Canada Games Mission Staff

By Evan Midford, Website & Social Media Coordinator

Mission staff volunteers work with Team Manitoba to ensure preparations are in place for peak podium performances and a successful 2025 Canada Summer Games. This is a tremendous opportunity to contribute to Manitoba’s sport delivery system. Staff will provide operational support to Provincial Sport Organizations, coaches, managers, and athletes leading up to and during the Canada Games.

Ideal candidates will possess the following attributes:

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, chaotic environment for extended periods of time.
  • Knowledge of the provincial and/or national sport system.
  • Experience as a volunteer, preferably in sport.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and multitasking skills.
  • Valid driver’s license.

Though this is an unpaid position, mission staff will be provided a per diem for meals, hotel accommodations, a Team Manitoba clothing package, and will be reimbursed for approved expenses such as the use of a personal vehicle.

Applicants must be able to attend at least one week of the Games and commit to attending all pre-Games meetings, information sessions, and retreats.

For any questions, contact Drew Todd, Chef de Mission (drew.todd@sportmanitoba.ca), or visit sportmanitoba.ca/team-manitoba.

*Sport Manitoba is an equal-opportunity employer.

 

Sports by Phase
Week 1

August 9-16, 2025

Week 2

August 18-24, 2025

Baseball (Male) Artistic Swimming
Basketball Athletics
Volleyball (Beach) Baseball (Female)
Lacrosse (Female) Lacross (Male)
Canoe/Kayak Cycling (MTB)
Cycling (Road) Diving
Rugby Golf
Sailing Soccer (Female)
Soccer (Male) Softball (Male)
Softball (Female) Volleyball (Indoor)
Swimming Wrestling
Tennis

 

Pre-Games Commitments

All mission staff are required to attend the following:

  • Mission Staff Retreat #1: November 1 – 2, 2024 (Winnipeg)
  • Mission Staff Retreat #2: May 30 – June 1 OR June 6 – 8 (TBD)
  • Canada Summer Games: August 7 – 16 AND/OR August 16 – 26 (St. John’s, NL)

 

Application

Each applicant will be required to submit a letter from their employer supporting the application and guaranteeing the requisite time off. Those not currently employed must notify Team Manitoba of their working status.

Those interested in applying can submit an application through the link below prior to the deadline, September 15, 2024.