Coordinator, Security and Essential Services

Canada Games: Quebec, 2027

The Canada Games are the country's largest multi-sport event and will bring together, in Quebec City from February 27 to March 14, 2027, more than 3,500 high-calibre athletes and coaches competing in 22 sports. Held every two years, alternating between summer and winter, the Games celebrate the perseverance and sportsmanship of young Canadian athletes.

Building the Team

The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is looking for bold, passionate individuals to help create legendary Games. Your mission? To join a dynamic 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

Ready to make history? As Coordinator, Security and Essential Services, you'll be at the heart of the action, ensuring every venue is safe, seamless, and welcoming.

You'll plan and oversee security operations, coordinate volunteers and teams responsible for crowd and access management, and ensure that information kiosks, ushers, and venues are spotless and ready to welcome participants and spectators.

Reporting to the Director, Sports and Venues, your talent and energy will enable you to:

Identify needs and select contractual security partners, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

Assess volunteer requirements for crowd and access management and work with teams to deliver a secure and positive experience.

Coordinate overall security services for all Games venues (access control, asset protection, crowd management, contracted security) before, during, and after the event.

Plan and supervise on-site operations to ensure smooth crowd flow, access, and facility protection.

Organize and lead information kiosks to provide a warm welcome and exceptional service.

Implement and oversee ushering services for ticket holders, VIPs, athlete spectators, and the extended Games family.

Ensure site cleanliness and responsible waste management in accordance with established plans.

Respond creatively and efficiently to unforeseen challenges as they arise.

Keys to Success

Want to be part of our team? Here's what it takes:

College diploma in security, event management, or a related field.

Three years of experience in security management, event services supervision, or a similar role.

Experience in crowd management, access control, and operational planning for medium or large-scale events.

Experience managing volunteers and service providers.

Excellent command of both French and English, spoken and written.

Authorization to work in Canada.

Criminal background check required .

Winning Profile

A strategic thinker in security operations focused on protecting participants and the public.

Calm and efficient under pressure, turning challenges into opportunities.

Energetic and genuinely committed to teamwork.

Cool-headed and quick thinking when faced with the unexpected.

A clear and collaborative communicator who inspires trust.

Ready to live at the pace of the Games, with a flexible and sometimes unconventional schedule.

Based in the Quebec City region or willing to relocate to be part of the adventure.

What We Offer

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

Annual salary of $60,000.

Flexible schedule adapted to the rhythm of the Games;

Office located in downtown Quebec City (980 Richelieu Street, G1R 0E8).

Four weeks of vacation annually from day one, to maintain work-life balance;

Additional paid days off during the holiday season.

Comprehensive group insurance and collective RRSP plan.

A wellness program to help you stay active and healthy.

A dynamic atmosphere and challenges worthy of your ambitions.

Ready to make history with us?

To apply, send your résumé and cover letter before November 4, The expected start date is January 12, 2026 .

The 2027 Canada Games Host Society is committed to providing an open and inclusive workplace. We uphold the principle of employment equity and implement an equal access program for women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities.