Closing Date: Ongoing Casual Employee
$20/hr., Flexible Schedule: Event needs vary

Availability:
Weekdays
Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)
Evenings

About the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

Join our team and play a role in supporting local and regional artists while shaping the future of visual arts and culture in Canada. Help us tell the story of our community’s evolution through art and contribute in creating a positive vision for our city’s future. The Ottawa Art Gallery is a premiere art gallery and cultural destination in the downtown core, it is a sustainable and innovative institution that is a positive economic contributor for the national capital region and holds a world-class collection of art in trust and in perpetuity for the people of the region.

About the Role

Under the supervision of the Senior Enterprise Manager, Venue Support staff will be responsible for the successful implementation of events services and logistics offered for a variety of private OAG events. The position requires staff to have flexible schedules and the ability to work evenings/weekends/late night shifts. Some daytime shifts are also available. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and approach duties with a positive attitude.

Venue Support staff are responsible for:

• Set up/take down of OAG furniture and equipment for events
• Ensuring smooth running of event logistics from the venue perspective
• Interacting with guests and clients and offering service in a professional and courteous manner

Requirements of the Position

Experience

• 1-3 years working in an events setting Skills & Competencies
• Superior customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours including evenings/weekends/late night shifts (3am)
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to lift 50
• Positive attitude
• English fluency is essential (French is an asset)

How to Apply

Send a copy of your cover letter and resume to jobs@oaggao.ca to the attention of Zoë MacNeil. Please indicate the position title in the subject line of your email.

For more information, please contact Zoë MacNeil, Chief of People and Operations at zmacneil@oaggao.ca

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity:

The Ottawa Art Gallery extends a commitment to equity in every aspect of the organization and recognizes that structural inequalities create significant barriers to equal opportunity employment. We strongly encourage applications from equity-seeking communities, from individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, Persons with Disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ and/or persons living at intersectionalities.

Accessibility:

The OAG fully supports the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all of its operations. In accordance with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the OAG strives to conduct its business in a way that is accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities.

The OAG is committed to ensuring that employment opportunities are fully accessible to job

candidates and employees with disabilities.

Should you require accommodation during the staffing process, please do not hesitate to contact Emma Campbell (ecampbell@oaggao.ca).