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Events Intern, Professional Game Coordinator, Events and Professional Game 237 Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, ON
May – August 2025

Canada Soccer is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern with a passion for event management to join our Events Department. This internship will support the planning and execution of key events, including the Canadian Championship. As well as assisting in the operations of professional leagues in Canada, including the Canadian Premier League and Northern Super League. The successful candidate will assist in various tasks ranging from coordinating travel logistics to preparing event documentation and will gain hands-on experience in the operations of high-profile soccer events.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

As part of the Events Department, the Events Intern will be involved in the following tasks, but not limited to:

  • Event Documentation: Assist in preparing and distributing event materials, including forms, itineraries, and event schedules.
  • Logistics Coordination: Support the coordination of travel, hotel bookings, equipment inventory, and transportation for events.
  • Operational Planning: Maintain and update event documents, including accreditation lists, rooming details, and transportation schedules.
  • Team & Volunteer Support: Assist with preparing packages for visiting teams and distributing information to volunteers.
  • Meeting Support: Assist with preparing presentations, meeting minutes, and briefings for department meetings.
  • Administrative Assistance: Provide general administrative support to the Events Department as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Current post-secondary student whose program of study requires an internship or placement.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills including confident presentation skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision and irregular hours, including weekends and evenings on occasion.
  • Bilingualism would be considered an asset for this position.

WHY JOIN CANADA SOCCER?

This internship offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of Canada’s growing soccer community and gain invaluable experience working on high-profile national events. You’ll work closely with experienced professionals in the event management field, while contributing to the success of major soccer competitions across the country.

GUIDELINES FOR APPLICANTS

Position Details

  • Must completing an internship as part of a post-secondary program requirement.
  • This internship opportunity will offer the candidate valuable experience within the sport management and event planning.
  • The ideal candidate will be able to work from the office located in Ottawa, 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday).
  • Some travel may be required.

Canada Soccer is committed to ensuring our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. We celebrate and welcome the diversity of all employees and believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, views, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organization.

Please submit your résumé and expected salary expectations to Cathy Breda at careers@canadasoccer.com before 21 March 2025.
Please note that only those candidates selected for a potential interview will be contacted.

Canada Soccer is the official governing body for soccer in Canada. In partnership with its members, Canada Soccer promotes the growth and development of soccer in Canada, from grassroots to high performance, and on a national scale.

Soccer is the largest participatory sport in Canada and is considered the fastest growing sport in the country. There are nearly 1,000,000 registered Canada Soccer active participants in Canada within 1,200 clubs that operate in 13 provincial/territorial member associations.

Our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. Canada Soccer believes that a diverse team strengthens our organization.

Canada Soccer provides equal opportunity for all applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences pardoned or suspended, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Self-identification by candidates in the process is completely voluntary. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.