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Company: Carleton University

Location: Ottawa, ON

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Job date: Sun, 10 Aug 2025 00:41:36 GMT

Job description: About Carleton UniversityCarleton University is situated on unceded Algonquin territory and bordered by the Rideau River and the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage site, in Ottawa, Ontario. The university is just minutes from the heart of our nation’s government and G-7 organizations and this capital advantage provides opportunities for staff and faculty and students to make a positive impact in our community and around the world.Named a Top 100 Employer in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and a National Capital Region Top Employer for 10 consecutive years, Carleton University is one of Canada’s most resourceful and productive hubs of learning and research, fuelling a rich talent pipeline that is supporting social and economic renewal. The university’s smart, caring and connected community inspires and empowers individuals to become change leaders who drive impact in the world while challenging conventional modes of thinking and doing. At Carleton, we are committed to fostering an innovative, equitable and welcoming work environment. Carleton is also a nationally certified Healthy Workplace and is a recipient of the Canada Awards for Excellence, Healthy Workplace Order of Excellence and Platinum Level Certification for Mental Health at Work.The university’s is an ambitious vision for the future, anchored in Carleton’s strengths and student-centric, community-engaged values.Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for all aspects of event management including, planning and execution of all the varsity home games as well as department events such as the Hall of Fame, the President’s Golf Tournament and Celebrations. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing internal and external relationships and partnerships in servicing these events. Leads high profile games in partnership with OSEG and external stake holders Panda Game, Capital Hoops, Colonel by Classic. Responsible for execution of over 100 home varsity games.Qualifications:The incumbent must possess the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of operational management and leadership concepts practices including program/service delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management, and human resources
• Knowledge of relevant governing legislation, collective agreements, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of office productivity software and databases, internet browsers and search engines, discipline-specific software, enterprise software, and technology devices
• Knowledge of cultural competency and diversity in a business context
• Knowledge of operational event management and leadership concepts practices including event delivery models, policy development, planning, budgeting, performance measurement management, and human resources
• Knowledge of game day planning and execution particularly in the sport industry
• Knowledge of corporate event planning and execution
• Knowledge of OUA and U Sports event and sport technical rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the university sport environment, as well as the broader university academic units, departments, and divisions

Education and Experience:The above is normally acquired through the completion of:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• Minimum of four years of event management experience, preference given to experience in managing sporting events, including three years of management and leadership experience

HR Note:Equivalencies will be considered. Applicants are encouraged to provide information which may demonstrate equivalent qualifications. Please note that applicants may be required to complete an employment test as part of the selection process for this position. Those applicants that are selected for an interview will be requested to contact the Human Resource Advisor assigned to this competition as soon as possible to discuss any accommodation requirements. Arrangements will be made to accommodate your request in a timely manner. Carleton University is strongly committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our University including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expressions.Health and Safety RequirementsThis position is regularly required to work on campus in person. In the event of a public health emergency or a health and safety issue, it is possible that you may be required to work temporarily remotely due to public health orders, directives and/or health and safety requirements. If this happens, you will work with your direct manager to set up a remote work environment including discussing appropriate technology and requirements. You are required to follow all University policies and directives, including to set up a safe and confidential workspace in a remote location and ensure all Carleton property (intellectual and other) is safeguarded. If required to work remotely, you will be notified by your manager when working full time physically onsite will resume.You must before attempting to apply for any postion.Please confirm that you have updated your candidate profile, if you are a returning applicant. Please note your profile includes important screening information.