Company Description The Cohere Centre is Ottawa’s largest purpose-built convention and event facility, offering over 200,000 square feet of versatile exhibition and meeting space. Located next to Ottawa International Airport at 4899 Uplands Drive, the Centre hosts a wide range of events, including federal government meetings, corporate conferences, association gatherings, consumer expos, and large public shows. A full suite of in-house services supports clients from initial planning through to on-site execution, enabling seamless event experiences. Serving one of the most diverse client bases in the region, the Cohere Centre is proud to contribute to Canada’s capital as a hub for innovation, business, and world-class events. Formerly known as the EY Centre, the current name reflects Ottawa’s growing identity and international profile.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Event Coordinator located in Ottawa, ON. The Event Coordinator will main point of contact between the Centre's clients and the EY Centre's internal teams to ensuring seamless coordination of logistics and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include client communication, working with vendors, handling event timelines and budgets, and providing on-site support during events.



The role also includes contributing to sales efforts by promoting the facility's services and amenities to potential clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited:
Communicating, maintaining and developing client relationships
Responsible for client requirements
Answering incoming calls
Managing & scheduling part time and temporary staff
Responding promptly to inquires
Following up with clients
Conducting site visits
Coordinating menus, floor plans & suppliers
Preparing event orders
Liaising with the service partners
Basic marketing and social media
General administration duties
Preparing Reports
Supporting management in daily operation

Qualifications
Experience in Event Planning and Event Management
Strong Communication and Customer Service skills
Bilingual (FR/EN) an asset
Sales experience, including promoting and marketing services
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Proficiency in working within deadlines and managing multiple tasks simultaneously
Familiarity with the event venue or hospitality industry is an asset
High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary education in event management or a related field is preferred

Salary: $48,500 - $55,000

📌 Event Coordinator Ottawa (Canada)
🏢 Cohere Centre
📍 Canada