April 20, 2010 – Sport BC is a leader and an advocate for amateur sport across British Columbia. Representing more than 80 member organizations, including 64 provincial sport organizations, Sport BC is a driving force in bringing healthy living and sport to the forefront for British Columbians. With a legacy stretching back over forty years, Sport BC continues to propel participation in organized sport provincially, bringing the power of sport to more than 650,000 sport participants and building strong, healthy individuals and communities.


Application Deadline: May 7, 2010

Position: Sport BC President & CEO

Job Description:

During February and March, Canada took a huge step forward as a nation through its hosting of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games. Sport BC is poised to capture the spirit and inspiration of the 2010 Games. The powerful legacy of the 2010 Games presents a remarkable opportunity to build a more sustainable amateur sport system that can be enjoyed by all British Columbians. The next President & CEO will execute this compelling vision.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the President & CEO is responsible for the overall leadership and strategic development of Sport BC and providing support to the voting member organizations. The President & CEO executes policy direction from the Board, drives strategic plan development and implementation, and is responsible for the overall operational management of Sport BC. In addition, the President & CEO is an advocate for Sport BC, and spearheads government and stakeholder relations to enhance Sport BC’s vision and mandate and to ensure Sport BC is a significant voice for sport in British Columbia.

The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a blend of outstanding leadership abilities, business skill, fund development and government relations experience, and sport system knowledge. A contagious passion for sport and what it brings to society, and a commitment to unifying and developing the BC amateur sport sector as a legacy to Vancouver 2010 are necessary for success in the role.

Should you be interested in learning more about this exceptional leadership opportunity please contact Kelly Baron McIntosh or Carol Robinson at 604-998-4032 or forward your up-to-date CV, a letter of introduction and the names and contact information for three referees, in confidence, to info@hwest.ca. We will respond to all who express interest.