PRCS Logistics Coordinator (Part-Time)
Requisition ID: 21128
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services
Branch: Comm Devel, Outreach & Growth Branch
Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/week
Various Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends
Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult
Salary Information: $25.120 - $36.683 per hour (2026 rates of pay)
Location: Various locations
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services
Application Close: 07/06/2026
JOB SUMMARY
The mandate of Community Recreation & Cultural Programs is to build an inclusive, vibrant, and creative city, unique in identity, and rich in culture. The Service provides strategic vision and innovative leadership in managing customer centric sports and recreation venues and programs, including the management of facilities and/or land for the delivery of indoor and outdoor recreation programs and services, and fosters an environment in which Ottawa’s arts, heritage, festival and event sectors can evolve sustainably.
You are responsible for providing logistics and equipment support to events at a City facility to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and smooth event experience for the client, stakeholders and all participants, including overseeing the activities at the facility, opening, closing, setup and take down, liaising with other staff, contractors, and external clients to ensure a positive rental experience, and ensuring activities are in accordance with relevant legislation, corporate/departmental policies, and service delivery standards. Performs administrative functions related to the planning, execution and follow up of events.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Completion of 1 year community college program in Event Planning or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of demonstrated experience supporting event activities, planning or programming in a recreational or related environment.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Event planning and execution protocols, practices, and techniques
- Relevant industry regulations/legislation
- City of Ottawa corporate and departmental policies and procedures
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
- Knowledge of technical techniques and practices is an asset
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in a team setting or independently
- Organized, efficient, proficient at multi-tasking
- Excellent customer services
- Ability to provide guidance and coaching to volunteers, staff and event staff on the use of facility equipment and tools
- Ability to multitask
- Ability to take and give directions/instructions
- Must possess excellent public relation, leadership, communication and organizational skills
- Experience with audio/visual equipment such as microphones and projectors
- Ability to problem solve and make decisions when needed
- Works well under pressure
- Physically able to lift up to 50lbs
- Able to stand on feet for extended periods of time
- Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.