High Performance Manager

The Opportunity

The Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) is seeking a High Performance Manager to help lead the next stage of development of Canada's national shooting performance system.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the High Performance Manager will provide day-to-day technical leadership and coordination across SFC's High Performance Program, including Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Para Sport Shooting.

This is a hands-on High Performance leadership role for someone who can work comfortably at both the strategic and operational levels. The successful candidate will help translate SFC's performance strategy into effective athlete, coach and program delivery, with particular responsibility for:

• National performance pathways

• Athlete standards and rankings

• Athlete planning and monitoring

• National Coach coordination

• Integrated Support Team (IST) integration

• Talent identification and development

• Progression toward international performance

SFC is entering an important period in its High Performance development. With increased investment in athlete support, coaching, IST and program delivery, the High Performance Manager will have an opportunity to help shape how the program evolves toward Los Angeles 2028, Brisbane 2032 and beyond.

The Role

Working closely with the CEO, National Coaches, athletes, IST practitioners, the SFC High Performance Committee, Own the Podium and other national performance partners, the High Performance Manager will:

• Lead the day-to-day coordination and implementation of SFC's High Performance Program.

• Develop and strengthen the national performance pathway from emerging and identified athletes through Development and National Team levels.

• Oversee the implementation and ongoing refinement of athlete performance standards, rankings and monitoring systems.

• Ensure athletes have appropriate performance objectives, gap analyses and Yearly Training Plans.

• Coordinate National Coaches and support consistent athlete planning, review and progression.

• Integrate mental performance, strength and conditioning, athletic therapy and other IST services into athlete plans.

• Strengthen talent identification and Next Generation development toward LA 2028, Brisbane 2032 and future international performance.

• Monitor athlete and program performance and provide evidence-informed advice to the CEO and High Performance Committee.

• Support National Team preparation for World Cups, World Championships, Pan American Games, Olympic and Paralympic qualification events and other priority competitions.

• Contribute to athlete-support, carding, ranking and selection processes.

• Provide functional leadership to National Coaches, IST providers and other High Performance contractors as delegated by the CEO.

The High Performance Manager will have significant responsibility for the performance system while working within SFC's established governance and decision-making structures. Final executive, policy, budget and selection authority remains with the CEO and appropriate SFC committees.

The Person We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with genuine High Performance sport expertise and the judgement and credibility to work effectively with athletes, coaches and performance-system partners.

The successful candidate will ideally bring:

• Demonstrated experience within a Canadian or comparable High Performance sport environment.

• A strong understanding of athlete development, performance pathways and progression toward international success.

• Experience working with National Team or performance coaches and multidisciplinary IST practitioners.

• Experience with athlete planning, performance monitoring and evidence-informed decision making.

• The ability to interpret performance data and translate it into practical athlete and program priorities.

• An understanding of talent identification and Next Generation development.

• Familiarity with Canadian High Performance sport structures, including organizations such as Own the Podium, Sport Canada, COC/CPC and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network.

• Strong relationship-management, communication and organizational skills.

• The ability to operate independently and exercise sound judgement within a small national sport organization.

• Experience managing competing priorities, budgets and program resources.

• A commitment to safe, inclusive, athlete-centred and performance-focused sport.

Additional Assets

• Relevant education, coaching, High Performance leadership, sport science or related professional qualifications.

• Experience in shooting sport, although this is not essential.

• French-language capability.

SFC is particularly interested in candidates who bring strong transferable High Performance-system expertise. Experience specifically within shooting sport is not required.

Working with SFC

This is a permanent, full-time remote position. The successful candidate may be based anywhere in Canada and will work closely with colleagues, athletes, coaches and partners located across the country.

The position requires domestic and international travel, including attendance at selected training camps, competitions and meetings. The expected travel program and practical arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate.

Compensation and Benefits

SFC offers:

• Competitive Salary: $75,000 to $85,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health, dental, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.

• Generous Vacation: Five weeks of annual vacation.

• Remote Flexibility: A flexible remote-working environment with the ability to work from anywhere in Canada.

• Travel Support: Approved business travel and expenses.

• Meaningful Impact: The opportunity to play a significant role in shaping the future of Canada's national High Performance shooting program.

About the Shooting Federation of Canada

The Shooting Federation of Canada (SFC) is the national sport organization responsible for Olympic and Paralympic target shooting in Canada, encompassing Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun and Para Sport Shooting.

SFC supports athletes and participants from grassroots and recreational shooting through to National Team and international High Performance competition.

Our objective is to build a stronger, more connected national system that supports participation, athlete development and sustained international performance.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

The Shooting Federation of Canada welcomes applications from qualified candidates across Canada and is committed to creating a safe, respectful, inclusive and accessible sport environment.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.