Team BC seeking volunteer Mission Staff for Québec 2027 Canada Winter Games

Team BC is seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and experienced leaders to serve as volunteer Mission Staff for the 2027 Canada Winter Games in Quebec City, Quebec. The submission deadline is Friday, March 13 at 11:59 p.m. PT.

Every four years, British Columbia assembles a team of athletes, coaches, managers, and Mission Staff to represent the province at Canada’s premier multi-sport events – the Canada Summer Games and Canada Winter Games. They represent the best in BC and are known as Team BC.

The 2027 Canada Winter Games will be held February 26 – March 15. The Games will bring together over 3,500 athletes, coaches, managers, and officials from every province and territory in Canada. Team BC athletes and coaches are the best in their age group in our province and the Canada Games are a key development opportunity toward future national and international competitions and multi-sport events. They are positive role models to British Columbians and inspire youth to be physically active and lead healthy lifestyles.

As part of Team BC, Mission Staff help BC athletes and coaches have the experience of a lifetime and will work to ensure that all aspects of Team BC’s preparation, including athlete and coach services and support (information sharing, media relations, registration, logistics, etc.) are in place for successful team performances. Mission Staff strive to take care of all the distractions so that athletes and coaches can focus on preparation and competition.

Mission Staff will be supported by the following Team BC Leadership Team members:

• Chef de Mission – Eron Main
• Assistant Chef de Mission – Brianna Davey
• Senior Manager of Team BC – Jarret Poitras
• Senior Manager – Marketing & Communications – David Conlin

We are seeking qualified individuals in the following areas:

• Sport Liaisons – up to 12 positions
• Communications – up to 5 positions
• Special Events – up to 2 positions

Qualified candidates should possess the following skills and attributes:

• a passion for sport and a desire to have a direct impact on the experience of Canada’s best athletes and coaches;
• at least 5 years working and/or volunteering in sport or a similar setting;
• previous experience as an athlete or coach would be an asset;
• strong communication and administration skills;
• strong interpersonal skills, a true team player, and desire to help others;
• Strong time and priority management skills, ability to meet deadlines and respond to communications in a timely manner;
• a strong understanding of BC’s amateur sport system;
• the ability to effectively work in a fast-paced multi-sport environment;
• the ability to operate independently and in a team atmosphere;
• comfortable working long hours for 18-20 straight days and in stressful situations that require quick decision-making;
• the confidence to perform functions and duties outside of your assignment.

The BC Games Society and Team BC are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pledge to select Mission Staff that not only have strong skills, experiences, and abilities but are representative of our province’s diversity.

Applicants must be a resident of BC for the duration of the Games, starting from the application process through to the post-Games debrief.

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Time Commitment

Mission Staff should be prepared to attend all pre-Games meetings and events as well as the full duration of the Games. The following are mandatory dates for all Mission Staff to attend:

Event	When	Where
Monthly Mission Staff Conference Calls	Once a month beginning May 2026 (scheduled days to be determined)	Virtual – Zoom
Mission Staff Training Camp 1	July 17-19, 2026	Whistler, BC
Post M1 PSO Meetings (in person or via conference call)	May 2026 Exact dates/times TBD	TBD (mix of in-person and virtual)
Team BC Coaches’ Meeting & Mission Staff Training Camp 2	November 2026 – Dates TBD (weekend commitment)	Lower Mainland
Mission Staff Training Camp 3	January 29-31, 2027	White Rock, BC
Canada Winter Games	February 26 – March 15 (plus travel days to be determined at a later date)	Quebec City, Quebec
Post-Games Mission Staff Debrief	May 2027	TBD

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Benefits of the Mission Staff Experience

Mission Staff are volunteers that dedicate a significant amount of time and energy to the Team BC program. These are special opportunities that contribute to personal and professional development that is hard to obtain in other settings. The following are amongst the many benefits that come with being a Mission Staff for Team BC:

• networking with some of the country’s top athletes, coaches, and leaders in the sport sector
• travel to parts of Canada that you may not have experienced before
• experiencing the gratitude of athletes, coaches, and parents for helping them have the experience of a lifetime
• having a direct and positive impact on the performance and overall experience of Canada’s top athletes and coaches
• a full Team BC ceremonial uniform kit that you will cherish and want to keep for years to come
• a full access accreditation and often front row seats to competitions, receptions, and special events
• a daily per diem at Games to cover expenses for meals, incidentals, and your cell phone bill!
• completion of professional development courses that will not only be integral for the games, but great for your own personal and professional growth!
• you will walk away from this experience with new and life-long friends and future colleagues
• an opportunity to become a part of Canada’s largest multi-sport event and proudly represent the Province of BC!

Questions about Team BC’s Mission Staff opportunities or the application process can be directed to info@teambc.org.  Click on the link below to submit your application.