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Sail Canada are hiring: High Performance Director – Lead the future of Canadian Sailing!

by Sail Canada 10 Mar 2025 18:31 PDT
We're Hiring: High Performance Director © Sail Canada

Are you a visionary leader ready to elevate Canadian sailing to new heights? Sail Canada is searching for an innovative High Performance Director who will redefine what’s possible for our athletes on the world stage.

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just follow the playbook—but rewrites it. Someone who will bring fresh, creative, and forward-thinking strategies to our high-performance team, unlocking the full potential of our sailors.

As High Performance Director, you will:

  • Shape the future of Canada’s high-performance sailing program
  • Develop and execute cutting-edge high-performance strategies
  • Collaborate with top athletes, coaches, and support staff to build a world-class team
  • Inspire and lead the next generation of champions

This is more than a job—it’s a career-defining opportunity to leave a lasting impact on Canadian sailing. If you have the vision, passion, and expertise to drive change, we want to hear from you.

Check out the job posting here

Submit your application to and help us set sail towards a bold new future!

Deadline is March 31, 2025!

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