Events Administrator (8-Month Contract)

Doran Contractors Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Taggart Group of Companies is seeking an Events Administrator (8‑Month Contract) to join our Ottawa team. This role provides administrative and logistical support for company events, employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and merchandise programs, working closely with the HR team and Events Specialist.

The successful candidate will be highly organized, customer‑focused, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting, with a commitment to accuracy and timely

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business administration, hospitality, event management, or a related field is an asset.
• Previous administrative, customer service, hospitality, or event support experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for company events, including employee engagement activities, training sessions, career fairs, and corporate events.
• Assist with event logistics, including venues, catering, accommodations, transportation, and event materials.
• Prepare and distribute event communications, invitations, and attendee information.
• Maintain event schedules, registrations, guest lists, and event records.
• Coordinate event supplies and provide support with event set‑up and tear‑down as required.
• Support vendor coordination and assist with tracking event expenses and invoices.
• Manage bookings for internal training and event spaces.
• Assist with administration of company promotional merchandise websites, orders, inventory, and distribution.
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Education

Post-secondary education in business administration, hospitality, event management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Events Administrator (8-Month Contract)

Reports to: Director, Human Resources

Company: The Taggart Group of Companies

Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario

Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Taggart Construction Limited is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

At Taggart, we’re more than a company. We are a proud, family‑owned business with deep roots in Eastern Ontario. We’re leaders in building communities, from infrastructure and commercial spaces to residential homes. Our long‑standing stability and continued growth create a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands‑on experience and build a lasting career.

The Taggart Group of Companies is a full‑service construction organization consisting of five major operating companies. Taggart Group delivers expert leadership in real estate development, planning, design, finance, construction, and management. Our wide breadth of expertise and scope of work allows us to offer a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands‑on experience and build a lasting career.

At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

The Events Administrator is responsible for providing administrative and logistical support for company events, employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and promotional merchandise programs. Working closely with the Events Specialist and Human Resources team, this temporary position helps ensure events are organized, communications are coordinated, event materials are available, and company promotional merchandise orders and distributions are managed efficiently. The successful candidate will be highly organized, customer‑focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and coordination support for company events, including employee engagement activities, training sessions, career fairs, and corporate events.
• Assist with event logistics, including venues, catering, accommodations, transportation, and event materials.
• Prepare and distribute event communications, invitations, and attendee information.
• Maintain event schedules, registrations, guest lists, and event records.
• Coordinate event supplies and provide support with event set‑up and tear‑down as required.
• Support vendor coordination and assist with tracking event expenses and invoices.
• Manage bookings for internal training and event spaces.
• Assist with administration of company promotional merchandise websites, orders, inventory, and distribution.
• Provide general administrative support to the Human Resources team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Statement of Qualifications

• Post‑secondary education in business administration, hospitality, event management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in an administrative, customer service, hospitality, or event support role is considered an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Office 365).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Adaptive problem solving, with positive, solutions‑focused mindset

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• Working under multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting and movement of event materials and promotional items (up to 20 lbs).
• Occasional evening or overtime work may be required to support events.

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to [e-mail] with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Construction Limited

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Construction Limited. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Construction Limited and are not eligible for compensation.

As a condition of employment, successful candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of their legal authorization to work in Canada and to maintain such authorization throughout their employment.