CAC – A Great Place to Work®

Why is the CAC a Great Place to Work?  

The CAC is committed to providing a best-in-class experience for its employees. The CAC mirrors its commitment to coaches equally to its employees by fostering an ethical, safe, and positive work environment in which to excel, recognize opportunities and achievements, and empower their continuing education and growth development.

Working in sport is a passion for many. At the CAC, employees contribute to the common vision of inspiring a nation through sport through inclusive service delivery, informed and courageous decision-making, and gratitude for the opportunity to make a real impact on sport in Canada.

The CAC is a proud employer partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI).

What does the CAC have to offer?

Compensation

  • The CAC offers industry-competitive salaries, reviewed regularly to align with job function and performance.
  • CAC employees have access to extended group health and dental benefit plans upon completion of a probationary period, and a matching-contribution pension plan after 2 years of service. 
  • Annual funding for group professional development.
  • Subsidies for home internet/cell phone expenses.

Work/Life Balance

  • Hybrid work model with opportunities for added flexibility:
    • 3 days in the office and 2 days work from home.
    • Set your own work schedule within CAC core business hours.
    • Work remote for up to 4 weeks per year.
    • Additional work from home weeks scheduled throughout the year.
  • Best in class paid time off policies, including:
    • 12 paid sick days per year; 
    • 12 paid statutory holidays per year;
    • Full-time permanent employees start with 15 vacation days;  
    • Additional vacation accrual starting after 2 years of service;
    • Banked time accrual / time in lieu for overtime worked.  

Workplace Culture and Wellness

  • Recognition and gratitude are expressed at staff meetings and on a “shout out board”. 
  • The CAC Aspirational Value Awards is an annual recognition program where employees nominate their colleagues for demonstrating CAC Values in their work throughout the year. 
  • Staff social and teambuilding events have included wheelchair basketball, scavenger hunts, trivia games, beach volleyball, run clubs, and holiday gift exchanges. 
  • Group benefits include access to free and discounted health and wellness services. 
  • Discounted membership to the onsite gym. 
  • Employees even connect outside of work! Ski trips, play groups, and patio visits are normal occurrences. 

Core competencies

These core competencies are behavioural expressions of the CAC’s aspirational values. All current and prospective employees should demonstrate the ability or potential to perform in these areas.

Empathetic Listening

The ability to actively listen and express understanding and concern for how others are thinking or feeling.

Effective Communication

The ability to comprehend and convey information clearly and effectively, both in writing and verbally.

Cultural Awareness

The ability to acknowledge and respect others for their differences, including their beliefs, customs, and values, and to adapt interactions accordingly.

Inclusive Teamwork

The ability to foster and drive inclusive, collaborative, harmonious and effective team environments.

Adaptability

The ability to successfully adjust to changing demands and overcome setbacks.

Inquisitiveness

The inclination to gain knowledge by seeking information.

Critical Thinking

The ability to collect information, ask thoughtful questions, and analyze possible solutions to improve organizational outputs.

Conflict Resolution

The ability to resolve disagreements or disputes respectfully and effectively.

Collaborative Relationship Building

The ability to build and nurture effective, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve a common goal.

Integrity

The inclination to behave with honesty, accountability, and grace, even behind closed doors.