About Triathlon Canada
A culture of gold medal performances
Triathlon Canada is a national organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the sport. Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to the same expectation we have of our athletes and coaches who represent us: being the best in the field, whether it’s on the race course, in the training environment or in the offices and boardroom.
Triathlon Canada works closely with our provincial member organizations to deliver programs and services. Becoming a part of the Triathlon Canada Nation starts with joining your provincial sport organization.
Accountability:
History, Medals & Records
Triathlon Canada has an incredible legacy and history in our sport internationally.
Canada has been at the forefront of the sport with our athletic performances from the early days in the 80s and 90s. The path of excellence was blazed by Carol Montgomery, Patricia and Sylviane Puntous, Peter Reid and Lori Bowden, just to name a few – athletes who inspired countless triathletes with their world championship performances…read more.
Canada’s History of Medalists at Major Events
Elite Triathlon Medals and Records
Elite Multisport Medals and Records
Age Group Triathlon Medals and Records
Age Group Multisport Medals and Records
Strategy
Vision
To be a world leader in the sport of Triathlon.
Mission
Achieve excellence through bringing the Triathlon Canada nation together and inspiring multisport participation at all levels.
Mandate
Triathlon Canada leads the Canadian triathlon and multisport community by supporting the sport’s growth and the performance of athletes, coaches, officials, and administrators at all levels.
Our Values
Collaboration – We Are Better Together.
Build a sustainable, inclusive, and bilingual sport ecosystem with the Triathlon Canada nation.
Integrity – We Act Honestly
A demonstrated commitment to respectful, fair, transparent, and consistent communications and actions.
Courage – We Challenge Adversity
Being responsive and openly face challenges using a forward-thinking mindset.
Excellence – We Are Committed to Achieving Excellence On and Off the Field of Play
Using sound decision-making and innovation to guide organizational leadership and financial responsibility.
Our Strategic Priorities and Goals
Performance – to optimize our high-performance athletes’ platform to excel in international and Olympic/Paralympic competitions while inspiring the next generation of athletes.
Development – to grow and support the engagement of the Triathlon Canada Nation in collaboration with our stakeholders.
Organizational Excellence – to nurture, develop, grow, and strengthen the Triathlon Canada nation’s relationships and brand, domestically and internationally.
Governance
Triathlon Canada is a non-profit society governed by a Board of Directors elected by the provincial sport organizations for up to four-year terms. The Governance Committee works with the Triathlon Canada Board of Directors by providing leadership within the organization in the areas of governance, particularly policy development, bylaws, nominations and election procedures and Board processes and effectiveness.
Triathlon Canada By-Laws
Triathlon Canada Core Policies
Board of Directors Minutes
Triathlon Canada Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – 2024 04 23
Triathlon Canada Board of Directors Meeting Minutes – 2024 05 29
Board
Staff
Career Opportunities
High Performance Director
Triathlon Canada – High Performance Director EN
Position: High Performance Director
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Location: To be determined; dependent on successful candidate
Start Date: January 2025
ABOUT TRIATHLON CANADA
Triathlon Canada is the governing body of the sport in the country. Triathlon Canada’s more than 22,000 members include athletes, coaches and officials from the grassroots to elite levels. Triathlon Canada supports athletes in reaching the Olympic and Paralympic podium, but we also inspire any Canadians who just want to discover what they’re made of. Creating a culture of podium performances, Triathlon Canada is a national organization dedicated to promoting excellence in the sport. Our team of dedicated professionals are committed to the same expectation we have of our athletes and coaches who represent us: being the best in the field, whether it’s on the race course, in the training environment or in the offices and boardroom.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Leading across the Olympic and Paralympic program, the High Performance Director is responsible for four key areas in the Triathlon Canada High Performance department: 1) act as the technical lead in the delivery of the High Performance Program and High Performance Plan, 2) act as the Triathlon Canada Team Leader at Major Games and World Triathlon Championships, 3) oversee the management and administration of Triathlon Canada’s National Teams and Performance Centers, and 4) collaborate with key community stakeholders to influence the enhancement of the High Performance Pathway. The High Performance Director will collaborate closely with the Triathlon Canada Chief Executive Officer, and will hold ultimate responsibility for developing, leading and executing the vision and strategy for the Triathlon Canada High Performance Program.
The role of the High Performance Director is multi-faceted where strategic and operational priorities are influenced by the stages of the Olympic and Paralympic Games cycle. Transitioning into the LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032 quadrennials, the incumbent will be expected to prioritize the enhancement of Triathlon Canada’s athlete and coaching pool within the high performance pathway, as well as providing technical leadership that evolves Triathlon Canada’s High Performance Plan. Moving closer to 2028 and 2032, the High Performance Director will be responsible for recruiting, developing and retaining a team of coaching and support staff to lead Triathlon Canada’s teams at Major Games and Championships, as well as working closely with the CEO and High Performance team to develop Canada’s qualification strategy for the Olympic and Paralympic Games that achieves the organization’s performance objectives.
A visionary and experienced senior technical leader with strong credibility in high performance endurance sport with an Olympic and Paralympic pedigree, the candidate must also have strong administrative skills to ensure they are able to manage the workload inherent to the realities surrounding a small organization; balancing vision and strategy with operations, planning, people management, evaluation, reporting and budgets. In depth understanding and experience within the Canadian high performance sport system will be considered a key asset. The individual must have a demonstrable track record of excellent communication, inter-personal skills and relationship building. They must be capable of building and leading a team of staff and creating a strong team ethos within the coach and athlete community.
LEVEL OF AUTHORITY
In collaboration with, and oversight from, the CEO, the High Performance Director will lead the Triathlon Canada High Performance Program, with authority over the planning, development, execution, management, and evaluation of all associated programs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
High Performance Program & Pathway Leadership
- In collaboration with the CEO, develop comprehensive high performance plans that align with Triathlon Canada’s 2032 Strategic Plan and establish the pathway to achieving elite international success across LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.
- Lead and manage a world-class Triathlon Canada High Performance department that delivers quality performance environments to Triathlon Canada athletes, coaches and support staff.
- Establish and apply selection philosophies and criteria for World Triathlon and Major Games competitions that align with Triathlon Canada’s performance pathway and long-term athlete development principles.
- Develop and implement a qualification strategy for the Olympic and Paralympic Games that maximizes quota spot allocation and supports the achievement of Triathlon Canada’s strategic objectives.
- Develop and support a high performance coach pathway that provides appropriate development experiences to enhance overall coach expertise and capacity.
- Collaborate and consult on appropriate Triathlon Canada Sport Development programs including the National Development Series to ensure alignment and consistency of delivery throughout the performance pathway.
- Develop and incorporate a Performance Sciences strategy, inclusive of an Integrated Wellness Plan (IWP) into Triathlon Canada’s High Performance Plan that delivers consistent, effective and progressive support services to athletes.
- Engage regularly with Triathlon Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) technical leads to support the progression and transition of athletes and coaches through the performance pathway.
- Oversee, plan and monitor all High Performance financial budgets in close liaison with the CEO and Director, Business Operations.
- Design and deliver a comprehensive evaluation of the High Performance Program inclusive of performance results tracking, debriefs, and staff performance evaluations.
Major Games & Championship Team Leadership
- With support from Triathlon Canada’s High Performance Advisory Committee (HPAC), lead the selection of Canadian teams for Major Games and Championships.
- Act as Triathlon Canada Team Leader at Major Games and Championships including Olympic and Paralympic Games, Pan American Games, Commonwealth Games and World Championships.
- Recruit, develop and retain coaching and support staff to deliver world-class service at Major Games and World Championship events.
- In oversight of National Coaches and Operations staff, support the operational and delivery of major events to ensure the optimal competition environment for team performance.
- Lead performance debriefs at all major events to inform Triathlon Canada’s High Performance Plan and enhance future event delivery.
- In collaboration with the CEO, establish budgets for major events as well as overseeing financial
expenditures to ensure responsible financial management practices. - Develop a Games Communications Strategy with Triathlon Canada’s Communications Lead that supports an optimal performance environment for athletes, coaches and support staff at Major Games and World Championships.
National Teams & Performance Environment Management
- Lead the selection, oversight and monitoring of all Triathlon Canada’s National Teams and Squads.
- Review and approve, in collaboration with Triathlon Canada or personal coaches, individual performance and competition plans for all National Teams and Squads, as well as other identified athletes in the high performance pathway.
- Identify, recruit and deploy National Coaches, specialist coaches and subject-matter experts that support the development and performances of National Team and Squad athletes.
- In collaboration with the CEO and National Coaches, establish international, national and regional performance environments for daily training and camp activities.
- In collaboration with National Coaches, establish an annual training and camp plan that provides quality international, national and regional performance environments for National Team and Squad athletes, other identified athletes in the high performance pathway, and coaches.
- Oversee, monitor and evaluate the delivery of the National Performance Center – Victoria as well as liaise with key partners associated with facility and service provision to the center.
- Recruit, manage and evaluate all external contractors inclusive of COPSIN Integrated Support Team (IST) members, independent IST members and specialist coaches.
- In collaboration with CEO and National Coaches, establish budgets for National Teams and performance environments as well as overseeing financial expenditures to ensure responsible financial management practices.
- Manage all associated funding agreements, contracts and Letters of Understanding (LOUs) with key stakeholders inclusive of Own The Podium, Sport Canada, COPSIN, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee and Saanich Commonwealth Place.
- Oversee the compliance of all Triathlon Canada’s policies and procedures by athletes, coaches and staff including but not limited to: Athlete Agreements, Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Programs, Codes of Conduct, Safe Sport & UCCMS, and Anti-Doping.
Stakeholder Management
- Foster strong partnerships with key stakeholders within the Canadian high performance system including Own The Podium, the Canadian Olympic Committee, the Canadian Paralympic Committee, Sport Canada, COPSIN and the Coach Association of Canada.
- Develop influential relationships with World Triathlon and International Federation counterparts to enhance Canada’s standing in elite international triathlon.
- Lead Triathlon Canada’s High Performance Advisory Committee (HPAC) to provide effective and independent oversight of high performance matters.
- Lead consistent communication of Triathlon Canada’s High Performance Plan to PSO leadership to ensure understanding and garnering of support.
- Work closely with the CEO to foster an aligned and united leadership team with the Triathlon Canada President and Board of Directors.
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years experience in senior leadership in high performance sport
- Proven record in leading teams to performance outcomes in multi-disciplinary, cross functional environments while delivering on strategic objectives
- Proven consultative, facilitation and decision-making skills with the ability to problem solve and drive values-based decision making.
- Demonstrated evidence of fostering relationships with a diverse variety of national and international stakeholders
- Technical expertise in elite triathlon, it’s single-sport disciplines or endurance sport
- Demonstrated experience in high performance coach development or mentorship
- Understanding of the needs of Paralympic athletes in elite performance environments
- Familiarity with the World Triathlon points and ranking system, qualification pathways and competition calendars
- Experience as a leader in a Major Games environment is desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the Canadian high performance sport system
WORKING CONDITIONS
This is a permanent full-time position and includes a competitive benefits package as outlined in the Triathlon Canada Human Resources Policy Manual. The location of the role will be dependent on the successful candidate however extensive international travel is required as well as regular visits to the National Office in Victoria, BC. Salary will be based on qualifications and experience.
TIMELINES
We thank all candidates for their interest. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview. Interviews will be hosted in two rounds:
Round 1: November 26th – 29th
Round 2: December 9th – 11th
Start date will be confirmed with the candidate with an expected start no later January 27th 2025.
TO APPLY
Candidates can email applications directly to by November 1st, 2024. Please indicate “High Performance Director ” in both the subject line of your email and your covering letter.
Athlete Support Ecosystem
Champions don’t succeed in isolation. Athletes reach their potential when they are surrounded by a strong support ecosystem. Family and friends, coaches and technicians, volunteers and sport organizations – from clubs in all corners of the country to the national federation – are all vital to an athlete’s evolution and long-term success.
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