OPPORTUNITY:
Title: Tournament Coordinator, Professional Championships
Reports to: Assistant Tournament Director, Professional Championships
Location: Hybrid, Golf Canada Office (Oakville, ON)
Status: Full Time
Target Start Date: January 2026
OVERVIEW:
The Tournament Coordinator, Professional Championships will play an important role in delivering Canada’s two national professional golf championships, the RBC Canadian Open and the CPKC Women’s open. This will include database administration, tournament office coordination, and general email inbox management.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Volunteer Program: (60%)
- Lead staff person for the volunteer management software and database
- Assist the Manager, Professional Championships with recruiting, training, correspondence, volunteer uniforms and package and other function pertaining to the volunteer team
- Assist with the Volunteer Appreciation events that will take place to recognize the contributions of all volunteers.
- Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of the volunteer program
- Assist with annual review of volunteer committee manuals and resources.
- Develop new volunteer resources as needed.
- Coordinate general volunteer email communication including the daily volunteer newsletter during tournament week.
Tournament Office: (15%)
- Serve as the Tournament Office administrator during tournament weeks, while maintaining core responsibilities. This includes answering phone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries.
Other Duties and Events: (25%)
- Manage the general email inbox and the volunteer inbox for both tournaments, responding to inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Assist in communication with personnel at both the PGA TOUR & LPGA Tour
- Assist with Pro Am registration and communication to guests.
- Gather feedback from participants, sponsors, and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
- Participate in other events and initiatives organized by the RBC Canadian Open and CPKC Women’s Open.
- Support cross-departmental projects and collaborate with other team members to ensure the overall success of the tournaments.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & ABILITIES:
- Post Secondary Degree in Event Management, Sports Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- 1-3 years of experience in event planning, community engagement, or a related role.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
- Knowledge of golf is considered an asset but not required.
- Passion for sports and community engagement is an asset.
- Bilingual (English and French) is an asset.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At Golf Canada you’ll get the opportunity to work with passionate, innovative and collaborative individuals who are making a positive difference in the world of Golf. As a Golf Canada employee, you will receive:
- Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. Group RRSP Plan, gym membership)
- Competitive staff incentive and pension plans
- Health, Vision, and Dental Benefits
- Flexible work policy and arrangements
- Paid time off for the winter holidays
- Training & Career Development opportunities
- Annual staff recognition awards
- Exclusive Golf Canada Staff Discounts
- Access to select golf privileges, such as complimentary same-day twilight tee times
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Golf Canada – Human Resources
1333 Dorval Drive, Suite 1
Oakville, ON L6M 4X7
Email: resumes@golfcanada.ca
Visit: www.golfcanada.ca
One (1) position available. Golf Canada will interview up to ten (10) candidates. How to apply: Please submit your cover letter and resume through the job posting link on Golf Canada’s Career Page by December, 1 2025. Golf Canada thanks all applicants but will contact only those who will be invited for an interview. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends.
Golf Canada’s regular hours of work are 40 hours per week, namely Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day and 5 days a week including a one-hour lunch. However, the demands of your position may require your hours of work to vary to meet the objectives of your employment. Due to the nature of this position, there may also be some travel required and the need to work some weekends.
Golf Canada is committed to providing a safe environment for all, especially children. All applicants will be thoroughly screened using background checks and a review process.
Golf Canada’s core values are “Fun, Excellence, Inclusion, Respect, Accountability” and while these are included in each employee’s offer of employment and annual employment letters, these core values are also an integral part of the Golf Canada’s recruitment, hiring and annual review process.
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.
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.