The Chief Commercial Officer will be the League's commercial voice, responsible for building the partnerships, media strategy, and external relationships that define the BCHL's long-term growth. Reporting directly to the Chairman and Commissioner, you will act on their behalf across all commercial and relationship-facing matters, bringing both strategic direction and hands-on execution to a portfolio that spans sponsorship, media rights, ecosystem development, and financial sustainability.
Areas of focus
- Partnership leadership: Cultivating sponsors and alliances that create long-term value
- Media and content: Streaming, broadcast, and digital audience strategy
- Strategic advisory: Commercial guidance on governance, growth and key decisions
- Financial oversight: Deal structure, commercial projections and sustainability
What you will do
- Identify, cultivate, and steward league sponsorships and partnerships, managing the lifecycle of the relationship
- Serve as the League's primary external commercial relationship holder, ensuring partnerships are healthy, growing, and aligned with the BCHL's brand and mission
- Build and manage relationships with adjacent leagues, governing bodies, and organizations across the broader hockey ecosystem
- Develop and execute media and streaming strategy with a focus on long-term audience growth and brand integrity
- Guide content and distribution strategy (broadcast, digital, and streaming) in a way that builds the League's profile and creates commercial opportunity
- Explore non-traditional funding avenues, including grants and government partnerships, to support the league and its events
- Contribute to Strategic Plan development, particularly in the areas of commercial sustainability and growth-oriented initiatives such as expansion, events, and media rights
- Advise the Chairman and Commissioner on the commercial implications of key decisions
- Provide oversight across all commercial activities, including deal structuring, pricing, and forecasting
- Ensure all commercial decisions are evaluated against long-term financial sustainability for the League and its Member clubs
- Provide subject matter expertise to the League’s Member clubs, supporting them to grow their unique opportunities
What we are looking for
- A proven track record of building commercial partnerships and delivering revenue growth in sport, entertainment, media, or a closely adjacent field
- Experience operating at a senior level. Comfortable advising leadership, presenting to boards, and serving as an external face of an organization
- Strong understanding of the sports media and streaming landscape, and how content strategy connects to commercial outcomes
- A relationship-first approach. You invest in partnerships for the long-term
- Experience in the hockey ecosystem, ideally with existing relationships across junior hockey, college hockey, and professional leagues
- Sound commercial judgment. You can structure deals, understand financial implications, and communicate them clearly to stakeholders
- The entrepreneurial instinct to see opportunity where it isn't obvious, and the discipline to pursue it strategically
- A degree in business, commerce, sport management, or a related field is an asset. Equivalent senior leadership experience is equally valued
What we offer
- The anticipated salary for this position ranges from $100,000 to $145,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.
- Full-time. Initial 3-year term with renewal
- Anticipated start date of August 1st, 2026
- Fully remote with travel for league events, business meetings, etc. Must be located in Western Canada (Alberta or British Columbia)
- Medical, dental, and vision care
- A high-trust, high-access role with direct reporting to the Chairman and Commissioner
- Playing a key role in the continued growth and long-term vision of the BCHL's commercial strategy
How to apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their relevant experience and what draws them to this opportunity. Due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants for their time.
Pay: $100,000.00-$145,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Are you currently located in British Columbia or Alberta, or willing to relocate before the August 1 start date?
- Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
- How many years of experience do you have in commercial partnerships, sponsorship sales, or revenue leadership in sport, entertainment, or media?
- What is the largest annual sponsorship or media deal you have personally led from origination through close?
- Have you presented commercial strategy or financial projections directly to a board, ownership group, or executive committee?
- Do you have existing relationships within the hockey or sports ecosystem?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Langley, BC
