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“Working at the Ottawa International Animation Festival through the Job Creation Program was one of the best decisions I ever made. It was without a doubt, the most fun I have ever had at work. It challenged me and was hard work, but simply put, it was the best work experience I have ever had. The staff at OIAF are like family and I still miss working there. but I was fortunate enough that the experience I gained there lead to a career change and a wonderful job – a job that I would not have secured if I had not joined this program. If you are seeking work, looking to switch careers or simply looking to challenge yourself or would love to have fun at work OIAF is for you.”
– Caroline G.

 

The OIAF is currently seeking:

Graphic Designer via Canada Summer Jobs

Event staff via the Job Creation Program

Job Creation Partnership Program

 

What is the Job Creation Partnerships (JCP) Program?

JCP is an employment program offered in partnership by Ottawa Festival Network (OFN) and the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) to provide work experience to Ontario’s unemployed job seekers. The JCP program provides opportunities to work on projects that benefit the community or local economy while providing participants opportunities to acquire or maintain job skills, to expand a network of contacts, and to maintain an active resume.

 

 

Job Creation Program Position: OIAF Film Operations Assistant

Contract Term: 26 Weeks

Start Date: asap

End Date:  26 weeks

Summary: The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind in the world with an annual attendance of 28,000 and attracts artists, producers, students, and animation fans from around the world.  This is a unique opportunity to work on a major international event!  This position reports to the Director of Film Operations.

Work Schedule:  Full Time in-person – 4 business days (32 hours per week)

Work Location:  Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. Ottawa

Remuneration:

$662 (gross) per week provided by the Province of Ontario ($20.6875 based on 32 hours per week).

To apply and for more details:  https://www.ottawafestivals.ca/job/ab3-film-operations-assistant-ottawa-international-animation-festival/

 

 

 

Position: OIAF Client Services Assistant

Contract Term: Desired 26 Weeks   

START DATE:  May 13, 2024

End Date: 26 weeks

Summary: The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind; with an annual attendance of 28,000 the OIAF attracts artists, producers, students, and animation fans from around the world.  This is a unique opportunity to work on a major international event! The OIAF Client Services Assistant will work with the Development Manager and Industry Relations team to plan and execute all aspects of the Festival related to community and business partnerships. This position involves aspects of outreach and communications, sales and advertising, events management, web content development and other tasks as required.

Office Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. Ottawa

Job Responsibilities:

  • Liaise with existing OIAF stakeholders and assist with coordination and/or delivery of partnership benefits including social media or marketing exchanges, Festival passes, and other promotional items;
  • Assist with a variety of event logistics tasks relating to sponsored events or other sponsorable assets;
  • Ensure that the OIAF website and other relevant Festival communications have necessary and updated stakeholder information;
  • Work with community groups and businesses on cross-promotion opportunities.
  • Assist with coordinating the needs of stakeholders and VIPs before and during the Festival to help maintain good relationships;
  • Assist in the preparation of correspondence, data management, and other clerical support tasks as needed;
  • Assist in stakeholder appreciation outreach and reports after the Festival;
  • Collaborate with other staff in different capacities as they arise.

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong listening and relationship management skills
  • Great problem-solving and prioritization abilities
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Effective organizational skills and capacity to take initiative
  • Strong computer literacy: ability to quickly learn new programs/platforms and take initiative to troubleshoot
  • Excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written); French and/or other languages are an asset
  • Previous sponsorship/stakeholder, marketing and sales experience an asset
  • Eligible to participate in Ontario’s Job Creation Partnership (JCP) program by meeting the following criteria:
    • An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week (part-time students and graduates may apply)
    • Live in Ontario
    • Legally authorized to work in Canada
    • Have one, or both, of the following criteria:
      • Established an Employment Insurance (EI) benefit claim (regular or maternity/parental benefits ONLY))
      • Paid employee payroll premiums, i.e., employed in Canada, in five of any of the last ten years.

Learning Opportunities and Additional Benefits

  • Work behind the scenes of a dynamic, international film festival
  • Learn and/or level up your proficiency in platforms like Airtable, Eventive, Eventival, and more
  • Dedicated in-house seminars to learn about all aspects of event management.
  • Meet people within the local, Canadian, and international film industry

Remuneration: 

$662 (gross) per week provided by the Province of Ontario ($20.6875 based on 32 hours per week).

What’s Next? Forward your resume and cover letter to jobs@ottawafestivals.ca.  Put “OIAF Client Services” in the subject line.  Please note, only selected candidates who meet the JCP eligibility criteria will be contacted for an interview; applicants must indicate how they meet the eligibility in their email and/or cover letter. To learn more about the JCP program, please visit: https://www.ottawafestivals.ca/jobs/jcp-overview/. Ottawa Festivals welcomes and encourages applications from all eligible individuals.

 

 

Job Creation Program Position: OIAF Communications Coordinator

Contract Term: Desired 26 Weeks   

START DATE:  asap

End Date: 26 weeks

Summary: The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind in the world with an annual attendance of 28,000 and attracts artists, producers, students, and animation fans from around the world. This is a unique opportunity to work on a major international event! This position reports to the Communications Manager

Work Schedule:  Full Time – 4 business days (32 hours per week)

Office Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. Ottawa

Remuneration:

$662 (gross) per week provided by the Province of Ontario ($20.6875 based on 32 hours per week).

To apply and for more details: https://www.ottawafestivals.ca/job/ab2-communications-assistant-ottawa-international-animation-film-festival/

 

Position: OIAF Festival Coordinator

 

Contract Term: 26 weeks   

Start Date:  June 10, 2024

End Date: December 6, 2024

 

Summary: The Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) is one of the leading events of its kind in the world. It’s an annual five-day event with a total attendance of 28,000 attracting artists, producers, students and animation fans from around the world. The OIAF Festival Coordinator will assist the Festivals Manager with general festival logistics, box office and venue preparation, organizing publications materials, and coordinating the European Union Film Festival (EUFF). This position involves interdepartmental coordination, customer service, supervising staff and volunteers, troubleshooting tech, and proofing print materials.

 

Work Schedule:  Four days (32 hours) per week

Office Location: Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. Ottawa

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist Festivals Manager and Managing Director with general festival logistics
  • Train and supervise box office staff during the festival
  • Prepare box office and venue kits, including setting up computers and devices
  • Assist Festivals Manager and Designer to organize and proof publication materials
  • Assist Managing Director with financial reporting and bookkeeping
  • Assist Festivals Manager in coordinating the EUFF

 

Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Excellent communication with colleagues and customers (verbal and written)
  • Strong copywriting and proofreading skills
  • Good organizational skills and initiative
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • French language fluency (verbal and written) is an asset
  • Experience working with cash, sales, and customer service
  • Experience training and supervising volunteers or staff is an asset
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines
  • Strong computer skills: the ability to quickly learn new programs/platforms and to take the initiative to troubleshoot
  • Applicants must be eligible to participate in Ontario’s Job Creation Partnership (JCP) program by meeting the following criteria:
    • An unemployed job seeker or those employed less than 20 hours per week (part-time students and graduates may apply)
    • Live in Ontario
    • Legally authorized to work in Canada
    • Have one, or both, of the following criteria:
      • Established an Employment Insurance (EI) benefit claim (regular or maternity/parental benefits ONLY))
      • Paid employee payroll premiums, i.e., employed in Canada, in five of any of the last ten years.

 

Learning Opportunities and Additional Benefits:

  • Work behind the scenes of a dynamic local film festival
  • Learn and/or level up your proficiency in platforms like Airtable, Eventive, Quickbooks, Stripe, and more
  • Dedicated in-house seminars to learn about all aspects of event management
  • Meet people within the local, Canadian, and international film industry

 

Remuneration: 

$662 (gross) per week provided by the Province of Ontario ($20.6875 based on 32 hours per week).

TO APPLY: Complete this application form.

Position: Graphic Designer

The Ottawa International Animation Festival is seeking an intern graphic designer to help us create some dynamic promotional content including advertisements, merchandise design, imagery for the website and publication layout. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio, take your career to the next level, and learn on the job.

This is a Canada Summer Jobs position.

Contract length: June 17 to August 30, 2024

Hours: 40 hours/week. Work from home or in the office.

Wage: $19.60/hour

To apply, you must be

  • a student or a graduate of a graphic design, industrial design, or interior design post-secondary program.
  • aged between 15 and 30 and legally entitled to work in Canada. (International students are not eligible.)


Skills Required:

  • Strong graphic design and layout skills
  • Advanced Adobe Suite
  • Some experience using WordPress is a plus
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Time-management skills


TO APPLY: Complete this application form before May 31