The successful candidate will assist former three-time Paralympic swimming champion Elisabeth Walker-Young, who was appointed in May as Canada's Chef de Mission for the Games.

The Assistant Chef de Mission role involves an important level of responsibility and requires a considerable commitment of time, energy and effort, according to the CPC.

The successful candidate is expected to support the leadership provided by the Chef de Mission in relation to the Canadian Team Mission.

Key responsibilities will include participation in site visits, regular conference calls and/or mission staff meetings, national events, selection trials, training events, the Chef de Mission Seminar, Mission Orientation Seminar and the Games themselves, which run from August 7 to 15.

The CPC says it will cover the travelling expenses to meetings, seminars and the Games, in addition to accommodation and meal costs incurred while fulfilling Assistant Chef de Mission responsibilities.

Essential qualifications being sought in potential candidates include a variety of experiences and skills demonstrating ability to support, lead, motivate and foster team building and excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

The CPC is also looking for someone who can demonstrate an ability to work effectively with athletes, coaches and team officials and with a background and expertise in problem-solving and crisis management.

The Assistant Chef de Mission will work with the CPC and Canadian athletes as preparations continue for the 2015 Parapan American Games ©Getty Images



Applicants are also advised that it is desirable, though not essential, to be able to speak in both English and French, and to have an understanding of CPC strategic framework, policies and issues related to Paralympic Games.

The nomination process is in line with the Canadian Paralympic Committee Nomination Policy.

One candidate can be nominated by each CPC Paralympic sport member in good standing as of the date of the call for applications.

Alternatively, two CPC Board members are also permitted to nominate a candidate.

The closing date for receipt of applications is August 15.

Interested candidates are advised to send a completed application, including nomination form, letter of interest and CV to the CPC's executive director of sport, Catherine Gosselin-Després, at [email protected]

At the last Parapan American Games, in Guadalajara in Mexico in November 2011, Canada finished eighth on the medals table with 63 medals, including 13 gold.

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