University of Ottawa
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SeniorCoordinator,AthleticOperations(Facilities)-EveningShift
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“Senior Coordinator, Athletic Operations (Facilities) - Evening Shift at University of Ottawa. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement, client services, sports facilities management, human resources management, team management, conflict resolution, risk management, strategic planning, operational planning, public relations, reporting, facility management, leadership, organizational ski”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment that supports the strategic goals of Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS) and enhances the user experience.; ensure compliance with safety protocols, encourage engagement and adherence to University policies, contributing to a secure and welcoming environment.; maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere aligned with institutional standards.; support functionality and budgetary efficiency.; support high-quality service delivery.; ensure the safety of facility users and compliance with risk management protocols.; enhance the quality and efficiency of the sector.; support the mission of the service.; align with University policies and strategic goals.; meet operational objectives of the sector.; ensuring seamless execution and responsive client service in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.
Industry & Context.
resolving issues; conflict resolution
Ability to work daytime, evenings and weekends as required based on operational schedules, Ability to move and lift objects up to 25 kilograms, Evening Shift, Temporary replacement of a regular position, Anticipated Duration in Months: 10
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
University Degree in a relevant field (human kinetics, sports administration or business management preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience, Three years of supervision and/or operational experience in recreation or sports facilities, preferably in a higher learning environment, Three years of human resources management, team management and conflict resolution experience, Developed sense of leadership, organizational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines in a high-pressure environment, Experience in interpreting, explaining, and applying policies, procedures and regulations, Ability to work daytime, evenings and weekends as required based on operational schedules, Valid First Aid, CPR and AED certification from a WSIB approved provider, Experience in applying emergency and medical emergency measures, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with interpersonal and communication skills, Experience with various technology systems, including databases, email, internet, and knowledge working with software related to facility management, Ability to move and lift objects up to 25 kilograms, Bilingualism: French and English (spoken and written), to be considered for this position, candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.
Nice to Have
human kinetics, sports administration or business management preferred
What You'll Do.
Manage the daily operations
and staff coordination of client services and sports facilities to ensure a safe
and high-performing environment that supports the strategic goals of Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS) and enhances the user experience.
Supervise and evaluate the daily operations of assigned portfolio to ensure compliance with safety protocols
encourage engagement and adherence to University policies
contributing to a secure and welcoming environment.
Implement a client-centered approach to customer service
resolving issues and managing user behavior to maintain a positive and inclusive atmosphere aligned with institutional standards.
Analyze user needs and equipment usage trends to recommend purchases and maintenance plans that support functionality and budgetary efficiency.
Assist in recruitment and lead the supervision and development of part-time staff
ensuring effective onboarding
and performance management to support high-quality service delivery.
Coordinate emergency response procedures and
act as first responder during critical incidents to ensure the safety of facility users and compliance with risk management protocols.
Contribute to strategic and operational planning by proposing service improvements and integrating industry best practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of the sector.
Foster relationships with campus and community partners to expand programming and create collaborative opportunities that support the mission of the service.
Represent the sector on internal and external committees
contributing to the development of operational practices that align with University policies and strategic goals.
analyze and present reports
providing insights and statistics to recommend the most effective strategies to meet operational objectives of the sector.
Serve as the lead decision-maker and primary point of contact for guests and stakeholders
ensuring seamless execution and responsive client service in fast-paced
high-visibility environments.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional coordination; vendor/stakeholder management; public relations; represent the sector on internal and external committees; work as part of a team
Communication Scope
interpersonal and communication skills; communication skills
Process & Methodology
Planning, Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project., Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Full Job Description
**Follow us on[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/uottawacareers/)** ** _Posting Reason:_** Temporary replacement of a regular position ** _Job Type:_** Employee ** _Anticipated Duration in Months_** _(for contracts and temporary assignments):_ 10 _**Job Family:**_ Athletic Operations _**# of Open Positions:**_ 1 _**Faculty/Service - Department:**_ Student Affairs, Recreation and Varsity Sports, Client Services and Sports Facilities _**Campus:**_ Main Campus _**Union Affiliation:**_ SSUO _**Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/04/23 _**Applications must be received******BEFORE******(YYYY/MM/DD):**_ 2026/05/25 _**Hours per week:**_ 35 _**Salary Grade:**_ SSUO Grade 08 _**Salary Range:**_ $64,865.00 - $81,935.00 About Student Affairs: Student Affairs is at the very heart of the student experience at the University of Ottawa. We recruit the very best future students, support them throughout their university years and leave them well-prepared for fulfilling careers and future studies. Our team of more than 600 dedicated staff provides the services that keep students happy, well and thriving as they pursue their ambitions. We help them apply and enrol for courses, we oversee 11 residences and an award-winning Dining Hall, we organize fun events, we provide extensive recreation program opportunities and varsity sports activities, we run an innovative career development and experiential learning program and much more! There’s nothing more rewarding than helping future generations reach their full potential at a world-class university. With our wide variety of career opportunities and professional development pathways, we’re sure that you’ll enjoy the experience as much as our students do. **Position purpose** : Manage the daily operations, customer service, and staff coordination of client services and sports facilities to ensure a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment that supports the strategic goals of Recreation and Varsity Sports (RVS) and enhances the
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