CEC is inviting nominations for Event Leads to support the delivery of our Regional, National, and Continental competitions across the country.
Behind every successful competition is a dedicated team of organizers working to ensure athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers have an exceptional experience. Event Leads play a key role in coordinating these efforts and ensuring that competitions are delivered according to CEC standards and international best practices.
Have you ever wanted to be involved behind the scenes of major climbing events? Are you detail-oriented, purpose-driven, and passionate about organizing and hosting hundreds of friends from the climbing community? If so, we encourage you to step forward.
CEC is looking to expand its network of Independent Contractors who help deliver events across Canada. Event Leads work closely with CEC staff, host gyms, officials, volunteers, and local partners to coordinate logistics and ensure competitions run smoothly from planning through execution.
Responsibilities
Event Leads play a central role in the successful delivery of competitions and are responsible for:
- Ensuring that the facilities and services provided by the host (such as medical, field of play, and other operational areas) meet CEC standards
- Coordinating with key stakeholders, including CEC staff, host gyms, routesetters, and volunteers
- Planning the delivery of the event, including developing a Floor Plan, Communication Plan and Emergency Action Plan
- Monitoring registrations, entering athletes into Vertical Life, and supporting the recruitment and coordination of volunteers
- Overseeing event operations on-site, ensuring smooth delivery by coordinating all departments and troubleshooting issues as they arise
- Coordinating podium ceremonies and medal presentations
- Submitting a detailed post-event report to CEC following the completion of the competition
Qualifications
Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in competition operations and meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Completion of the CEC Safe Sport screening process, as required annually by CEC
- Working understanding of competition rules and regulations
- Strong knowledge of competition organization and logistics
Serving as an Event Lead is a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of competitive climbing in Canada, develop high-level event management experience, and work alongside a passionate community committed to athlete development.
If you are interested in being considered as a CEC Event Lead, we encourage you to submit your nomination and join the team that helps deliver climbing competitions across the country.
Please submit a letter of motivation along with your resume to info@climbingcanada.ca
There is no fixed deadline to apply, as this is an ongoing invitation for individuals interested in working with CEC as an Event Lead. We will build a database of candidates and assign positions based on availability and priority ranking (experience-based).
