Lead Coordinator, Campus Events

uottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Ottawa is seeking a temporary Events Coordinator in Student Affairs to support bilingual campus events for students, including Carrefour Francophone. You will coordinate logistics, on-site operations, and partnerships to ensure a high-quality student experience and strong engagement across campus.

The role requires coordinating student staff and volunteers, collaborating with faculties, associations and partners, and contributing to marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver bilingual (French and English) campus events for students.
• Coordinate logistics, operations and execution of Campus Events activities.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding and day-to-day coordination of student employees and volunteers.
• Build relationships with student associations, faculties and partners to support events.
• Contribute to marketing and communications strategies to promote events and engagement.
• Support Carrefour Francophone activities and foster an inclusive, welcoming campus culture.

Job description

Posting Reason: Temporary replacement of a regular position

Job Type: Employee

Anticipated Duration in Months (for contracts and temporary assignments): 12

Job Family: Event Management

# of Open Positions: 1

Faculty/Service - Department: Student Affairs, Wellness, Campus Activities

Campus: Main Campus

Union Affiliation: SSUO

Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2026/09/17

Hours per week: 35

Salary Grade: SSUO Grade 09

Salary Range: $76,104.00 - $96,135.00

About Student Affairs:

Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events, we provide extensive recreation program opportunities and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more!

There's nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we're sure that you'll enjoy the experience as much as our students do.

Position Purpose :

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of bilingual, French and English events for all students at the University of Ottawa, including programming associated with the Carrefour francophone. The incumbent coordinates the logistics, operations and execution of Campus Events activities that contribute to an extraordinary student experience, strengthen students' sense of belonging and support the mission, image and reputation of Student Wellness and the University of Ottawa. This position follows the University's standard working hours but will be required to work evenings, weekends or variable hours depending on the operational needs of the service.

In this role, your responsibilities will include :

• Plan and deliver campus-wide programming for students in support of the priorities and direction established by the Campus Events Supervisor. Contribute to initiatives that enhance student engagement, sense of belonging, and the overall student experience. Coordinate activities, monitor timelines, identify operational requirements, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of programming initiatives in accordance with established standards and policies.
• Oversee the operational delivery of events and programming activities, including logistical planning, resource coordination, stakeholder communication, and follow-up on operational requirements. Provide on-site support during events, coordinate activities among internal and external contributors, and assist in addressing operational issues to ensure effective delivery and a positive experience for participants and the university community.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with student associations, faculties, university services, suppliers, and other partners to support the successful delivery of programming initiatives. Act as a key operational contact for stakeholders, facilitate communication, coordinate requirements, and support collaboration to ensure programming activities align with established objectives. Contribute to the development of marketing and communications strategies to support the successful delivery of events, maximizing awareness, engagement, and participation.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, training, and day-to-day coordination of student employees and volunteers involved in programming activities. Provide guidance, assign work responsibilities, support team collaboration, and contribute to the development of student employees to ensure effective program and event delivery.
• Contribute to the enhancement of student programming by gathering feedback from students, participants, and partners and sharing observations and recommendations with the Campus Events Supervisor. Support program evaluations, monitor outcomes, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to adjustments that enhance the quality, efficiency, and impact of programming initiatives.
• Support the coordination and ongoing development of the Carrefour Francophone by contributing to activities that promote engagement among Francophone and Francophile students. Support the creation of an inclusive and welcoming environment through the coordination of cultural, social, and community-building initiatives in collaboration with student groups, university partners, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate operational resources required to support programming initiatives, including