Special Events Assistant-ottawa Intl Animation

2 weeks ago


Ottawa, Canada Ottawa Festivals Full time

**Job Summary**: This position is funded through Ontario’s Job Creation Partnerships (see more details below). The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind in the world. It’s an annual five-day event with a total attendance of 28,000 attracting artists, producers, students and animation fans from around the world. Do you love planning parties and events? This job is for you. Working with the OIAF team, you will plan major events for the Festival such as the Cartoon Network Animators Picnic for over 500 people.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with OIAF staff to secure venues, entertainment and handle logistics for OIAF parties.
- Determine food and beverage needs for each event and negotiate with suppliers.
- Source suppliers and organize staff food for the week of the Festival.
- Source suppliers and organize logistics for the Chez Ani cafe during the Festival.
- Write and gather material for the Guide to Ottawa section of the website
- Liaise with Festival partners and supporters to ensure the requirements for each event are met.
- In charge of volunteer team leaders and volunteers during each event.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Excellent communication and people skills (verbal and written)
- Good organizational skills and initiative
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience in a leadership role
- Some knowledge of bars and restaurants
- French language fluency (verbal and written) is an asset
- Experience working in customer service
- Strong computer skills: ability to quickly learn new programs/platforms and take initiative to troubleshoot

**Additional Qualifications Required**:
Eligible to participate in Ontario’s Job Creation Partnership (JCP) program by meeting the following criteria:
1. An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week.

2. to be considered, part-time students seeking full time employment are eligible to apply.

3. Live in Ontario.

4. Legally authorized to work in Canada.

5. Have one, or both, of the following criteria:
a. Previously established an Employment Insurance (EI) benefit claim (regular benefits within the last three years or maternity/parental within the last five years), and/or

b. Previously employed in Canada in five of any the last ten calendar years while earned a gross income in excess of $2000 in each calendar year.

**Remuneration**:
$662 (gross) per week provided by the Province of Ontario ($20.6875 based on 32 hours per week).

**Salary**: $20.69 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person



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