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Sport Event Strategist Are you a dynamic and organized professional looking to drive impact in the sport and major event landscape? We are seeking a Sport Event Strategist to lead our sport and cultural event attraction efforts, researching, qualifying, and converting leads into successful bid opportunities. This role is ideal for a proactive, network-oriented professional with experience in sport tourism, sales, or event management. About the Role: Lead Generation & Bidding Cultivate relationships with local, provincial, and national sport organizations Develop RFP responses and bid proposals with creativity and precision This role requires strong project management and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure. You will also play a critical role in the advancement of our Legacy Program, which connects events to community impact and economic sustainability. If you''re a solutions-driven individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities Include: Lead Generation & Bidding: Research and qualify leads for sport and cultural events Represent us at industry events, FAM tours, and site visits Partnership Development: Cultivate relationships with local, provincial, and national sport organizations Serve as liaison between venues, universities, hotels, and rightsholders Sales Support & Event Strategy: Organize sales missions and tradeshow attendance Provide event hosting support and help coordinate logistics for key clients What You Bring: 3+ years in sales, sport event management, or tourism business development A strong understanding of the Canadian sport and major event landscape Excellent project management and time management skills Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills A solutions-driven mindset and the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders We Offer: A competitive total compensation package Generous paid time off Employer-sponsored health, drug, dental, vision, & life insurance coverage Paid parking Matching RRSP contributions Professional development opportunities Other perks including free passes to local events and new experiences Additional Information: This position is based in-office, with local, provincial & international travel required This position is based on 37.5 hours per week, though may require some evening and weekend work