Mount Royal University
Administration/Managerment

Statistician

Deadline
Mar 05, 2027
Closing in 137 days
Location
N/A
Canada
Employment
Temporary
Full or part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$ 21.87 - $27.61 per hour

About the role

Job Title

Statistician

Job Type

Flexible

Union

MRSA

Salary Grade

Flexible / Casual Classification (Salary Grade)

SAD02 Administrative Services II (Salary Grade 13)

Hybrid Work

This position is ineligible

Position End Date

3/31/2027

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About this Position

About the Role

Working within the Cougars Athletics and Recreation department, these are flexible positions whose work schedule is variable and may include an irregular schedule of not less than three (3) hours per shift and up to thirty-five (35) hours per week. These positions will end March 31, 2027.

The Statisticians are members of the Cougar Athletics Varsity Game Day Events Team. These positions will be for the duration of the sport season. Statisticians fill incredibly important roles which directly impact events through the accurate recording of game statistics which are viewed live by fans and crucial for record keeping. The incumbent is expected to become an expert in the statistical software required for their assigned sport and maintain practices for accurate recording of statistics while play occurs during games. Knowledge of the sports rules and memorization of rosters is important in this position.

The position requires assisting with the set-up and tear down of varsity events, assisting in meeting Canada West requirements and supporting other game day tasks as a part of our team. It is expected that the incumbent in this role is committed to all games in regular and post season.

Responsibilities
  • Set-up, test and use required equipment and troubleshoot as required
  • Learn how to use required statistical software
  • Input player and game stats during the game into provided league software
  • Memorize home team rosters (names, numbers and faces)
  • Adapt and support the game day team where needed
  • Complete post game reporting requirements as outlined
  • Complete statistical adjustments when required after games
  • Ensure all requirements and regulations set-out by Canada West and U Sports are met
  • Qualifications
  • 6 - 12 months of related experience
  • A strong understanding of the sport and rules for which you are recording statistics
  • Ability to work all shifts between Thursday - Sunday afternoons and evenings
  • Highly motivated individual who can work well independently and under pressure
  • Clear and consistent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong focus and attention to detail
  • Commitment to time management and punctuality
  • Ability to lift items of up to 50lbs on an occasional basis
  • Salary: $ 21.87 - $27.61 per hour

    Closing Date: Open until suitable candidates are found

    A resume and cover letter should be submitted in one .pdf document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: Last NameRequisition NumberDocument Title.pdf (ex. Smith1234CV.pdf).

    We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

    If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify [email protected] and we will work together on your accommodation request.

    About MRU

    Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

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