July 3, 2009 – The Canadian Olympic Committee is accepting applications for the position of Chef de Mission of the Canadian Team for the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Please find the Chef de Mission Selection Process and the Chef de Mission Terms of Reference.

Application Deadline: July 31, 2009

Position: Chef de Mission of the Canadian Team for the 2011 Pan American Games
View pdf here

Applications should be sent in confidence to:
Lucie Leclerc-Rose
Canadian Olympic Committee
1400-85 Albert Street
Ottawa ON K1P 6A4
Email: lleclerc-rose@olympic.ca

Please note, the deadline for submission of applications is Friday, July 31, 2009, 17.00 ET.

Should you have questions concerning the selection process, terms of reference, or qualification for the position, kindly contact Caroline Assalian, Executive Director, Olympic Preparation and Games at 613 244 2020 ext. 236; email: cassalian@olympic.ca.

Position: Communications Intern

Application Deadline: July 15, 2009

Job Description:

COC Overview
The Canadian Olympic Committee is a national, private, not-for-profit organization committed to sport excellence. It is responsible for all aspects of Canada’s involvement in the Olympic Movement, including Canada’s participation in the Olympic and Pan American Games and a wide variety of programs that promote the Olympic Movement in Canada through cultural and educational means.

Internship Description
The Communications department at the COC is seeking an individual to help with media and public relations programs and initiatives leading into the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. This internship is a non-paid position.

Location
This internship will be placed at the COC Toronto Office.

Timing
Early September 2009 — End of January 2010

Tasks and Responsibilities
The COC Communications Intern would assist the Communications Department with various tasks. Some of these responsibilities will include: -Website content management — Assist in site maintenance, which would include but not be limited to: posting photos, captions, news releases and features, monitoring user-generated content, polls, etc.
-Photo management — Help manage COC photo archive: identifying, captioning and posting Games and event photos on COC website
-Paint the Town Red Campaign — Assist PR efforts surrounding community and sponsor initiatives around the Canadian Olympic Team marketing campaign for Vancouver 2010
-Media guide support — Assist Communications department in production of Vancouver 2010
-Media Guide (fact checking, editing, administrative)
Team Announcements — Assist the Communications team with components (branding, signage, clothing) around NSF
-Team Announcements for Vancouver 2010 General administrative support for Communications team

Application Information
If interested, please send your resume to:
rdenver@olympic.ca by Friday, July 10th.

Type of Position:
Intern / co-op

Contact Information:
Canadian Olympic Committee
E-mail: rdenver@olympic.ca