Posted 15 days ago
Manager, Partnerships
@ Canadian Hockey League
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
The Canadian Hockey League is hiring a Manager, Partnerships, a full-time permanent hybrid role in the Greater Toronto Area reporting to the Vice-President, Partnerships. The role manages corporate partner accounts, plans and executes sponsorship activations across the WHL, OHL and QMJHL, and reports on partnership value. The posting requires a minimum of three office days per week in Etobicoke plus occasional evenings, weekends and travel.
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned corporate partner relationships and contractual deliverables
- Plan and execute sponsorship activations across multiple platforms
- Prepare partner recaps and performance reports
- Coordinate with internal departments, leagues, teams and vendors
- Identify opportunities to grow partnerships and revenue
Requirements summary:
- Three to five years of corporate partnership or account management experience
- Post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent experience
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays and some travel
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-29
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Marketing |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | evening |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred), College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Marketing, Business, Sports management |
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Canadian Hockey League
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TITLE: Manager, Partnerships
REPORTS TO: Vice-President, Partnerships
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORK MODEL: Hybrid — minimum 3 days/week in office
LOCATION: Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Canadian Hockey League (CHL) represents 61 teams across the Western Hockey League (WHL), Ontario Hockey League (OHL) and Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Through our corporate partnerships, we connect brands with passionate hockey fans and communities across Canada and the United States.
The Manager, Partnerships is responsible for managing assigned partner relationships, developing and executing marketing activations, and ensuring the successful delivery of contractual commitments. Beyond day-to-day account management, this role is expected to proactively identify opportunities to enhance partnerships, develop creative ideas and contribute to the commercial growth of the department.
We are looking for a proactive, organized and commercially minded individual who takes ownership, brings forward solutions and works collaboratively to deliver value for our partners and the CHL.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Partnership Management & Growth
- Manage assigned corporate partner relationships, ensuring strong communication, effective account management and delivery of contractual commitments.
- Develop and execute partner activation plans aligned with marketing objectives and CHL priorities.
- Proactively identify opportunities to enhance existing partnerships, introduce new activation ideas and support upselling and revenue growth.
- Build a strong understanding of partner business objectives to identify opportunities that create additional value
Activation & Execution
- Plan and execute sponsorship programs across national, regional and local platforms, including in-arena, broadcast, digital, social media, fan engagement, promotions and hospitality.
- Coordinate with internal departments, member leagues, teams, suppliers and external agencies to deliver programs on time and within budget.
- Manage partner budgets, vendors, project timelines and contractual fulfillment.
- Take ownership of challenges, develop solutions and ensure projects move forward effectively.
Measurement & Reporting
- Prepare partner recaps, year-end reports and performance summaries that demonstrate partnership value.
- Track deliverables, program results and partner feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Incorporate research, audience insights and measurement tools into partner reporting and recommendations.
Commercial Development & Teamwork
- Bring forward creative ideas that improve existing programs, develop new partnership opportunities and increase the value of CHL assets.
- Work closely with Sales, Events, Communications and other departments to maximize partnership opportunities and deliver successful programs.
- Build effective relationships with the WHL, OHL, QMJHL and their member clubs, recognizing their different priorities and operating environments.
- Contribute to team initiatives, share ideas and best practices, and support colleagues when needed.
- Assist with partner hospitality, event operations and CHL national events, including the Memorial Cup.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, business, sports management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of relevant experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship activation, account management or marketing.
- Previous sponsorship or client-management experience is preferred.
- Experience in sports, entertainment, live events or an agency environment is an asset.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
- Strong understanding of corporate sponsorship, marketing and client service.
- Excellent communication, relationship-management and presentation skills.
- Strong project management, organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
- Commercial mindset, creative thinking and the ability to identify opportunities and recommend solutions.
- Collaborative approach, sound judgment, adaptability and a willingness to contribute beyond assigned responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with CRM platforms, reporting tools and Canva is an asset.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
- Availability to work occasional evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Some travel may be required.
- Valid G driver's license with access to a vehicle is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This is a hybrid role. The successful candidate must be available to work from our Etobicoke ON office a minimum of three days per week.
- Able to work flexible and/or overtime hours as needed (including evenings and weekends).
WHY JOIN US
- Build meaningful relationships with league and team partners across Canadian junior hockey.
- Work directly with a senior leader who values initiative, growth, and getting things done.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
- Sunday, November 15th, 2026, 5:00pm ET.
- Kindly include a cover letter with your résumé.
WE SINCERELY THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR THEIR INTEREST IN THIS OPPORTUNITY. PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.
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