Product Validations Services - Field Test Coordinator

CCM Hockey is present worldwide, we have offices in Canada, the United States, Sweden, Finland, Germany and Taiwan. Our headquarters are located in Montreal, where we create and develop our equipment. Our mission is to inspire dreams and empower every player to fulfill their passion while enjoying their game. Our team's vision is to be the leading brand on and off the ice, by delivering innovative products and outstanding experience to our athletes and partners everywhere, all while putting our employees and communities at the forefront. We aim to unlock the full potential of every CCM athlete from pond to forum by delivering innovation to maximize performance and ignite in them the self-confidence to chase their dream. We’re looking for passionate players who share our core values and will help us become THE industry leader!

At CCM Hockey, we live our values everyday:

Authenticity: Standing up for who you are, doing what you mean and what you believe in.

Empowerment: Through their unique contributions, each person is different, each person is important, and each person has the opportunity to make a difference.

Teamwork: A team that works together always beats a team of highly skilled individual players.

Respect: Valuing differences and allowing others to express themselves when working together, to achieve common goals, to grow and succeed as a company.

This position exists to capture the player’s perspective on our products during the downstream stage of the development. This role provides player insights on current and future products by conducting controlled, scientific appreciation and fit tests. It is important to have someone who has played the game at a high level, understands the game from a player’s point of view, who knows how to build and maintain solid relationships within the hockey world and can organize, document, and report the findings. It is essential to have the ability to listen closely to players feedback, ask questions, and formulate recommendations.

Key responsabilities:
• Assure daily organization of the field testing, including organizing, storing, and tracking all samples, including maintenance of test equipment and test facilities.
• Compile player and testing team/leagues data, including our internal data collection platform to ensure the highest quality player insights can be obtained.
• Assist with internal Performance Lab research. This may include booking players, preparing all necessary equipment and forms, conducting pre-tests and post-tests, and extracting player feedback and insights whenever appropriate.
• Develop on-ice testing protocols and take ownership of data collection and player feedback collection, implementing it into compelling reports. Extract player insights from the data to ensure actionable information can be communicated to appropriate parties.
• Continuous learning and technical/research skill development including PowerPoint, excel, and general data analysis technique required to transform data from raw numbers to actionable insights to provide critical feedback to support Innovation and Advanced Design in new product development.
• Support the Product Commercialization teams in articulating the products’ technical advantages into tangible consumer benefits that players can relate to.
• Make CCM a great place to work.

Required Qualifications:
• Years of experience: At least 5 years related to product testing including a required high level hockey experience and basic understanding of product design/development as it relates to performance.

WHY JOIN THE CCM TEAM?
• Competitive salaries, including a performance-based bonus program.
• Full range of group insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.) from Day 1.
• Group retirement pension plan with employer matching (up to 5% of base salary).
• 3 weeks of vacation per year prorated as of your start date.
• Discounted prices on CCM products.
• Free gym at the head office.
• Fun social events throughout the year.
At CCM Hockey, we celebrate the difference for the benefit of our employees, our products and our collaborators. We work to create an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age or other motives, can give the best of themselves.
Please note that only retained candidates will be contacted. We respectfully ask agencies to not contact us or send unsolicited applications. We thank all applicants for their interest.
*Please note that the benefits may vary depending on the location and the position. All unionized employees are governed by the collective agreement.