Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games Seeking Operations Manager
We are seeking a dynamic, organized, people-focused Operations Manager to join the leadership team for the Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games. This role is ideal for a confident, creative, and experienced individual who excels in coordinating complex projects, supporting volunteers, and helping shape a community event that will bring together up to 3,000 participants and over 3,200 volunteers.
The successful candidate will have strong computer skills, be adaptable to varying schedules including evenings and weekends, demonstrate the ability to lead or step back as appropriate, work independently while contributing effectively to a team, and have a genuine desire to support volunteers in achieving success in their areas of responsibility.
Position Overview
The Operations Manager is responsible for establishing and running a high-functioning Games office, supervising staff, and supporting more than 75 Chairs and key volunteers across 14 Directorates. They will report to the President, Vice President and Director of Administration. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, manages multiple priorities, and maintains clear communication across the organization.
Duties will include hiring and supervising all Games staff, setting up and managing the Games office, assisting the Board Members and Committee Chairs in meeting critical deadlines, assisting/monitoring the functioning of various systems and processes, coordinating securing and then distributing and dismantling of all Games property, and attending all required meetings. Experience in event and/or BC Games planning is helpful but not mandatory.
Please email resume and cover letter by November 30, 2025 to:
Director of Administration
Kelowna 2026 BC Summer Games Society
application@bcsummergames.ca
