Assistant Manager, Events & Game Day Experience

Carleton University; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Ottawa seeks an Assistant Manager for Events & Game Day Experience. This role requires planning and executing athletic events, developing partnerships, and leading operational aspects of game days. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree and significant experience in event management, particularly in sports, with a strong commitment to diversity and community engagement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for community impact

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of event management experience, especially in sports.
• Experience managing high-profile events.
• Three years of management and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute varsity home games and department events.
• Develop internal and external relationships for event management.
• Lead partnerships for significant sports events.

Skills

Operational management

Event management

Cultural competency

Budgeting

Human resources

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Office productivity software

Enterprise software

Job description

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Job Number: J0825-0048

Job Title: Assistant Manager, Events & Game Day Experience

Job Type: Continuing Full Time

Department: Athletics

Job Category: Administrative

Number of Positions: 1

Date Posted (dd/mm/yyyy): 08/08/2025

Closing Date (dd/mm/yyyy): 01/09/2025

Salary (with Salary Rate): 74,328.00 - 96,626.00/Year

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary Level: NU04

Hours Per Week: 35

Date Position Available: 25/08/2025

About Carleton University

Carleton 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 Strategic Integrated Plan 2020-2025 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 Requirements

This 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.

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