Executive Director – Grey Cup 2027 Festival (Term)

About the role

The Executive Director will lead the overall planning and execution of the 2027 Grey Cup Festival in Saskatchewan, reporting to the Chair of the Grey Cup Operations Committee. This term position (August 2026 – January 2028) is pivotal to delivering the most successful festival to date.

Key responsibilities

• Provide oversight and leadership for all festival planning, logistics and execution.
• Coordinate with the CFL Grey Cup & Events team to align deliverables and maximize results.
• Build and maintain community relationships across the province.
• Manage the festival budget and financial allocations.
• Lead and monitor volunteer Festival Committees to meet timelines and deliverables.
• Negotiate and review festival agreements, permits and arrangements.
• Supervise a team of term employees handling project management and administrative support.
• Act as public spokesperson for media inquiries related to the festival.
• Support sponsorship obligations and ensure sponsor activations are met.

Required profile

• Innovative mindset with a proven track record in large‑scale event planning.
• Strong leadership experience managing cross‑functional and volunteer teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the CFL, community partners and sponsors.

Required skills