Sport Consultant (Participation)

Job Title: Sport Consultant

Type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Saskatoon

Job Purpose

Provide consulting services, guidance, and support to assigned Provincial or Multi Sport Organizations (PSOs/MSOs). Also providing assistance and leadership to key stakeholders in developing and delivering community development initiatives that build capacity and relationships at the grassroots level. As well, the position will support organizational development opportunities. Additionally, you will support the funding and membership education areas and other general sport initiatives.

The Successful Candidate will need

· Knowledge and understanding of the Provincial and National sport delivery systems.

· The ability to consult and communicate effectively with a variety of colleagues, members, and public to understand their needs.

· The ability to build and maintain co-operative and collaborative relationships with colleagues, team members, PSO’s, external stakeholders and service providers.

· An understanding of the programs, services, associated regulations, sport culture, and community involvement.

· A flexible mindset, open to different and new ways of doing things, and a willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things.

· Able to use analytical and conceptual thinking methods, and able to modify thinking strategy situationally.

· Able to promote, facilitate and coordinate initiatives and strategic alliances that will enhance the provincial delivery system for sport, culture, and recreation.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· Consult with assigned PSOs/MSOs.

· Point of contact for communication - ensure two-way communication between Sask Sport and its members.

• Facilitate the shared vision and development of effective relationships between Sask Sport Inc., SaskCulture, Saskatchewan Parks & Recreation Association (Globals), and the provincial delivery system.
• Work in collaboration with the Globals to support the development of tools and resources.
• Work in collaboration with the Globals to monitor provincial delivery system effectiveness and make necessary recommendations.
• Active participation on committees and boards that pertain to community development initiatives.

· Evaluate PSOs' applications and follow-up reporting.

· Understanding of assigned PSOs/MSOs and any issues or concerns they face.

· Provide guidance on sport development initiatives, funding programs, resources, organizational development.

· Generate awareness and promotion of opportunities, programs or services that can benefit organizations.

· Understand broad issues and concerns facing amateur sport in the province.

· Take lead and secondary roles in the Sport Funding Assessment process for assigned PSOs.

· Support funding administration for PSO’s.

· Assist with the implementation of changes to the Annual Funding program.

· Support members with education initiatives and learnings by, coordination of education, workshops, training, etc. opportunities for members.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in kinesiology, sport, culture, or recreation administration (or a relevant discipline) or a strong combination of relevant training and experience.
• Minimum of three years' experience working in sport, culture, recreation management or a related field associated with competitive sport.
• Experience with computer software and data collection.
• Experience in high-performance sport and the national sport system an asset.

· Knowledge in the Provincial sport delivery system, including Long Term Development (LTD) principles, National Coaching Certification Program for Coaches, Officials’ certification components, sport development planning, organizational development, evaluation, and consulting, as well as familiarity with funding programs.

· Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), sound administration, and time management abilities, as well as proficiency in problem-solving and using computer programs and databases.

• Knowledge and experience in program planning and delivery, partnership development, policy development, data collection and evaluation.

Working Conditions

· Full time (37.5 hours per week).

• Flexible hours. Evening and weekend work will be required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested and how your experience and skills make you a good fit for this position by September 9, 2025, to:

Email: [email protected]

Thank you in advance to all candidates who apply. However only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in Sask Sport and Sask Lotteries.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,000.00-$84,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person