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Reporting to the Grey Cup Host Committee Co-Chairs, this role will lead the overall planning and execution of the 2020 Grey Cup Festival in Saskatchewan.  The Executive Director is crucial to the success of the entire festival!  The ideal candidate will have an innovate mindset with the proven track record, skills, and experience to put creative, customer focused major event plans into action to continue to build the Grey Cup brand and create the best Grey Cup Festival to date.  Hosting a Grey Cup in Saskatchewan is not only an opportunity to showcase our amazing province, but also our fans, volunteers and communities.  

This role focuses on oversight and leadership of the Festival Committee staff as well as liaising with the Canadian Football League (CFL) and guiding the Volunteer Festival Committee leadership team.  It has the lead responsibility for the vision and execution of all events taking place within the 2020 Grey Cup Festival.  The role will lead and liaise with a combination of internal and volunteer teams to deliver the Grey Cup and Grey Cup Festival business plan including the execution of all Festival Events including, but not limited to, Riderville, concerts, CFL Team hospitality rooms, Family Fest, a Festival parade, Street fest, formal events and any other activities as envisioned through the planning process.

The position will support other areas on the Festival Committee and Business Operations Committee as required ensuring consistency in event planning and ultimately, delivery.  

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