Ottawa Convention Centre

Careers

Why you want to be a colleague at the OCC

Career opportunities at Ottawa Convention Centre (OCC) – Canada’s Meeting Place will be vast and varied when we open the doors for our first event in April 2011. Ottawa Convention Centre will be a great place to work. It will provide colleagues with an inspirational work environment focused on providing the skills required for success, promoting a healthy and safe workplace, and maintaining an environment where we intend to have fun each and every day. Ottawa Convention Centre has worked hard to create a culture of fair, consistent and focused leadership, and looks to hire dedicated staff who are inspired people creating extraordinary events for our clients. We focus on keeping our colleagues informed, rewarding efforts, celebrating achievements and letting everyone know that every action they take matters to the success of Ottawa Convention Centre.

The recruitment process has begun and will continue to build through March 2011. This website will be the best source of information as information and job postings become available.

Becoming a part of a successful, inspired team

The following is a list of criteria we look for in our colleagues;

Accountable
Customer Service Oriented
Dependable
Energetic
Enjoy working with the public
Honest
Innovative
Passionate
Responsible
Superior interpersonal and communication skills
Team player
Willing to take initiative

Positions we may be recruiting for include

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(but are not limited to):

Sales

Account Manager (generating sales from new and existing markets and managing the sales process for meetings, conferences, trade shows, conventions as well as food and beverage events)
Account Coordinator/Administrator

Administration & Finance

Admin Assistant (coordinating daily schedules, travel booking, handling & screening phone calls, writing correspondence, general office duties)
Receptionist (receiving all telephone calls, and directing clients, customers, and the general public)
Accounts Receivable Administrator
Accounts Payable Administrator
General Accountant

Security

Security Manager
Security Officers (responsible for safety and security of the building, staff and clients)
Receiver (receiving and distribution of varied packages to the Centre)

If you feel that you would be a great fit for any of the above referenced positions, please outline the reasons why in a cover letter and submit with your resume to:

hr@ottawaconventioncentre.com
Please note: Only use the above referenced email for positions in the Sales and Administration department.

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OTTAWA CONVENTION CENTRE IS COMMITTED TO DELIVERING A VISITOR EXPERIENCE THAT IS SECOND TO NONE. THE KEY TO THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF THE OTTAWA CONVENTION CENTRE IS THE WORLD CLASS TEAM THAT WILL DELIVER RESULTS FOR EACH AND EVERY CLIENT. WE WILL BE HIRING FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF OPERATION MANAGEMENT POSITIONS.

OPERATION MANAGEMENT POSITIONS
Each applicant MUST complete the online application process as outlined. Due to anticipated high volume of applicants, the OPERATIONS department of Ottawa Convention Centre will accept on-line applications ONLY. You may search for, view job descriptions and apply online via the link provided below. Please note that all Operation Department vacancies must be applied for on the hiring website.
CURRENT MANAGEMENT OPENING

Executive Chef (#58930) – For job description and to apply - Click here

FUTURE OPENINGS (may include but not limited to)
If you are interested in being considered for a possible future opening, please set up your profile (select access my profile link on the bottom right)
Click here to set up your profile

Food & Beverage

Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef
Executive Steward
Senior Operations Manager (responsible for event execution & management of the delivery of food and beverage & room set up)
Operations (Banquet, Beverage and Catering) Managers
Purchasing & Warehouse Manager

Event and Client Services

Director of Event Services
Event Services Managers (responsible for building and maintaining client relationships, and managing all aspects of assigned event files to ensure client satisfaction)
Event Services Coordinator (administrative and sales support)

Finance & Human Resources

Human Resources Director (including payroll processing)
Controller
Office Manager (Administrative, AP/AR)

Facilities Services

Director of Facilities
Engineering Manager
Housekeeping Manager
Set- Up Manager (responsible for the successful set up and tear down of all function space)

NON MANAGEMENT POSITIONS

The OCC will begin recruiting for these positions in winter and spring. These positions include Food and Beverage Operations, Housekeeping, Set Up Labour, Engineering and Culinary positions.

PLEASE CHECK BACK IN OCTOBER for more information