Directeur Des Opérations Haute Performance

Reports To: Chief Sport Officer

Works with: Head Coach, Director of Performance Services

Supervises: Project Managers and Project Coordinators

About Us

Founded in 1882, Cycling Canada is one of Canada’s oldest National Sport Organizations with a rich heritage. From the days of Torchy Peden and Nora Young to modern day champions such as Alison Sydor, Steve Bauer and Gary Longhi, one thing is certain - Canadians achieve great things when they are on their bike.

As an organization, our purpose is simple: inspire Canadians to cycle. Our mandate is to holistically develop our sport, putting more Canadians on bikes from coast-to-coast and more Canadians on podiums around the world. To that end, Cycling Canada has a bold strategic plan to transform our sport in Canada over the next ten years. We will engage, unite and support our partners to collectively develop our community through high quality programs, events and services that are aligned from coast-to-coast. Moving forward Cycling Canada will focus and deliver on 4 strategic priorities in pursuit of its purpose:

1. (1)We will create a community of cyclists with deep connection, affinity and pride in the sport of cycling.
2. (2)We will teach children across Canada at the grassroots level the joy of cycling skillfully.
3. (3)We will produce and facilitate events that get Canadians genuinely excited about and
4. engaged in the sport of cycling.
5. (4)We will develop and deliver a sustainable performance program continuously delivering
6. gracious champions to the world stage and lifelong ambassadors to the community. 1

The tagline, COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE, is an invitation to all cycling enthusiasts to join us in our journey to inspire Canadians to cycle. Our brand represents our passion for cycling and community, our dedication to the holistic development of the sport through inspiration and collaboration, and is inclusive of all cycling disciplines, from traditional sports like road and track to more recent additions like BMX Freestyle.

The Opportunity: Director of High Performance Operations

The Director of High Performance Operations will work under the leadership of the Chief Sport Officer, overseeing the operational planning and implementation of Cycling Canada’s sustainable performance programming and projects. Leading a team of project managers and coordinators, the successful candidate will oversee the development of yearly performance program and project budgets and will ensure that all programming and projects are delivered effectively, on time and on budget.

Reporting Structure

The Director of High Performance Operations reports directly to the Chief Sport Officer and collaborates with the Head Coach and the Director of Performance Services.

Specific Responsibilities

The Director of High Performance Operations will support the strategic and operational objectives of Cycling Canada’s sustainable performance programming with responsibilities in several key areas:

1. Leading and mentoring the team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators
2. Lead and oversee the development of the yearly programming and project budgets in collaboration with the Chief Sport Officer, Director of Performance Services and Head Coach
3. Overseen by the Chief Sport Officer, and assisted by Project Managers, lead the ongoing oversight of budget expenditure monitoring to ensure maximum operational efficiency within performance programming and project operations.
4. In collaboration with Head Coach and the Director of Performance Services, ensure the effective planning and implementation of all performance programming and project logistics and administration
5. Setting and monitoring logistics and budget KPI’s in collaboration with the Chief Sport Officer
6. Collaborate with Chief Sport Officer, Director of Performance Services and Head Coach on funding partner submissions, relationships, and reporting
7. Assisting the Chief Sport Officer with the implementation of Cycling Canada strategic plan including driving collaboration and alignment between disciplines, as well as between Cycling Canada and individual PSO’s
8. Contribute toward private source fundraising and business development activities to help drive and diversify program funding
9. Building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in cycling in Canada.

Deliverables

1. Develop and implement aligned and consistent systems for real time reporting and business intelligence.
2. Optimize efficiencies of current project management platform (Asana).
3. Facilitate effective collaboration between the High Performance Operations team and
4. Cycling Canada’s National Team Coaches and Performance Services staff.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working in High Performance Sport
• The ability to work in both official languages is an asset
• Thrives as a member of a team
• Proven leader and excellent communicator
• Travel
• Proven ability to deliver world class programing on time and on budget
• Extensive domestic and International travel may be required of the Director of High Performance Operations in order to support Cycling Canada’s National Team programming.
• Strong financial management skills

Interested?

If you are a team player with the passion, skills and experience that Cycling Canada is seeking and love to bring new ideas to the table, you might be the person we are looking for. Please send your resume and cover letter electronically by June 23 to [email protected]

Cycling Canada is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination.

Note: Criminal record and credit checks will be required of the successful candidate prior to hiring.