Four Canada Summer Job opportunities available through government programming
Field Hockey Canada is excited to announce four Canada Summer Jobs employment opportunities. The jobs are open for application effective immediately.
These positions are made possible through funding from the Government of Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program. Canada Summer Jobs is a federal initiative designed to help employers create quality summer work experiences for young people, while supporting communities and local organizations across the country. Field Hockey Canada gratefully acknowledges the Government of Canada for its support in making these summer employment opportunities possible.
Field Hockey Canada is committed to developing and strengthening the sport of field hockey across the country, from grassroots participation to international podium performance. The organization supports approximately 18,000 participants nationwide, including athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers, who contribute to a vibrant and growing hockey community.
Field Hockey Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Events Coordinator
The Events Coordinator is a short-term, full-time position supported through Canada Summer Jobs funding. This role plays a key part in supporting successful event planning, event delivery, and related communications activities during the summer months. The priority event for the 2026 Events Coordinator is the 2026 National Championships located in Surrey, BC and Calgary, AB. The Events Coordinator will work closely with the Events and Engagement Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Communications Manager, and local organizing committees to support the execution of Field Hockey Canada events across the country.
- Application deadline: May 20, 2026
- Application email contact: Hailey Yhap (hyhap@fieldhockey.ca)
JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION DETAILS
Communications Coordinator
The Communications Coordinator is a short‑term, full‑time position supported through Canada Summer Jobs funding, created to enhance Field Hockey Canada’s communications, marketing, sponsorship, and fundraising capacity during the summer season. Reporting to the Communications Manager, this role will work closely with the Communications team, Chief Executive Officer, and program leads, with an emphasis on digital communications, social media, and storytelling.
- Application deadline: May 20, 2026
- Application email contact: Kevin Underhill (kunderhill@fieldhockey.ca)
JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION DETAILS
Special Projects Coordinator (Hall of Fame)
The Special Projects Coordinator (Hall of Fame) is a short‑term, full‑time position supported through Canada Summer Jobs funding, focused on supporting Field Hockey Canada’s Hall of Fame and historical archives initiatives. Reporting to the Communications Manager, the Coordinator will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Hall of Fame Committee, and internal staff to deliver storytelling, communications, archival, and event-related projects connected to the Hall of Fame portfolio.
- Application deadline: May 16, 2026
- Application email contact: Kevin Underhill (kunderhill@fieldhockey.ca)
JOB DESCRIPTION & APPLICATION DETAILS
Sports Science Apprentice
The Sport Science Apprentice is a short-term, full-time position supported through Canada Summer Jobs funding. This role provides a valuable applied learning opportunity for emerging sport science practitioners to work directly within a high-performance sport environment. Reporting to the Data and Performance Scientist and IST Lead, the Sport Science Apprentice will assist, support, deliver, and observe strength and conditioning, sport science, and performance monitoring practices within Field Hockey Canada’s National Team Programs.
- Application deadline: May 16, 2026
- Application email contact: Simon Taylor (staylor@fieldhockey.ca)
