OPPORTUNITY
Job Title: Manager, Professional Championships
Reports to: Tournament Director (RBCCO and CPWO)
FULL-TIME POSITION
Start Date: March 28, 2016
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, some travel and weekends required
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Human Resources
Golf Canada, Manager Professional Championships
1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1
Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Email: [email protected]
Visit: www.golfcanada.ca
Main Duties and Responsibilities include:
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Assist Tournament Director (RBCCO and CPWO) with all aspects of the championships
Act as a key liaison with all sponsors (including title) and Wasserman Media Group (as
required); including all aspects of their hospitality build, activations (on and off site),
preparation of materials and correspondence and general tournament programming
Assist the Tournament Director with budget planning and management of all tournament
expenses
Work with the Tournament Director, Operations Manager, Tournament Coordinator and
Sales/Partnership and Marketing group to initiate process for supplier agreements;
negotiate agreements with potential suppliers and develop contracts as necessary
Manage both volunteer and supplier production schedules
Work with Operations Manager to ensure on time delivery of products and equipment
Work with Operations Manager to ensure both “build” and “tear down” of RBCCO and CPWO
remain on schedule
Coordinate and manage all aspects of Pro-Am onsite experiences (Monday and Wednesday)
Assist Tournament Director, Chief Championship Officer, and/or Operation Manager to liaise
with government agencies and officials with regards to matters associated with the
tournament
Attend volunteer committee meetings and other tournament functions as required. These
meetings are often at night and/or on weekends
Travel to current/future tournament sites. Travel may include frequent trips for short
periods of time during the period prior to the tournament and for extended periods at
tournament time
Work closely with Tournament Director to manage all Player Hospitality initiatives (including
player transportation)
Ensure all website information is updated and accurate
Conduct championships on the Golf Canada schedule as assigned. May include National
Amateur championships, and any professional qualifying tournaments as required
Other duties as required
Required knowledge, skills and abilities:
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Four (4) plus years of Management Experience required
A motivated, enthusiastic individual who is able to work independently and as part of a
group/team
Strict attention to detail and deadlines
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Golf knowledge considered an asset
Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset
Golf Canada thanks all applicants for their interest in the position but will only contact those who
will be invited for an interview.
Please apply using the application details listed above by 11:59pm, Monday March 7, 2016.
Golf Canada is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with
the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during
any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at 905-849-9700.
Golf Canada is dedicated to employment equity and fostering diversity within the workplace in
order to build an inclusive workforce where all employees have the opportunity to reach their
potential.