Classification Officer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Assist in the execution of programming that aligns with the strategic priorities of the CPC.

• Offer classification guidance, support, and educational resources to athletes, stakeholders, members, and performance partners.

• Create training programs and resources to address any classification deficiencies.

• Collaborate with National Sport Organizations to ensure athletes fulfill classification requirements and address any related challenges.

• Partner with the Paralympic performance team, Performance Sciences, Research and Innovation Advisor, Athlete Services, and performance partners to develop evidence-based classification solutions.

• Ensure that classification services and programming prioritize an athlete-centric approach.

• Contribute to and execute multi-year classification plans, objectives, and budgets.

• Establish partnerships and manage relationships with international stakeholders, including International Federations, National Paralympic Committees, officials, volunteers, advisory groups, and IPC departments.

• Oversee Canada's adherence to the IPC Classification Code.

• Guide Canada’s participation in future assessments of the IPC Athlete Classification Code and related materials.

• Direct the CPC's national classification strategy and implement suggested improvements.

• Aid in the formation of networks for classification medical experts and Visual Impairment Classification strategies.

• Create tools, resources, webpages, and educational materials aimed at classification audiences.

• Engage with IPCs, IFs, and NPCs regarding classification protocols, processes, reviews, and best practices.

• Facilitate international classifier training and assist in athletes’ international classifications.

• Coordinate classification strategies specific to Games and provide advice during the Games.

⛳️ Requirements

• A post-secondary degree, ideally in kinesiology or sport management, or comparable experience in a similar role within a sport organization or as an athlete or coach.

• 3–5 years of experience in a leadership role within Canadian sports.

• Experience within a National Sport Organization.

• Experience in multi-sport Games settings.

• Being a Paralympian is an advantageous asset.

• In-depth technical knowledge of sports, including the Canadian Sport system and the International Olympic and Paralympic Sport System.

• Comprehensive understanding of classification processes.

• Strong grasp of the IPC, National Paralympic Committees, and the sport systems of other countries.

• Solid understanding of the Games environment.

• Capability to navigate complex environments and resolve issues effectively.

• Skills in planning, coordinating, delivering, and reviewing targeted initiatives while adapting to change.

• Proficient in managing relationships and collaborating with both internal and external colleagues.

• Proficient in office applications, including email, project planning, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software.

• Ability to communicate in Canada’s two official languages is highly valued.

• Methodical, organized, self-motivated, disciplined, innovative, analytical, results-driven, cooperative, collaborative, and detail-oriented.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity for remote work within Canada.

• Reimbursement for travel expenses and overnight travel related to job responsibilities.