Values Assessment

At VANOC, we have a vision, mission, and a set of values to which we are 100% committed. As a potential member of our team, you would need to fully ascribe to these values as well.

Vision
A stronger Canada whose spirit is raised by its passion for sport, culture, and sustainability.

Mission
To touch the soul of the nation and inspire the world by creating and delivering an extraordinary Olympic and Paralympic experience and lasting legacies.

Values
Team – We recognize that success and excellence can only be achieved and sustained by a deep commitment to working as a team and the practice of focusing on collective rather than individual effort and rewards

Trust – We act consciously to inspire the trust of everyone whose lives we touch by modeling the highest standards of honesty, integrity and ethical behavior at all times.

Excellence – We model individual and collective performance by working as a team with our partners to promote social cultural, health and sport excellence. Improve the sport performance of Team Canada and deliver on our vision

Sustainability – We proactively consider the long-term interests of all stakeholders in the Games, both here in Canada and throughout the World, to ensure that our impact is positive and our legacy sustainable for all

Creativity – We embrace new ideas, encourage input to foster breakthrough thinking and solutions that will allow us to amaze even ourselves in our ability to exceed expectations and deliver on our vision

Take the following self-assessment questionnaire to see if your values match with ours. This questionnaire is for your personal use only and will not be included in VANOC’s recruitment process.

Team
1. Do you enjoy working as part of a team, or are you a person that likes to work on your own?
2. Do you believe there are benefits to working as part of a team? If yes, what are the benefits?
3. What would you do if a member of your team was falling behind and needed your help?

Trust
1. Do you trust others easily?
2. Do you value honesty in others and in yourself?

Excellence
1. Do you aspire to excellence in all that you do?
2. Do you expect to be held accountable for all that you do?

Sustainability
1. Do you link your personal interests and values for creating healthy natural environments and social well-being with some of your work activities?
2. Are there ways you link your purchasing choices with your values?

Creativity
1. Do you enjoy thinking “outside of the box”?
2. Do you enjoy working in a continually changing and fast-paced environment?

Reflect on your answers and assess how your personal values and expectations align with VANOC’s values of Team, Trust, Excellence, Sustainability, and Creativity.

Step 1: Values Assessment
Step 2: The Vancouver 2010 Experience
Step 3: Frequently Asked Questions
Step 4: Conduct a job search and submit your resume online