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Skate Canada | Patinage Canada -- Chief Executive Officer | Chef de la direction générale Skate Canada is the country’s preeminent leader in figure skating, inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to experience the joy of skating. As the oldest and largest figure skating organization in the world, it advances participation, inclusion, and excellence through more than 1,000 clubs and schools, engaging 210,000 registrants and 6,700 coaches nationwide. With the support of a dedicated staff of about 50 employees and an annual budget exceeding $20 million, Skate Canada fosters a thriving national skating community. A proud member of the International Skating Union (ISU), it drives athlete development from grassroots to the world stage, strengthening communities and celebrating Canadian success at home and abroad. As the organization looks ahead, Skate Canada is seeking an accomplished and visionary Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the next chapter of its evolution and strengthen the sport’s position as one of Canada’s most prominent on the global stage. Reporting to a national Board of Directors, the CEO will bring strategic focus, operational excellence, and sound governance to every dimension of the organization, from programming and performance to partnerships, marketing, communications, and organizational culture. This is a defining opportunity for an ambitious, innovative, and forward‑looking executive to shape the future of Canadian skating and expand its influence nationally and internationally. Guiding a talented executive team and a dedicated staff of fifty, the CEO will champion innovation, collaboration, and a forward‑looking mindset that expands participation, enhances competitive performance, and deepens community impact. They will lead the creation and execution of a bold new quadrennial Strategic Plan in collaboration with the Board and key stakeholders, setting clear priorities and measurable goals that drive the organization’s next phase of growth and success. They will bring a strategic and modern approach to strengthening Skate Canada’s overall sustainability by advancing partnerships, sponsorships, marketing, and digital engagement initiatives that enhance visibility and support the organization’s long‑term goals. As the lead ambassador for the organization, the CEO will represent Skate Canada with vision and integrity, building trusted relationships with Sport Canada, the Canadian Olympic Committee, Own the Podium, and the International Skating Union. Through dynamic leadership and a commitment to good governance, the CEO will foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and trust across the organization. The ideal candidate is a strategic and values‑driven leader with the presence and credibility to elevate the sport and the organization. Passionate about sport and its power to unite and inspire, the successful candidate is collaborative in approach, resilient and adaptable, and motivated by growth and impact, with the ability to cultivate partnerships and leverage marketing and digital tools to broaden engagement. They are an engaging and empowering leader who influences at the highest levels and builds enduring relationships with stakeholders across the sport system and beyond. They have a proven record of strategic leadership, sound financial stewardship, and governance excellence, along with experience overseeing enterprise risk and leveraging technology to strengthen operations. Inclusive and team‑oriented, they foster a culture grounded in trust and shared purpose. Experience within sport, recreation, or membership‑based systems is considered an asset, as is bilingualism in both English and French. A meaningful in‑person presence is an important aspect of the role, with Ottawa, where Skate Canada is headquartered, as the preferred location. Timeline Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; however, candidates are encouraged to apply by December 5 2025 for priority consideration, while applications will continue to be accepted into the new year. How to Apply To apply for this position, please submit your application and related materials to Alain Pescador ( ). Please include “Skate Canada CEO” in the subject line of your email. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration for the role will be contacted. EEO Statement Skate Canada is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. We welcome applications from individuals who reflect the communities we serve, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and those from LGBTQ2S+ communities. French Version Chef de file prééminent du patinage artistique au pays, Patinage Canada inspire les gens de tout âge et de tout horizon à vivre la joie du patinage. En tant que plus ancienne et plus grande organisation de patinage artistique au monde, Patinage Canada favorise la participation, l’inclusion et l’excellence dans plus d’un millier de clubs et d’écoles, qui dénombrent 210 000 adhérents et 6 700 entraîneurs à l’échelon national. Grâce au soutien d’une équipe dévouée d’une cinquantaine d’employés et d’un budget annuel dépassant 20 millions de dollars, l’association prône une communauté nationale de patinage dynamique. Fièrement membre de l’Union internationale de patinage (ISU), Patinage Canada propulse le développement des athlètes, de la base jusqu’à la scène mondiale, renforce les communautés et célèbre le succès canadien au pays et à l’étranger. Organisation axée sur l’avenir, Patinage Canada recherche une personne accomplie et visionnaire comme chef de la direction générale (CDG) , pour diriger le prochain chapitre de son évolution et renforcer la position du sport comme l’un des plus en vue du Canada à l’échelle mondiale. Relevant d’un conseil d’administration national, la/le CDG apportera une perspective stratégique, une excellence opérationnelle et une gouvernance solide à toutes les dimensions de l’organisation, des programmes et au rendement jusqu’aux partenariats, au marketing, aux communications et à la culture organisationnelle. Il s’agit d’une occasion marquante pour une dirigeante ou un dirigeant ambitieux, innovant et prospectif de façonner l’avenir du patinage canadien et d’étendre son influence aux niveaux national et international. En tête d’une équipe de direction talentueuse et d’un personnel dévoué de cinquante personnes, la/le CDG soutiendra l’innovation, la collaboration et une mentalité tournée vers l’avenir, qui élargit la participation, accroît le rendement concurrentiel et approfondit l’impact communautaire. Cette personne dirigera la création et l’exécution d’un nouveau plan stratégique quadriennal audacieux, en collaboration avec le conseil d’administration et les intervenants clés, établissant des priorités claires et des objectifs mesurables, qui guideront la prochaine phase de croissance et de succès de l’organisation. La/le CDG fera appel à une approche stratégique et moderne pour renforcer la durabilité globale de Patinage Canada en faisant avancer les partenariats, les commandites, le marketing et les initiatives de mobilisation numérique, qui renforcent la visibilité et appuient les objectifs à long terme de l’organisation. En tant qu’ambassadrice ou ambassadeur principal de l’organisation, la/le CDG représentera Patinage Canada avec vision et intégrité et établira des relations de confiance avec Sport Canada, le Comité olympique canadien, À nous le podium et l’Union internationale de patinage. Grâce à un leadership dynamique et à un engagement envers une bonne gouvernance, la/le CDG favorisera une culture de responsabilité, de transparence et de confiance à travers l’organisation. La candidate ou le candidat idéal est un chef de file stratégique axé sur les valeurs, ayant la présence et la crédibilité nécessaires pour élever le sport et l’organisation. Passionnée par le sport et son pouvoir d’unir et d’inspirer, la personne retenue est collaborative dans son approche, résiliente et adaptable, motivée par la croissance et l’impact, avec la capacité de cultiver des partenariats et d’utiliser des outils de marketing et numériques pour accroître l’engagement. Ce leader engageant et autonomisant influence aux plus hauts niveaux et crée des relations durables avec les parties prenantes à travers le système sportif et au-delà. La personne candidate possède des antécédents éprouvés en leadership stratégique, saine gestion financière et excellence en matière de gouvernance, ainsi que de l’expérience en supervision des risques d’entreprise et recours à la technologie pour renforcer les opérations. Faisant preuve d’inclusivité et d’esprit d’équipe, cette personne favorise une culture fondée sur la confiance et un but partagé. L’expérience dans le domaine du sport, des loisirs ou des systèmes de gestion des adhésions est considérée comme un atout, tout comme le bilinguisme (anglais et français). Une présence significative en personne est un aspect important du rôle. La ville d’Ottawa, où se trouve le siège social de Patinage Canada, est l’emplacement privilégié. Calendrier Les candidatures seront examinées de façon continue; cependant, les candidats sont incités à postuler avant le 5 décembre 2025, en vue d’un examen en priorité. Les candidatures continueront d’être acceptées au début de la nouvelle année. Comment postuler Pour poser votre candidature à ce poste, veuillez faire parvenir votre demande et les documents connexes à Alain Pescador ( ). Veuillez inscrire « CDG de Patinage Canada » sur la ligne de mention objet de votre courriel. Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt. Cependant, seules les personnes considérées pour le poste seront contactées. Déclaration EEO Patinage Canada s’engage à favoriser un milieu de travail diversifié, inclusif et accessible. Nous accueillons les candidatures de personnes qui reflètent les communautés que nous servons, y compris les peuples autochtones, les personnes racisées, les personnes handicapées et de communautés LGBTQ2S+. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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