At FIFA26, our vision is to unite the world through the greatest sporting event of all time. The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament will feature 48 teams and be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the USA. This new format will redefine excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement among fans and players across North America and worldwide. Now is your time to become a game changer and join the workforce that will plan and deliver this extraordinary and unforgettable experience.
The Position
Reporting organizationally to the Manager, Uniforms, the Uniforms Coordinator will be a key member of the FIFA26 Workforce Uniforms team. The Uniforms Coordinator will work in close collaboration with the FIFA Uniforms/Workforce teams and other key individuals responsible for delivering the uniform workstream for FIFA World Cup 26™ and any other relevant events leading up to the tournament.
Key Responsibilities
- Positively and collaboratively support the FWC2026 Uniforms team in Canada in all uniform program initiatives leading up to and including tournament-time delivery.
- Maintain shared responsibility for business assets and uniforms, ensuring fair and equitable entitlements of goods to relevant parties.
- Collaborate on planning uniform distribution operations for the Host City delivery model in Canada.
- Demonstrate adaptability with new systems and technological applications to support the uniform distribution process across the tournament.
- Support key testing for the Uniform Management Module, creating and logging scenarios and outcomes.
- Ensure viable inventory control procedures are rolled out to each distribution centre.
- Participate in the development of the uniform training program and related materials; support training delivery.
- Uphold established workforce and uniform guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain exemplary communications within the FWC2026 and FIFA Zurich Uniforms/Workforce teams.
- Execute tasks with a focus on customer excellence across the business.
- Demonstrate a willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities within the team.
- Travel may be required to support tournament and pre-tournament deliverables.
- Shift work will be required during the tournament delivery period.
- Work out of the local Toronto headquarters, with occasional travel to Mexico and/or the U.S. as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Your Profile
FIFA World Cup 26™ Skills Framework
- Accountability: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities, objectively analyze one’s behavior, assume consequences of one’s actions and decisions, and learn from mistakes.
- Decision Making: Identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
- Inclusivity: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information across all levels and divisions, influencing others, and maintaining a support network.
- Initiative: Break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
- Innovation: Break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
- Leadership: Lead contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority/decision-making power as needed to achieve expected results and maximize the team’s skills and talents.
- Vision: Understand the organization’s global impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Education & Qualifications
- Education with a focus on business, supply chain management, or a related field.
Work Experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of overall work experience.
- Experience in an event or supply chain environment is an asset.
- Strong customer service focus.
- Extremely high attention to detail.
- Team player, comfortable with upward/downward communication and willing to go the extra mile.
- Ability to work under complex, tight, immovable timelines while maintaining a positive attitude, patience, and persistence.
- Experience working in a multi-cultural, multi-national environment.
Technology
- Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project).
- Ability to learn new software tools and train others.
Languages
- Fluent in English.
- French proficiency is a plus.
About FWC2026
The FIFA World Cup 26™ will mark the first time that the tournament features 48 teams and will be hosted by three countries: Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
This new format redefines excellence, generating unique opportunities for greater participation and engagement from fans and players in North America and worldwide. Now is your time to be a game changer and join the workforce that is planning and delivering this unique and unforgettable experience.