Head of Video Analysis / Chef de l'analyse vidéo

Position: Head of Video Analysis
Reports to: Sporting Director
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary: $80,000 - $100,000
Employment type: Full-time
Vacancy status: Existing Vacancy

OVERVIEW
The Head of Video Analysis is responsible for the development and leadership of a centralized team of analysts that provides service to Canada Soccer's national teams using a consistent methodology for tactical and statistical analysis. The Head of Video Analysis is also the lead analyst practitioner themselves, providing their individual support to mainly senior national teams but also youth national teams according to a schedule of priority, as determined by the Sporting Director. The Head of Video Analysis is also responsible for providing educational content to coach education, and for internal management of software and technology licenses.

POSITION SUMMARY
Working Relationships
Collaborates closely with technical and support staff, national teams' operations, medical department and performance specialists.
Handles part time analysts, and is responsible for staffing of the role for youth national teams.
Point of contact for software and technology vendors, external service providers and consultants.
Maintains regular communication with national team coaches across age groups to ensure alignment with Canada Soccer's playing philosophy, methodology and the long-term player pathway.
Works with the talent ID department, provincial and territorial member associations and professional clubs to track and monitor players.
Serves as point of contact for provincial and territorial soccer associations for analysis related alignment.

Responsibilities
• Responsible for creating a 'Canada Soccer video analyst methodology' for all national teams in collaboration with Sporting Director, and senior national team coaches.
• Monitor the performance of analysts and gather feedback from coaches about the performance of analysts.
• Ensure that quality and quantity of video analysis support is provided for all national teams at the highest standard possible.
• Work as an analyst in support of senior and youth national teams according to a schedule of priority that is established by the Sporting Director.
• Oversee the management and assignment of Canada Soccer's different software licenses among national teams.
• Manage the inventory of analysis equipment in collaboration with the operations team.
• Ensure that equipment is organized and ready to use for analysts joining camps.
• Build and maintain a library (Coaches Curriculum) of analysis that can be shared with all national teams and coaches.
• Develop and deliver educational content focused on video analysis in collaboration with Canada Soccer Coach Education, supporting coach education modules and dedicated video analyst education pathways.
• Design and lead seminars, workshops, and webinars for coaches and analysts in partnership with Canada Soccer Coach Education.
• Collaborate, as directed, with professional clubs, coaches, coach educators, and external organizations to advance the quality and consistency of video analysis across the Canadian soccer landscape.
• Ensure compliance with all Canada Soccer policies and guidelines, including those related to integrity and Safe Sport.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Canada Soccer's analysis practices by identifying emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in performance and video analysis.
• Other duties as reasonably assigned by the Technical Leadership, Canada Soccer administration, or senior national team coaches.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Extensive experience working as a video analyst and/or managing analysts within professional and/or international soccer environments.
• Experience using video and tactical analysis platforms (e.g., Hudl, Wyscout), including telestration and presentation of analysis to players and technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels—including peers, players, coaches, and external partners—and to build positive, collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to travel nationally and internationally and to work flexible hours outside standard business schedules; expect approximately 90–100 travel days per year, with increased travel during senior final tournament years (e.g., World Cups and/or Olympic competitions).
• Professional or international coaching experience and advanced coaching licenses are considered an asset.
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred; additional languages considered an asset.
• Legally authorized to work in Canada.

Why Join Canada Soccer?
As the governing body for the sport in Canada, Canada Soccer is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history — with the FIFA World Cup 26™ on home soil and a growing national passion for the game. Joining our team means helping shape the next era of soccer in Canada and inspiring a nation united by the world's game.

Please submit your résumé, cover letter and expected salary expectations before May 3, 2026. Please note that only those candidates selected for a potential interview will be contacted.

Canada Soccer is the official governing body for soccer in Canada. In partnership with its members, Canada Soccer promotes the growth and development of soccer in Canada, from grassroots to high performance, and on a national scale. Soccer is the largest participatory sport in Canada and is considered the fastest growing sport in the country. There are nearly 1,000,000 registered Canada Soccer active participants in Canada within 1,200 clubs that operate in 13 provincial/territorial member associations. Our recruitment and selection processes and work environment are inclusive and barrier-free. Canada Soccer believes that a diverse team strengthens our organization. Canada Soccer provides equal opportunity for all applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences pardoned or suspended, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Self-identification by candidates in the process is completely voluntary. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.