Work Experience Program |
Team Canada at Work
Don’t forget, we recommend that you connect with your Game Plan Advisor and Check out our Career Planning resources if you need more preparation before applying for an opportunity.
Internship / Co-Op
Offers a real-life work experience in a company, in the form of a traditional internship.
Rotational Work Experience
An opportunity to test a career path without a long-term commitment. Athletes are paired with a mentor and shadow them for 40 hours (scheduled around their training).
Project-Based Work
An athlete works full or part-time to complete a defined project outlined by the employer during the off-season or during a period of lower training intensity.
Full-Time / Part-time
A full role through a flexible work arrangement, accommodating your training and competition schedules. An athlete is employed on an ongoing basis for a minimum of 10 hours/week.
Additional Athlete-Friendly Work Places
Don’t forget, we recommend that you connect with your Game Plan Advisor and Check out our Career Planning resources if you need more preparation before applying for an opportunity.
Game Plan Career Programs
Game Plan @ Work
Your Exclusive Career Network Awaits!
We’re building something exciting – and we want you to be part of it from the ground up. What you’ve shared through surveys and conversations is shaping what comes next.
Game Plan @ Work (working title) is a new space designed to connect you with employers, fellow athletes, and career-building opportunities. Before we officially launch, we’re doing a quick check-in to better understand where you’re at in your career journey – and how we can support you.
Once you complete the survey, you’ll get:
Your invite to our private LinkedIn group
A step-by-step guide to set up or update your LinkedIn profile
Tips to make the most of your network and connections
This is your launchpad to explore career options, build your professional presence, and connect with purpose.
Athlete365 Career + Portal
Athlete365 Career+ Power Up Your Future is an online course designed to guide you on a self-discovery journey.
Through reflection and exploration, you'll uncover your identity beyond sport and begin a personal development path towards finding your purpose and preparing for your next career.
Led by Athlete365 Career+ Educators, this dynamic, hands-on online course uses videos, athlete stories and interactive activities to help you explore your:
Personality strengths and values
Skills and interests
Passions and impact
Purpose and planning
As you progress, you will build up on your self-knowledge and identify possible career paths and occupations that align with your talents, mission, passions and vocation.
Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to share your thoughts, ideas and personal experiences – one of the most enriching aspects of the journey. You'll also gain insights from other participants, broadening your perspective and deepening your understanding.
Key outcomes
By the end of the course, you will:
Build a personal library of your key attributes and values
Create a “Me Map” to support your personal and career development
Translate your athlete experiences and skills into the world of work and life
Identify potential occupations and career paths that suit your strengths and interests
Craft a purpose statement based on your passions, motivations and athlete brand
Plan your next steps and set meaningful goals for a successful career transition
