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Tyler Laidlaw

Sport Leader
Middle Sackville

Summary

High-performance sport leader with elite athlete experience and deep involvement in athlete development, club operations, and inclusive sport systems. Strong knowledge of the Canadian sport landscape, from community-level governance to international Games preparation. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate performance-focused training camps, support organizational effectiveness, and represent sport organizations in high-profile athlete and stakeholder engagement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education

Work History

President

Sackawa Canoe Club
09.2021 - Current
  • Lead the board of directors, oversee governance, club operations, and program delivery.
  • Coordinate training camps, staff hiring, athlete/parent communication, and external relations.
  • Support grant applications, budget planning, and ensure compliance with insurance and sport policies.
  • Update bylaws, chair board meetings, and represent the club in community engagement and partnerships.

Sprint Canoer

Canadian National Sprint Canoe Team
01.2016 - 06.2025
  • Represented Canada at multiple World Championships and international events.
  • Collaborated with coaches, analysts, and support staff to optimize performance.
  • Mentored younger athletes and supported team culture and logistics.

RBC Olympian

RBC
10.2023 - Current
  • Engage with communities, athletes, and stakeholders through public speaking and outreach.
  • Promote leadership, athlete development, and sport participation.
  • Act as an ambassador within the Canadian Olympic network and local sport community.

Assistant Hockey Coach

Millwood High School
10.2019 - Current
  • Assist in coaching and skill development for high school athletes.
  • Support team management and foster leadership and sportsmanship.

Bartender/Server

St Louis Bar and Grill
08.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Sportwheels Sports Excellence
06.2015 - 03.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Dalhousie University

Skills

  • High-Performance Program Planning

  • Event Logistics & Training Camp Coordination

  • Athlete-Centered Leadership

  • Club Operations & Governance

  • Insight into Para Athlete Needs & Accessibility

  • Inclusive Sport Awareness

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Relationship Building

  • Staff Management & Training

  • Budgeting & Grant Applications

  • Strategic Sport Development

Timeline

Bartender/Server

St Louis Bar and Grill
08.2024 - Current

RBC Olympian

RBC
10.2023 - Current

President

Sackawa Canoe Club
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Hockey Coach

Millwood High School
10.2019 - Current

Sprint Canoer

Canadian National Sprint Canoe Team
01.2016 - 06.2025

Sales Associate

Sportwheels Sports Excellence
06.2015 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

Dalhousie University

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