Talent Strategy Coordinator

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. 

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. 

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. 

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.  

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. 

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.  

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. 

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team. 

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

As a valuable member of the Marketing team, you will act as the primary contact for Toronto Argonauts talent strategy. You will collaborate with internal departments to integrate talent-related initiatives into programs, appearances, sponsorships and other opportunities that further MLSE business objectives.

What you'll be doing

• Serve as the primary talent contact for all Toronto Argonauts-related MLSE business and personal engagement inquiries and requests.
• Maintain strong personal relationships with the talent roster to enhance engagement and identify new opportunities.
• Hold connection meetings with talent throughout the year to identify, implement and report on player interests, values and strengths.
• Leverage these insights to develop mutually beneficial, authentic and meaningful experiences for players and MLSE stakeholders that further business objectives.
• Collect and filter requests, obtain talent and executive approvals, and ensure feedback is effectively and accurately communicated to all impacted parties.
• Liaise between MLSE business units and Football Operations regarding corporate talent requests.
• Collaborate with Global Partnerships and team partners to strategize and develop new commercial endorsement opportunities for talent.
• Support talent with pre-event requirements, production-day execution, signings, social media posts and financial invoicing.
• Facilitate talent appearances at Toronto Argonauts home games to enhance the game-day experience for fans and internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the full scope of talent NIL agreements for MLSE and non-MLSE partners to identify conflicts and protect category exclusivity.
• Maintain and manage team appearance calendars, coordinating requests from all business units and talent's personal schedules.
• Act as liaison between MLSE & the Toronto Argonauts Alumni Association
• Guide and approve the use of talent's intellectual property to ensure consistency and alignment with talent and their representatives.
• Collaborate with MLSE departments to highlight talent engagement, ensure accurate reporting and identify storytelling opportunities.
• Prepare monthly reports measuring commercial and community impact for Team Operations, talent agencies and the Canadian Football League (CFL), as required.
• Manage and update applicable tracking systems and reporting tools to support CFL and Canadian Football League Players' Association (CFLPA) requirements.
• Assist colleagues with hockey, soccer and basketball departmental initiatives as required.

What you'll bring

Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and may have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to share this in the "Message to the Hiring Manager" section of your online application.

• 2+ years' experience working in a professional capacity.
• Strong understanding of Canadian football, the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Demonstrated experience managing or working with professional athletes or VIPs.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines.
• Able to exercise diplomacy and tact at all times.
• Proficient in MS Office and able to learn new software programs quickly.
• Must be able to work home game days, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

50,000-55,000