Booking & Events Coordinator | Full-Time | Downsview Park & Hangar Sports & Events Centre

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

The Booking & Events Coordinator is required to be adept at administrative tasks while drawing on strong interpersonal and customer service skills in order to maximize the usage of the entire venue. The successful candidate will be expected to be the hands-on coordinator for all the events and will actively pursue potential new users for the facility. The position will need to understand the complexities of a multi-use sport and entertainment venue and oversee a part-time team of seasonal employees.

Types of events include concerts, trade shows, religious functions, athletic competitions, tournaments, league play, and cultural festivals each ranging in size from 500 to 35,000 participants.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00-$26.00 CAD

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, Pension matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and statutory holidays).

This position will remain open until April 17, 2026.

The Hangar Sport and Events Centre is located on the grounds of Downsview Park, and consists of four indoor soccer fields, a ball hockey arena, two multi sport courts, and three outdoor full size artificial turf soccer fields. It also consists of a 5 km Circuit Path, and a 15-acre outdoor space that hosts concerts and festivals.

• Co-ordinate all field rentals and special events
• Work alongside the Management Team in the planning and execution of all large events
• Be the first point of contact for rental inquiries
• Deal with rental groups, addressing concerns and complaints
• Pursue new rental opportunities with potential corporate and community clients
• Draft event contracts and work with clients on event details including load in, safety, and cleaning plans
• Maintain awareness of budget expectations and work towards achieving them
• Keep accurate and easily accessible records of rentals, including relevant customer information
• Plan seasonal recreation program/event schedules that meet the needs and interests of the community
• Liaise with operations and other appropriate departments to ensure the smooth delivery of events
• Develop and maintain working relationships and regular communication with public, private, and community groups
• Assist in physically setting up events
• Be the main point of contact with event organizers
• Assist with maintaining social media accounts

• Degree or Diploma from a recognized university or college in Business, Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience in an events or booking related position preferred
• Previous experience working with trade shows, cultural festivals, community groups or concerts preferred
• Proven planning and organizational skills
• Willingness to assist in the physical setup of events such as moving tables, chairs, garbage cans, etc. (ability to lift up to 35 lbs.)
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including social media, and a willingness to learn specific scheduling and bookkeeping applications
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including significant evening and weekend work, especially during the summer months
• Willingness to work outside and be standing/walking for long periods of time

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.