About Us
Sport for Life is a Victoria-based non-profit that aims to mobilize quality sport and physical literacy development to the world. It is recognized as the global experts on the Canadian Sport for Life Movement, Long-Term Development in Sport and Physical Activity, and physical literacy development. By bridging gaps between sectors, creating new collaborations with Canadian institutions, and mobilizing our knowledge to communities across the country, we aim to create a future in which absolutely everyone has access to quality sport and physical literacy experiences.
Sport for Life strives to be a catalyst for change and aspires to create equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible opportunities for everyone not only in sport and physical activity, but also in the workplace. Our talented and diverse team, which is spread out across Canada, is dedicated to a common vision and a set of shared core values. Our workspace is inclusive, friendly and team-based, and we walk our talk by enabling our employees to live the most active lives possible.
To read more about who we are and what we do, visit our About Us page.
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Our Vision
To affect positive systems change and have a societal impact by creating equitable opportunities for participation in quality sport and physical literacy experiences.
Our Mission
Create, share and mobilize knowledge to support sport, recreation, health, education and government agencies through effective project management and quality sport and physical literacy resources, while breaking down barriers.
Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility are paramount in everything we do.
Our Values
We believe in collaborating for long-term success, being innovators, demonstrating global citizenship, integrity, pursuing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and continuously improving even when it is hard.
Perks & Benefits
We are driven to build an internal environment marked by respect, in which individual talent is recognized and rewarded.
Remote Lifestyle
Digital tools and support provided by Operations.
Professional Development
Opportunities for continuous growth.
Flex Statutory Time
We provide flexible time off that can be used for any purpose staff requires.
Flexibility
Design your work schedule to suit your life.
Vacation & Health Time
Both physical and mental health is taken seriously.
Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
We are committed to fostering an equitable workplace.
Extended Benefits
Health, dental, employee assistance, and more, are paid for by Sport for Life.
Salary
Opportunity for compensation increases.
Current Postings
There are no postings available at this time.
EDIA & Accommodations
Sport for Life is committed to fostering an equitable workplace as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment and social strength. We welcome expressions of interest from those who identify with historically underrepresented groups such as: Indigenous, First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples; people of a myriad of gender identities; racialized minorities; people of diverse ethnic origins; people of faith from a variety of religious and spiritual traditions; people with invisible and visible varied abilities; people at various ages and stages of life; and people of the 2SLGBTQAI+ community. We recognize this is not an exhaustive list of all identities.
We believe sharing your identity is your choice in the application process. Therefore, if a job description entices you, then you are welcome to apply. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs, then please email Tanya Labrecque, Senior Manager of People and Operations at tanyal@sportforlife.ca at any point in the application process where you feel comfortable doing so. You may also reach out if you have any questions about the job postings, the recruitment process, or the organization itself.
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