**Position:**Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, AHL

**Department:**Hockey Operations, Abbotsford Canucks

Reports To: General Manager, Abbotsford Canucks, Head Coach, Abbotsford Canucks, Head, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Vancouver Canucks, Director, Sports Performance, Vancouver Canucks

Summary:

The Abbotsford Canucks AHL Club is seeking a dedicated and progressive Strength and Conditioning Coach to lead all off-ice physical development and performance programming for our American Hockey League team. This position is a key part of our integrated High Performance Department, aligned with the Vancouver Canucks' organizational standards and player development pathway.

We are looking for a collaborative coach who brings strong technical expertise, a team-first mindset, and a passion for athlete development. The successful candidate will play a vital role throughout the competitive season and during the off-season months in Vancouver, contributing to long-term player development and tracking.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(other duties may be assigned as required)

Strength and Conditioning

• Design and implement comprehensive strength and conditioning programs tailored to individual athlete needs and positional demands.
• Manage daily physical preparation, including warm-ups, lifts, speed/conditioning sessions, and recovery protocols.
• Oversee in-season and off-season performance assessments.
• Collaborate with coaching, sports medicine, and performance staff on integrated periodization, return-to-play protocols, and individualized reconditioning.

Sport Science

• Utilize available technology to monitor workload, travel, and performance metrics.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date performance data to support longitudinal tracking, player profiling, and decision-making.
• Stay based in Vancouver during the off-season months to:
  • Train players remaining in market.
  • Support structured off-season programs for both NHL and AHL players.
  • Assist in tracking and evaluating organizational prospects (drafted players, AHL-contracted athletes, and development camp attendees).

Nutrition

• Basic understanding and guidance capabilities surrounding performance nutrition and performance supplementation strategies

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience working in high-level hockey environments (AHL, NHL, NCAA D1, CHL, or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent certification in good standing. Valid other strength and conditioning, sports science or nutrition certifications are considered an additional asset
• Experience and proficiency with athlete monitoring platforms including but not limited to: VALD systems, Catapult, Output, Teambuildr, and Smartabase
• Demonstrated ability to develop athletes across a range of physical and developmental levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative high-performance team setting.
• Open-minded, curious, and committed to continual learning and innovation.

Additional Information:

• Full-time role based in Abbotsford, BC during the season and Vancouver, BC during the off-season.

• Evening, weekend, and travel availability required.

Canucks Sports & Entertainment is committed to building and supporting a diverse team. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world and Canucks Sports & Entertainment strives to create a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and represents our beautiful, unique community. We value unique perspectives, ideas, and creativity that support a diverse, inclusive, respectful, collaborative, and fun work environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.