June 22, 2011 – Biathlon Canada, the national governing body for the sport of biathlon in Canada, is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to serve as Technical Programs Coordinator. The Technical Programs Coordinator is a key staff position within the organization and as such provides the overall coordination aspect of all biathlon sport development programs (coaching, officials and competition programs). The TPC ensures that Sport Development programs apply sound business practices, operates according to Biathlon Canada, IBU, Sport Canada and COC policies and consistently delivers a high standard of athlete, coach and officials satisfaction.

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The applicant should have the following experience / abilities:
– Formal Education at the university level in Physical Education or Physical Activity Sciences, or Sport Administration or the equivalent experience in the field of amateur sport;
– Coaching and Officiating certification or experience in biathlon and/or in other sports;
– A proven record of success coordinating programs and personnel in their efforts for International success;
– Good leadership abilities, and an ability to organize and administer complex programs;
– An understanding of short-term and long-term planning necessary to develop clubs, athletes, coaches and officials;
– The ability to represent Biathlon Canada professionally to its partners and stakeholders;
– Be a team player;
– The ability to communicate effectively;
– Bilingualism is considered a strong asset;
– Fluency in written English;
– Excellent computer skills including knowledge of use of Microsoft Office products
– Ability to create and present PowerPoint presentations; ability to prepare reports for funding partners, Executive and Board Members.

TRAVEL
The TPC will be required to travel on a regular basis. This includes attending the National Championships as well as selection competitions and various Biathlon Canada meetings. The TPC will, from time to time, be required to travel outside Canada.

APPLICATIONS
The planned location of the position is at the national office in Ottawa, Ontario. The anticipated start date is August 8, 2011. In the event that there are no suitable applicants who are resident in the Ottawa area, persons from other locations may be considered based on the ability of the applicant to demonstrate the ability to perform all tasks from a dispersed location. Office support will only be available from the Ottawa office location.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Applications with a résumé and 3 references will be accepted at the address below until July 8, 2011. Starting Date: August 8, 2011.

We thank all applicants but only those invited for an interview will be contacted. This position is made possible with partial financial support from Sport Canada.

Type of Position: Full Time – Employee

Contact Information:
Joanne Thomson
Biathlon Canada
2197 Riverside Dr., Suite 111
Ottawa , ON, Canada
K2C 4A2
E-mail: jthomson@biathloncanada.ca
Tel. 613-748-5608 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 613-748-5608 end_of_the_skype_highlighting x3
Fax. 613-748-5762
www.biathloncanada.ca