Manager of Safe Sport and Integrity Programs

Position: Manager of Safe Sport and Integrity Programs

Reports to: Director, Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

Location: Ottawa or Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Salary: $60,000 - $80,000

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

OVERVIEW

Canada Soccer is seeking a Manager of Safe Sport & Integrity Programs to lead the oversight of our organization's athlete safety, anti-doping, and competition integrity functions. This is a foundational hire - you'll assist in building some of these programs from the ground up and shape the culture of safety and integrity across our soccer ecosystem. This role will report into the Director, Soccer Regulatory Affairs & Compliance who will be hired concurrently. In the interim, this role will report to the Chief of Soccer Operations and will serve as the primary liaison to external regulatory bodies including Sport Integrity Canada.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safe Sport

Serve as Canada Soccer's primary Safe Sport contact and liaison to Sport Integrity Canada.

Ensure compliance with the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) and the Canadian Safe Sport Program (CSSP).

Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for the prevention of maltreatment, including psychological, physical, and sexual misconduct, neglect, and boundary violations.

Manage complaint intake, documentation, case tracking, and coordination with Sport Integrity Canada's independent investigation process.

Deploy and monitor compliance with Safe Sport training requirements across staff, coaches, officials, and volunteers.

Develop educational resources and deliver training to stakeholders at all levels.

Anti-Doping

Coordinate with Sport Integrity Canada on testing protocols, whereabouts requirements, and Exemptions.

Educate athletes, coaches, and support personnel on the Canadian Anti-Doping Program (CADP) and prohibited substances.

Monitor compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code and Sport Integrity Canada protocols.

Manage communications and case coordination related to anti-doping matters.

Match Fixing and Competition Integrity

Develop and maintain policies addressing match manipulation, betting-related corruption, and competition integrity.

Create reporting mechanisms and education programs for athletes, officials, and staff.

Monitor for integrity risks and coordinate with relevant domestic or international bodies as needed.

Investigate or refer potential integrity violations according to established procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

Track regulatory developments and evolving standards across all three program areas, including changes to the UCCMS and CSSP Rules.

Maintain compliance documentation and provide regular status reports to leadership.

Support the development of broader organizational compliance infrastructure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

3–5 years of experience in athlete safety, sport integrity, compliance, or a related field.

Familiarity with Sport Integrity Canada, the UCCMS, and the Canadian Safe Sport Program.

Working knowledge of anti-doping frameworks.

Direct experience working with an NSO, or within the Canadian sport system is an asset.

Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgment.

Experience developing policies, training programs, or educational content.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Bilingual (English/French) preferred;

Work Environment

Occasional evenings and weekends.

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 cover letter, résumé and expected salary expectations to Manager of Safe Sport & Integrity Programs before May 15, 2025. 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.