Full Time Archives - The Sport Information Resource Centre

Volleyball Canada is a not-for-profit that provides leadership and oversees the development of Volleyball in Canada. It is a fast-paced environment. This position is a first point of contact in the national office. Strong communication skills, interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and outgoing personality are a definite asset. Work is completed independently with general supervision. Travel and weekend work may be required. This position reports to the Office Manager.

Volleyball Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all respects, including hiring a workforce that is reflective of the diverse population of Canada with respect to age, gender, ethnicity, religion, ability, sexual orientation, education and culture. We actively encourage applications from persons who identify as women, indigenous peoples, person with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and members of visible minorities. Self-identification by candidates is completely voluntary.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Office administration
Administration for the Referee Development Program
Responsible for E-shop, shipping and receiving
Financial administration and support
Detailed job description on next page

Qualifications/Expertise

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate verbally and in writing with staff, athletes, volunteers, suppliers, and the public in a pleasant and professional manner
Ability to show leadership to build and maintain excellent working relationships
Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office is required.
The ability to work independently demonstrating good judgment, analytical, negotiation and business skills in a fast-paced environment with many conflicting priorities.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to set priorities, multi-task and meet deadlines.
A positive attitude and an outgoing personality.
A valid driver’s license, and access to a vehicle
Bilingualism (French/English) is an asset
Previous experience with accounting software considered an asset.

Term: This is a full-time position. Anticipated start date June 26th, 2023.

Salary: Will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

Application Deadline: June 9th 2023

Please send a cover letter, a resume and three (3) references by e-mail only, to:

Thalia Hanniman- Human Resources Coordinator – Volleyball Canada – thanniman@volleyball.ca

We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) is seeking a Managing Editor to curate, create, solicit, and edit evidence-based content for SIRC, including (but not limited to) knowledge nuggets, blog posts, and SIRCuit articles. This person will support the implementation of SIRC’s content strategy and provide administrative support to ensure timely publishing or relevant content for Canada’s sport and physical activity sector.

As an ideal candidate for this role, you are a strong and confident critical thinker with a firm knowledge of Canada’s sport and physical activity sector. You are well-connected and informed of issues and events in the sport system, with the ability to anticipate sector trends before they happen. You are comfortable reading, interpreting and writing about research. You could be a recent graduate with a degree from a research field looking to break into the sport sector. You tell compelling stories that capture the nuance of facts, data and evidence, while communicating key takeaways and practical learnings for sport sector stakeholders. You have the ability to provide thoughtful feedback that helps guide contributors with a range of writing skills and experience toward a SIRC-quality publication.

Overall, you are organized, efficient, attentive to detail, creative, professional, smart, proactive, able to meet deadlines and passionate about sport and physical activity. You work well independently and as part of a team, and you are keen to undertake and master a range of tasks related to content creation and administration.

The Managing Editor will report to the Senior Manager of Communications at SIRC and oversee the creation, curation, and publishing of evidence-based content (knowledge nuggets, blogs, and the SIRCuit) to educate, inform and inspire the Canadian sport community. The Communications team also develops and executes a range of knowledge mobilization services for Canadian sport and physical activity researchers and organizations, while supporting events, programs, and initiatives led by SIRC.

SIRC is based at the House of Sport in Ottawa, Ontario but remote work is available for the right candidate. This is a full-time permanent position but contract work can also be explored.

Core responsibilities

Write and edit engaging evidence-based content (knowledge nuggets, blogs and articles) that educates, informs and inspires the Canadian sport community and helps SIRC to broaden its reach
Curate and solicit stories and content from diverse contributors across Canada, including sport and physical activity researchers, administrators, practitioners and government officials
Monitor current issues and events in the sport and physical activity industry to ensure timely and relevant content creation
Manage the scheduling of content within SIRC’s editorial calendar, and other administration related to SIRC content
Coordinate and support SIRC’s content (e.g., communicate with contributors, manage timelines, monitor SIRC’s content contribution form).
Support the implementation of SIRC’s research and content strategy
Prepare, upload, review and update website content
Provide tracking for key analytics on content platforms
Provide ongoing support for key facets of SIRC’s strategic objectives

Required skills

A degree in in Journalism, Communications, Social Science, Human Kinetics or related sport/communication field, and/or equivalent experience working in a writing/communications or editorial role.
Familiarity with the landscape of sport organizations in Canada, and a passion for the mission of amateur sport
Ability to read, interpret and communicate academic research
Strong critical thinking, editing and writing skills, with a proven track record of writing engaging, credible content
Detail-oriented, organized, and able to effectively manage time and priorities
Creative and innovative with the ability to problem solve and be flexible as situations evolve
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to provide positive, constructive feedback
Strong understanding of digital content, social media, and best practices in content distribution
Excellent knowledge of MS Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel & PPT
A team player who is able to work independently (remotely) with minimal supervision
Passion for sports, writing, and research

Preferred skills

Fluent in English and French
Experience in a not for profit or amateur sport setting
Experience creating content for social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn
Familiarity with Google Docs, Canva, and project management tools (such as Freedcamp)
Familiarity with the Government of Canada style guide and APA format
Experience with web publishing, especially with WordPress

Application Details:

Please send your resume, cover letter and a writing sample to humanresources@sirc.ca by June 9, 2023. Writing sample(s) should include brief, plain language writing formats, such as a blog post, newsletter, or news/magazine article

All responses are appreciated, however, only those selected for an interview will receive a reply.

About the organization:

Incorporated in 1973, SIRC, the Sport Information Resource Centre, is Canada’s leader and most trusted partner in advancing sport through knowledge and evidence. SIRC is committed to engaging with organizations and individuals involved in the development of sport, recreation and physical education in Canada and around the world, to enhance the capacity of our shared community to foster growth and the pursuit of excellence. Visit sirc.ca to learn more. SIRC is funded in part by the Government of Canada.