Sport Liaison - Team Nova Scotia Mission Staff

ROLE OVERVIEW

The 2027 Team Nova Scotia Sport Liaison serves as the primary connection between Team Nova Scotia and their assigned sport(s). This volunteer role is high-energy, fast-paced, and physically and mentally demanding with long days at the Games. The Sport Liaison supports athletes, coaches, managers, and Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) by providing clear communication, administrative support, and on-the-ground leadership. Sport Liaisons are responsible for both sport-specific and many event-wide duties before and throughout the Games.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Canada Games Management Committee is seeking enthusiastic, dedicated, volunteers to serve as mission staff for the 2027 Canada  Games.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication and administrative skills, function well in both a team and individual environment, have knowledge of the Nova Scotia sport system, demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment and have high standards of service and professionalism.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Before the Games

March 2026 - February 26, 2027

• Attend all mission staff meetings and events:
  
  
  
  • Monthly meetings held weekdays during lunch hour or evening.
  
  
  • At least one weekend.
  
  
  
  


• Serve as the primary link between Team Nova Scotia and assigned sports’ athletes, coaches,  managers, parents, Provincial Sport Organizations staff and volunteers.


• When applicable, attend assigned sports training, selection and competition events to become familiar with and  accessible to team staff, athletes and parents.


• Work with assigned sports team managers to fulfill administrative requirements (e.g.  participant registration, CCES drug education, uniform distribution, transportation) and participate in delivering Team Nova Scotia programs and events (e.g. participant education, uniform distribution, pep rally, receptions).


• Stay informed with and follow all Team Nova Scotia, Canada Games Council, and Host Society policies, procedures, and regulations, such as the Code of Conduct, athlete eligibility and registration rules.


• Communicate all pertinent Canada Games and Team Nova Scotia information to assigned  sports, field questions and provide clarification, and handle problems as they arise.


• Have a clear understanding of and be able to communicate information concerning your  assigned sports (e.g. events, results, accomplishments, stories, and issues).


• Identify special needs and/or potential problems of assigned sports in advance of the Games  and resolve where possible.


• Assist the Communications Mission Staff with gathering content for the website, social  media, media releases, etc. 
  
  

Duties at the Games
February 26, 2027 - March 14, 2027

• Attend daily Mission Staff meetings and/or individual meetings with the Chef/Assistant Chef  and Team Nova Scotia functions.


• Attend technical meetings, competitions and practices for assigned sports. Promote and attend  games to support non-assigned teams whenever possible.


• Assist coaches and managers with organizational and administrative details and communicate  to them all matters related to the Games policies and procedures, rules and regulations, etc.


• Facilitate the overall organization, promotion and spirit of excellence with Team Nova Scotia  in order to enhance and celebrate the Canada Games experience  


• Assist with setting up, operating and taking down the Mission Office.


• Handle emergency situations, problem solve, troubleshoot and report to Chef de Mission in a timely  manner.


• Participate in planning, and delivering Team Nova Scotia events (e.g. receptions, mission night)


• Complete Team Nova Scotia administrative tasks as required.


• Assist with the discipline committee, appeal committee, and/or drug testing procedure and  protocol if required.


• Provide information regarding sporting and non-sporting facilities and events to non-team  members from Nova Scotia (parents, friends of athletes, etc.) 
  
  

Post Games
March 14, 2027 - March 21, 2027

• Attend Mission Staff discussions and de-briefing.


• Complete final Mission Staff evaluation and reports 
  
  

Information about the games can be found here.

Mission staff must be available to attend the Canada Winter Games in Quebec City from February 26, 2027 to March 14, 2027.

Applications (resume/cover letter and application form questions) must be submitted by noon on February 17 2026.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.