February 11, 2015 – The Canadian Olympic Committee invites applications for the position of Chef de Mission of the Canadian Winter Youth Olympic Team to the Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games from February 12 to February 21, 2016. Please see the Chef de Mission Terms of Reference below.

Applications should be sent, in confidence, to:
Annie-Claude Asselin
Email: acasselin@olympic.ca

The deadline for submission of applications is March 6^th, 2015, 1700 ET.  An electronic confirmation will be sent to each applicant acknowledging receipt of application.

Caroline Assalian
Chef du sport│Chief Sport Officer
Comité olympique canadien │ Canadian Olympic Committee

CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE CHEF DE MISSION TERMS OF REFERENCE
Lillehammer Youth Olympic Games – February 12 to February 21, 2016

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Chef de Mission’s primary roles are to:

1. Be the official spokesperson for the Canadian Olympic/Pan Am/Youth Olympic Games Team;
2. Motivate and inspire the Team;
3. Work with the Operational Leads to provide overall leadership to the Team prior to and at Games.

The operational heavy lifting is done by COC professional staff.

TERM
The term of the Chef de Mission is from the date of appointment by the COC Board through to the final de-brief session and written report to the Board. The term generally ends at the Session immediately following the Games.

ACCOUNTABILITY
The Chef de Mission is accountable to the COC President or his designate.

SELECTION
A Selection Committee comprised by some of the following individual(s) will recommend the Chef de Mission to the COC Board of Directors: COC President; CEO; Chief Sport Officer (non-voting); Athlete Representative; and the Chef de Mission from the most recent corresponding Games.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides leadership to the Team.
2. Serves as the spokesperson for the Team.
3. Serves as a mentor, supporter and cheerleader for the Team.
4. Represents the Canadian team leading up to and during the Games.
5. Works with the COC staff in the preparation of the Canadian Team’s participation at Games.
6. Attends key meetings such as: Site visit for the Chefs Seminar; and COC Sessions or Board Meetings on occasion, at the request of the President;
7. Builds relationships with all members of the Team.
8. Serves as a member of the Crisis Management Team.
9. Prepares a final report for presentation to the COC Board.
10. Serves on the Flagbearer Selection Committee.
11. Reinforces the vision of one aligned, unified Canadian Team.
12. Provides support and mentorship to incoming Chefs, and assist with other Transfer of Knowledge activities.