Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact.
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one.
We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose.
From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.
We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club.
Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.
This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves.
So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team.
** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **
Job Description
MLSE LaunchPad is a 42,000 sq. ft. Sport for Development facility where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential. Supported by MLSE's professional sports teams - the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and Toronto FC - it is the first facility of its kind in North America. As a collaborative space promoting social change by leveraging sport, education and research, programming is focused on four pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work. To learn more visit MLSELaunchPad.org.
As the organization expands into a new community facility in Weston (and Lawrence), we are seeking a Specialist, Community Engagement to ensure the new facility is community-rooted, youth-driven, and programmatically strong. This role acts as the community's voice within LaunchPad and LaunchPad's voice within the community.
You will support the design and execution of community consultations, build strategic partnerships, shape youth-centered programming, and support staff readiness. Your primary role is to continue to build trust, create relevance, and ensure that community feedback directly informs design decisions, programming, policies, and operations from construction through opening and beyond.
The successful candidate is a skilled facilitator and relationship-builder with deep experience in equity-focused community engagement and youth development- ideally as someone who is from, or currently lives within the York, South-Weston community.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Community Consultation & Trust-Building
Facilitate youth listening sessions, workshops, focus groups, and formulate advisory councils that offer diverse perspectives
Build authentic relationships with Weston residents, youth, families, schools, and local organizations
Engagement & Partnership Development
Identify and cultivate partnerships with schools, sport organizations, service providers, and community agencies aligned with LaunchPad's Theory of Change
Plan and coordinate events, community celebrations, and early programming in community, to maintain presence and develop relationships, throughout the construction process
Program Design and Operational Readiness
Collaborate with existing sport, research, and operations teams to develop program curriculum and program schedules, along with the development of program evaluation frameworks
Co-design and co-deliver staff training and onboarding that reflects best practise in youth development, trauma-informed approaches, cultural competence, and community context
QUALIFICATIONS
Post-secondary degree in Community Development, Youth Outreach, Social Work, Youth Development, Recreation, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Authentic, approachable, and trustworthy, you are a skilled listener able to adapt in dynamic environments
Please apply by: Sunday, March 8th at 11:59 pm.
Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:
$65,000-75,000 per year, plus vacation, competitive benefits, and many exciting perks.
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At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.