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General Manager (Contract)
Indigo
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- $61,500 to $81,500 CAD / year
- Full-time
…entrepreneurial, locally relevant execution that strengthens community connection and brand affinity while delivering a customer-centric experience that drives sales, engagement, loyalty,…
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Montreal, QC · Urban agglomeration of Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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X Games

Event Director (Contract), XGL Calgary

Calgary, AB, Canada

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Job type: Contract
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 22, 2026

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Job Title: Event Director

Location(s): Calgary, Alberta - on-site presence required | Contract Role

About Us

We've entered a new chapter at X Games. With new leadership, fresh momentum, and a clear vision, we're building what's next for action sports. Backed by MSP Sports Capital and ESPN/Disney, and now operating as an independent company, we're scaling fast - launching our league, expanding our events, and building a global home for athletes and fans who live this culture.

About the Role

Working directly with X Games and in collaboration with Canada Snowboard, the Community Advisory, and the X Games Operations Director, the Event Director takes full operational and financial responsibility for planning, executing, and reporting on X Games Calgary. You will lead an integrated team to deliver a multi-day music and sport festival that meets X Games League global standards, ensures athlete safety, builds community outreach, delivers funding partner ROI, and maximizes commercial value for media rights holders and commercial sponsors.

Reporting to X Games SVP, Live Events, you'll serve as the on-the-ground leader for this event, running point across event production, broadcast, sponsorship, and community stakeholders from now through event wrap in spring 2027.

Responsibilities:

Design and execute the master event timeline in collaboration with X Games, the Operations Director, and sport and event partners (Canada Snowboard / Freestyle Canada)
Serve as primary liaison with funding partner (Tourism Calgary), sport and event partners, and venue partner (WinSport)
Oversee event security, medical, and emergency contingency planning
Oversee all required regional RFPs for suppliers and procurement of services across event delivery
Collaborate with the Community Advisory Lead to deliver the volunteer program and additional promotional opportunities
Collaborate with the Operations Director and WinSport on all event and broadcast production advance preparedness for the X Games global team
Develop a transportation plan for spectators, athletes, XC teams, VIPs, and operations staff and contractors
Manage the relationship with FIS (International Ski and Snowboard Federation) alongside X Games SVP, Global Host Markets, and Canada Snowboard / Freestyle Canada
Establish a financial reporting cadence with all event stakeholders, including required reporting to the funding partner
Oversee venue design, temporary infrastructure, and course builds with the Operations Director and WinSport
Secure all municipal, health, safety, and road-closure permits in consultation with Tourism Calgary
Ensure all required event spaces for teams, athletes, broadcast, contract staff, media, and fans are secured
Align competition schedule, field of play requirements, and athlete/team services with X Games and the Operations Director
Determine broadcast venue requirements and lead the regional RFP for broadcast production services
Ensure on-site sponsor activation, signage, and VIP hospitality rights meet contractual obligations
Manage ticketing operations, fan zones, merchandising, and crowd flow
Procure all required music staging and production alongside X Games Music's artist booking
Determine the overall look and feel of the X Games Calgary brand presence at the venue
Manage the X Games Calgary operational budget and provide regular financial updates
Recruit, lead, and mentor contract coordinators

Qualifications:

10+ years managing sport and/or music multi-day festival events
Proven track record working directly with international/national sports federations, music, and broadcast production
Experience managing complex event budgets exceeding $1M+
Expert proficiency in event management software; Excel an asset
Ability to lead cross-functional teams under tight timelines with high attention to detail
Comfortable operating as the senior on-the-ground leader for a high-visibility, multi-stakeholder live event

Contract Terms & Compensation:

Full-time equivalent commitment, October 1, 2026 – May 31, 2027 (approx. 9 months), with option for renewal. Flat contract fee paid in monthly installments.
All event-related travel, lodging, and per diem expenses covered by X Games

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Responsibilities

The Event Director is responsible for the full operational and financial planning, execution, and reporting of the X Games Calgary event. They will lead an integrated team to deliver a multi-day festival while managing relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and broadcast partners.

Requirements

Candidates must have 10+ years of experience managing large-scale sport or music festivals and complex budgets exceeding $1M. Expert proficiency in event management software and a proven track record with international sports federations are required.

Skills

Event management
Budget management
Project management
Stakeholder management
Strategic planning
Financial reporting
Risk management
Procurement
Team leadership
Broadcast production
Sponsorship management
Permitting
Logistics planning
Vendor management
Communication
Excel

Benefits

Travel expenses covered
Lodging expenses covered
Per diem expenses covered

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Keywords

Event Director
X Games
Action Sports
Festival Management
Budgeting
Operations
Broadcast Production
Sponsorship
Stakeholder Relations
Procurement
Risk Management
Logistics
Ticketing
Venue Management
FIS
Project Management
Excel
Contract Management
Community Outreach
Hospitality

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