Former Town skipper Jason de Vos has been appointed Canada Soccer’s director of development.
Canada Soccer say the newly-created role will see him take charge of the "overall management, direction and development of coaching and grassroots development programmes across Canada”.
Victor Montagliani, Canada Soccer’s president, said: "The director of development is an important role for Canada Soccer as part of our 2014-18 Strategic Plan — Leading a Soccer Nation — pillar to Invest in Technical Leadership.
"Jason was the ideal candidate with his extensive experience in and knowledge of soccer development in the formative years leading into the 11-a-side game.
"We could not have chosen a more passionate soccer advocate to lead Canadian soccer’s change management.”
Former Canadian international De Vos, 42, said: "I am honoured to be joining Canada Soccer as the director of development and excited to carry on the great work that has been done across the country to grow and develop the game of soccer.
"I look forward to developing a strong working relationship with our provincial and territorial association member associations as we evolve and enhance both our player and coach development systems in Canada.”
De Vos, who was previously involved in grassroots development at Canada’s largest club, Oakville Soccer, has been working as an analyst with Canadian TV channel The Sports Network.