September 02, 2011 – The Canadian Olympic Committee is seeking a Chef de Mission for Sochi 2014 to be the official spokesperson for the athletes and Canadian Team at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games in Russia.

Organization: Canadian Olympic Committee
Deadline Date: October 1, 2011
Date Posted: September 1, 2011

General Purpose of the Position
The Chef de Mission’s primary role is to:
1. Be the official spokesperson for the athletes and Canadian Team;
2. Represent the COC Mission Team to athletes and team members;
3. Motivate and inspire the athletes, coaches, team members including the COC Mission Team;
4. Work with the Functional Leads to provide overall leadership to the Team prior to and at Games AND
5. Be a member of the COC Issues Management Team at Games.

Term
The term of the Chef de Mission is from the date of endorsement by the COC Board of Directors, generally two years prior to the Games, through to the final de-brief session and written report to the CEO.

Reporting
The Chef de Mission is appointed by the COC Board of Directors and reports directly to the CEO.

Selection
A Committee comprised of the COC President; CEO; Executive Managing Director, Sport & NSF Relations; Athlete Representative; Chair, Games Advisory Committee; and the Chef de Mission from the most recent corresponding Games, will select the Chef de Mission, which will then require the endorsement of the COC Board of Directors.  The Selection process will take place a minimum of two years in advance of the Games.

Primary Responsibilities
1. Selects the Assistant Chef de Mission, in consultation with the Executive Managing Director, Sport & NSF Relations.
2. Represents the athletes and Canadian team members leading up to and during a Major Games.
3. Provides insight and contribution to the COC Functional Leads in the preparation of the Canadian Team’s participation at Games.
4. Attends key meetings such as the Team Orientation & Preparation Seminar (TOPS), Olympic Excellence Series (OES) and 2 site visits to host city.
5. Assists in the training and orientation for the Games Mission Team members.
6. Takes steps to become familiar with the athletes, coaches and Team Members.
7. Participates as a member of the Issues Management Team dealing with any major issues or crisis situations during the Games.
8. Prepares, in conjunction with COC staff, progress reports and a final report for presentation to the COC Board, Session and Athletes’ Council as required.
9. Performs other duties as required and assigned by the CEO throughout the duration of the organization of the Games and of the Team.

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