
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Toronto
THE POSITION
The main responsibilities of the Coordinator, Dressing & Wayfinding Signage include:
- Contribute to the delivery of a world class dressing and wayfinding signage project for all target groups attending matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Supporting the turnkey planning and delivery of dressing and wayfinding signage at two stadiums and multiple non competition venues in Canada.
- Event time management of dressing and wayfinding signage activities at some non-competition venues local to the allocated host cities for FIFA World Cup 2026.
- Inputting into the operation of the wayfinding signage system(s) used to assist with the planning and scoping of the project.
- Participating in the dressing and wayfinding signage planning, scoping and implementation at stadiums and non-competition venues in Canada including the management of the appointed supplier.
- Responsible for administrative tasks within the cluster as directed by the Cluster Manager and Director, Stadium and Venue Management (Canada).
- Daily liaison with other members of the wider dressing and wayfinding signage team to ensure efficient planning and delivery is optimised at all stages of the project.
- Liaising with stadium owners and operators as required to gain approval for stadium access.
- Presenting to senior team members, management and other FIFA World Cup 2026 functional areas as and when required.
- Attending domestic and if required, international, department-specific and organization site visits at assigned stadiums and other stadiums or official sites.
- Inputting into the site-specific dressing strategies utilising expertise from previous events and directives from management.
- Participating in the creative design process for stadiums within the assigned cluster.
- Working with internal FIFA functional areas to ensure their needs are captured and delivered within the assigned cluster.
- Work with non-competition cluster managers on the planning and delivery of dressing and signage activities at non-competition venues located in Canada, as required and directed by senior members of the team.
- Travel within Canada, to the US and/or Mexico may be required to reflect the business needs of the department (meetings, workshops, site visits, other Events, etc)
- Other duties as assigned.
YOUR PROFILE
ACCOUNTABILITY: Demonstrate commitment to responsibilities and objectively analyze one’s behavior, while assuming consequences of one’s own actions and/or decisions and learning from one’s mistakes.
DECISION MAKING: Ability to identify and swiftly make decisions in critical situations, take initiative and calculated risks, explore alternative solutions, and respond promptly to unforeseen circumstances.
INCLUSIVITY: Achieve shared organizational objectives by sharing information with colleagues across all levels and divisions, tangibly influencing others, and maintaining a network of support contacts.
INITIATIVE: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
INNOVATION: Capacity to break new ground, look for unconventional solutions, and produce fresh ideas.
LEADERSHIP: Ability to lead one’s contacts/colleagues/partners, encourage teamwork, and delegate authority / decision-making power, as needed, to produce the expected results and make efficient use of the team’s skills and talents.
VISION: Ability to perceive the organization's global environmental impact, anticipate decision consequences, grasp organizational missions, and formulate strategic plans.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or similar level of education.
- Team Player, willing to work to tight timelines.
- Solution oriented.
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Positive attitude, patience and persistence.
- Ability to prioritize and handle large workload efficiently at peak times.
- Ability to work under pressure and stress.
- Sound judgement and prioritization of tasks.
- Minimum 1 year of tangible experience in delivering wayfinding signage projects for events of a similar scale to FIFA World Cup 2026 (e.g. previous FIFA World Cups, Olympic Games etc.) or a minimum 2 years experience delivering major sports events in a role that included some delivery of comprehensive dressing and wayfinding signage related activities.
- Experience in using technical guidelines for dressing and wayfinding signage kit of parts for large-scale events.
- Some understanding of the technical aspects of delivering dressing and wayfinding signage projects (i.e. production methods, installation techniques, materials etc.)
- Budget management experience on complex and multi-faceted events and projects.
- Experience in managing providers of services for world-class events or projects.
- Knowledge of event planning, requirements and event project management processes for large sporting events.
- Experience in the development and integration of operational plans.
- Some Stakeholder Coordination and Liaison experience across multiple organisations and departments.
- Fluent in English. French proficiency is a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio & Project) and planning software and online collaboration tools
- The role will require extensive use of the appointed Dressing and Signage Supplier(s) project, content and scoping management systems so a readiness to learn new technology processes, systems and programs is essential.