

Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation, logistics, or large-scale operations management.

Proven ability to build, lead, and motivate high-performing teams.

Skill in anticipating challenges and developing innovative solutions.

Strong organizational, planning, and coordination abilities for complex operations.

Professional proficiency in both French and English, spoken and written.

Criminal background check required .

Winning Profile

A logistics pilot who manages transportation and warehousing with precision and efficiency.

Passionate about sports and live events, understanding the complexity of major operations.

A team mobilizer who brings suppliers and experts together under a shared vision.

Cool-headed and quick-thinking under pressure.

A clear communicator who can simplify technical concepts.

Ready to live at the pace of the Games, with a schedule that sometimes breaks the routine.

Based in the Quebec City region for the duration of the mandate.

Position Benefits

Joining our team means enjoying perks that make a real difference:

Annual salary of $104,000.

A flexible, structured schedule adapted to the Games' operational rhythm.

Work split between our downtown Quebec City office (980 Richelieu Street, G1R 0E8) and our warehouse office ( Colisée de Québec ).

Four weeks of vacation starting on day one for a healthy work–life balance.

Additional days off during the holiday season.

Comprehensive group insurance and pension plan.

Wellness program to help you stay active.

An energetic work environment with challenges that match your ambitions.

Ready to Make History With Us?

To apply, please send your résumé and cover letter by November 19, The expected start date is January 26, 2026 .

The Canada Games 2027 Host Society offers an open and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to employment equity and actively encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.