Assistant, Events

**About The Ottawa Hospital**:

- Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.**Rotation/Shifts**:
Days, 8 hour shifts.

**What you will do**:
Reporting to the Manager of Wellness, Engagement & Recognition, and under the guidance of the Coordinators, Events & Recognition, the Assistant, Events & Recognition is responsible for supporting the planning, organizing, coordinating, promoting and roll-out of corporate events (including, but not limited to, Staff Appreciation Week, Winter Celebration, Long Service Awards Ceremony and Excellence Awards Ceremony).

The Assistant, Events & Recognition, under the guidance of the Officer, Engagement & Retention, is also responsible for supporting the operational activities relating to the corporate Recognition Programs (including, but not limited to, Long Service Awards Program and Excellence Awards Program) and related initiatives (e.g., You First Program, corporate contests and prizes, etc.).

**What you will bring**:

- One (1) year College Diploma in Communications, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field;
- One (1) year of experience supporting events, communications, public relations, marketing, or related relevant experience;
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and have regular access to a reliable car;
- Experience with various modes and platforms of event delivery: virtual, in person and hybrid;
- Exceptional organizational skills and detail-orientation with a focus on quality and accuracy;
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills (written and oral);
- Ability to support multiple projects with conflicting time frames;
- Ability to problem-solve and to think critically;
- Strong client-service orientation and ability to remain professional at all times;
- Capable of working independently, while being a collaborative member of a multi-disciplinary team;
- Must be well-poised and can collaborate with internal partners (across many different levels of the organization) and external partners (such as vendors, including the ability to request and discuss quotes and partnerships);
- Strong computer skills with knowledge of MS suite and Outlook, Excel, Teams and Sharepoint.
- Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing, at times, over 30 pounds without assistance.

**You will stand out with**:

- Experience working in a health care environment;
- Direct experience supporting large corporate events.

**What you can expect from us**:

- The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.- The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.