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Canlan Sports is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company's success in the recreation-entertainment & hospitality industry is attributed to a combination of innovative programming, service delivery leadership and world-class sports complexes. We understand our customers' need for service excellence and are committed to it.

Job Summary:

Join Canlan Sports as an Administrative Intern, collaborating closely with the General Manager and Office Manager in overseeing daily operations, event management, interdepartmental communication, and project execution. This role suits proactive individuals seeking hands-on experience in administration, project coordination, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and executing internal and external events.
• Manage event logistics like scheduling, vendor coordination, and materials preparation.
• Track event timelines, requirements, and follow-up actions.
• Execute small projects from planning to completion under GM guidance.
• Conduct research, prepare documentation, update project trackers, and meet deadlines.
• Support process improvements and operational initiatives as assigned.
• Act as a liaison between the GM and departments for smooth information flow.
• Follow up on meeting action items, maintaining positive relationships across teams.
• Assist with daily administrative tasks, document preparation, and file organization.
• Maintain office organization, ensure timely task completion, and provide support as needed.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Enrolled in Business Administration, Communications, Management, or related post-secondary program.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, eager to learn, and independent.
• Ability to take initiative and work effectively in a team.
• Must be currently enrolled in a university or college co-op program.

*This is an unpaid internship with the opportunity to receive a stipend upon successful completion of the internship.

What We Offer:

• Direct experience with senior leadership.
• Exposure to event planning, project coordination, and cross-functional operations.
• Opportunity to develop practical and professional skills.
• Collaborative work environment valuing diverse contributions.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and wish to join the Canlan team, please apply online.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices. As part of our recruitment and hiring practices, we may use AI-based tools to assist in the initial screening and assessment of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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