Own the Podium Careers

Position:   Intern
Reports to:   Manager, Research and Innovation
Location:    Calgary, Alberta
Job Type:   Internship
Application Deadline:  4 May, 2012
Term:    15 May 2012 – 15 November 2012

About Own the Podium
Own the Podium (OTP) is an innovative and collaborative initiative without precedent in Canadian Sport.  It was created to bring together the key partners involved in leading and funding excellence in Canadian sport, with specific emphasis on achieving excellence at Summer and Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Scope of Position:
Take the first step in building a career in sport administration as part of the Own the Podium (OTP) team.  As OTP Intern, you will provide support for the progress of the newly designed technical database, help in the financial administration department and the overall support of the office environment. The ideal candidate will be dynamic, self-motivated, creative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task. 

Core Competencies:
• Candidates for the position should possess strong administrative and organizational skills and an independent work ethic
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Excel , Word and Outlook
• The ability to work under pressure, maintain tight schedules and work flexible hours in a dynamic team environment
• Energetic, self-motivated and possessing a winning attitude while excelling in a professional working environment

Roles and Responsibilities
• Provides general administrative support to the Manager, Research and Innovation and the Administrative Coordinator, Winter as needed
• Assists in maintaining the OTP filing systems
• Assists in coordinating the SPIN Summit
• Assists with the preparation of spreadsheets, databases, documents, and reports for various meetings and other general reports.
• Participates, when appropriate, in special projects
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications
• High School Diploma
• Enrollment in a sport administration program or related field of studies
• Knowledge of the Canadian sport system
• Experience with working in a database environment is an asset
• Computer skills and knowledge of the MS Office Suite is required.
• Bilingualism is an asset

Compensation
An honorarium of up to $250 a month will be provided based on a successful internship and evaluation.

Application Process
Apply in confidence by sending your cover letter and resume by 4 May 2012 to careers@ownthepodium.org or by mail to:

Own the Podium
Re: Calgary Intern
88 Canada Olympic Road SW
Calgary, AB T3B 5R5

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.