Bilingual Event Support Coordinator

Location: Downtown Ottawa, ON - On site
Job Type: Contract for the week of November 17th.
Language: Bilingual (English and French, written and spoken)
Compensation: $25/hour

About the Opportunity

Join a vibrant team as a Bilingual Event Support Coordinator, where your organizational skills will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our upcoming event. In this position, you will oversee the check-in process for both staff and volunteers, ensuring everyone is accounted for and ready to contribute to a successful event. Your attention to detail will help create a positive experience for all participants.

During the event, you’ll work collaboratively with others to manage break schedules and verify equipment readiness. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working with diverse teams to achieve common goals.

What’s in it for You

Experience a dynamic environment that values teamwork and effective communication. You will have the opportunity to contribute to an important event while gaining valuable experience in event coordination. This role offers a chance to enhance your skills and connect with like-minded individuals in the community.

Your Responsibilities

• You’ll oversee the check-in process for staff and volunteers, ensuring everyone is accounted for.
• You’ll monitor staff and volunteers to ensure they take their breaks as scheduled.
• You’ll verify that session scanners are present, have picked up their scanners, and set them to the correct position.
• You’ll gather feedback on the performance of both staff and volunteers to improve future events.
• You’ll coordinate logistics across three rooms, managing up to six people per room.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience from previous years in event coordination or supervising roles.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and French, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Why Partner with Altis

If you’ve never worked with a staffing agency before, don’t worry, we make it easy. You’ll still engage directly with the client while we handle the logistics, provide guidance, and keep you informed every step of the way. We’ll represent your strengths, guide you through each stage of the process, and ensure the experience feels personal and transparent.

Thank you for considering this opportunity!

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions. Our human recruiters review all applications and always make the final hiring decision. On occasion, we also use AI-assisted tools to help review applications.