Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Ltd. (MLSE) is Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences to our fans. MLSE is one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional experiences. It is the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League) and Toronto FC II (United Soccer League). MLSE owns or operates all of the venues its teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and the OVO Athletic Centre. MLSE also provides fans in Toronto incredible live music and entertainment events. MLSE strives to deliver championships to our city and our fans and bring the world to its feet.

We The North. On Nov. 3, 1995 the NBA brought professional basketball back to the city where the first-ever NBA game was played when the Toronto Raptors hosted the New Jersey Nets at SkyDome. Today, as the only franchise outside the United States, the Raptors and their fans take great pride and appreciation in the growth of basketball across Canada over the last 28 seasons. On the court, the Raptors have experienced great success with 13 playoff appearances, seven Atlantic Division titles and their first NBA championship in 2019. The Raptors and the city also welcomed the basketball world to Toronto for the NBA All Star Weekend in 2016, cementing Toronto’s reputation as a basketball hotbed.

The Wayne and Theresa Embry Fellowship will provide two Canadians the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in a professional basketball environment over the course of a full NBA season. The Raptors commit to providing at least one of the fellowship opportunities to an individual who identifies as part of a marginalized and/or racialized group.

The fellowship consists of rotations to provide growth of knowledge and experience in all facets of an NBA team. These include: coaching, scouting, team services, player development, player wellness, medical, equipment, travel, G-League, public relations, analytics, culture and inclusion, and NBA Draft. Each rotation will include a mentor and specific responsibilities in order to learn the role that each department plays within an NBA organization.

As a fellow, you may also have the opportunity to gain event operations experience at NBA Summer League and Basketball without Borders world camp held during NBA All-Star weekend. Travel and accommodations for these events will be covered as part of the Fellowship experience. The fellows will begin in June of 2023, and will receive a $40,000 CAD stipend for the year, which will be paid out semi-monthly.

For more insight on the Wayne and Theresa Embry Fellowship, follow the experience of this year's Wayne and Theresa Embry Fellows on Instagram (@RaptorsFellow).

The Toronto Raptors are looking for individuals who, like Wayne & Theresa Embry, demonstrate a commitment to social impact and the game of basketball. Ideal candidates are community leaders working in basketball and/or working professionals with a passion for the game.

Mr. Embry is a big believer in words that begin with the letter P: Perseverance, Persistence, Preparation, Passion, Perception, Pride, Purpose and Performance.  If you have demonstrated a commitment to these same words in your life, then this may be the opportunity for you!

HOW TO APPLY

To qualify, all applicants will be asked to submit a formal resume/CV, complete the full online application (including short answer questions, and submit a link to an online video no longer than 2 minutes in length that demonstrates the following to our panel:  

• How you are uniquely qualified for this fellowship through Wayne Embry’s P’s: Perseverance, Persistence, Preparation, Passion, Perception, Pride, Purpose, and Performance.  
• How have you demonstrated your passion for basketball?  

All applications must be submitted through our online job posting no later than Feb 15, 2023

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.