Number of Positions: 2

Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports

Duration: Aug. 30, 2024 to Mar. 31, 2025

Hourly Rate: Honorarium

Job Description:

The University of Ottawa Recreation and Varsity Sports is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to be the voice of the Gee-Gees teams on select broadcasts for home Football, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Volleyball and/or Basketball games. 

As a member of the Gee-Gees Varsity Broadcast Team, you will be responsible for play-by-play or color commentary on your selected sports. Working with camera operators and a webcast director, the on-air talent will produce a professional, engaging broadcast for U SPORTS fans around the world. Please note that most events take place on the weekends. The successful candidates will be required to commit to 2-5 hours per event, arriving a minimum of 30 minutes prior to game. 

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate with the audience at home what his happening on the field of play and/or contribute pertinent information on the league, team or sports 

• Follow the pronunciation guide for names of players and coaches. 

• Understand the rules and language of the sport. 

Qualifications: 

• Ongoing awareness and responsiveness 

• Outgoing and positive personality and team spirit 

• Excellent knowledge of the chosen sport(s) 

• Speech Clarity in English 

• Experience as on-air talent an asset 

• Ability to exercise initiative, and good judgment 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 

• Knowledge of OUA and RSEQ athletics, specifically Gee Gees varsity sports, considered an asset.

Number of Positions: 1 

Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports 

Duration: Aug. 30, 2024 to Mar. 31, 2025 

Hourly Rate: $17.20 

Job Description:

The University of Ottawa Recreation and Varsity Sports is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will be responsible for the in-game music for select Gee-Gees home Football, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Volleyball and/or Basketball games. 

As part of the Varsity Events Team, the DJ is a key member of the fan experience during our home games. This role will control all music played during the events and adapt the content to the different groups present. This is an exciting opportunity for students to work in an energetic, team-based sport environment. Please note that most events take place on the weekends, and as such applicants must be available to work most weekends.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Music for the duration of the event (In-game, warm-up, stoppages) 

• Create a variety of playlists ahead of events 

• Support the delivery of service to the different groups (Alumni, students, community) 

• Execute music requirement for protocols 

• Work closely with the announcer for timing 

Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise initiative, and good judgment 

• Experience as a DJ an asset 

• Knowledge of sport-specific protocol 

• Passion for music and entertainment 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills 

Number of Positions: 2 

Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports 

Duration: Sept. 1, 2024 to Mar. 31, 2025 

Hourly Rate: $21.00 

Job Description: 

The University of Ottawa Varsity Athletics is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who will be responsible for producing the webcasts of select Gee-Gees home games such as Football, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Volleyball and/or Basketball.  

The Webcast Director is responsible for producing a quality webcast with instant replays, multiple cameras, graphics, and in-game segments. This role will harmonize these elements into a smooth broadcast by being proficient with our webcasting equipment and operating it live during games. Please note that most events take place on the weekends, and as such applicants must be available to work most weekends.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Produce a professional webcast for U SPORTS fans around the world 

• Coordinate with the on-air talent and video staff 

• Update graphic packages based on storyline and scripts 

• Collaborate with the Events Team 

Qualifications: 

• Experience with Wirecast and other broadcast systems is a key asset 

• Comfortable with computer programs 

• Knowledge of sports 

• Willingness to learn 

• Ability to exercise initiative, and good judgment 

• Ability to collaborate with other members of a team 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills 

• Knowledge of OUA and RSEQ athletics, specifically Gee Gees varsity sports, considered an asset 

• Bilingualism is an asset 

• Announce programs, players’ names, and player substitutions, as well as game-related announcements (such as fouls, goals, penalties, touchdowns, etc.). 

• Learn to pronounce the names of players, coaches, and officials. 

• Understand the rules and language of the sport. 

• Understand emergency protocol to instruct and calm crowds in event of an emergency 

• Review script and communicate announcements at requested times 

• Work with the game day minor officials and statisticians, and the DJ to enhance the game day experience of the fans. 

Qualifications: 

• Ongoing awareness and responsiveness 

• Outgoing and positive personality and team spirit 

• Prior knowledge of football, hockey, volleyball, rugby, soccer and/or basketball 

• Speech clarity in both French and English 

• Bilingualism is required (French and English) 

• Ability to exercise initiative, and good judgment 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 

• Knowledge of OUA and RSEQ athletics, specifically Gee-Gees varsity sports, considered an asset

Hourly Rate: $17.20 

Job Description: 

The University of Ottawa Recreation and Varsity Sports is seeking high-energy, organized individuals who will be responsible for the operations of select Gee-Gees home Football, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Volleyball and Basketball varsity events in addition to special events. 

The Event Staff team coordinates logistical support for teams and fans whilst providing a safe, enjoyable, and efficiently operated venue for all Gee-Gees varsity home events. In addition, event staff execute multiple facets of the fan experience plan for the different fan groups. This is an exciting opportunity for students to work in an energetic, team-based sport environment at the University of Ottawa. Please note that most events take place on the weekends, and as such applicants must be available to work most weekends. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Game day operations 

• Facility and event set-up/tear-down 

• Event access control 

• Support the delivery of service to the different groups (alumni, students, community) 

• Execute Fan Experience plans and game day protocol 

• Operate game day concession 

Qualifications: 

• Must be a registered University of Ottawa student 

• Ability to work 10 hours per week, predominantly evenings and weekends 

• Ability to exercise initiative, and good judgment 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 

• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift over 20 pounds 

• Ability to provide excellent customer service 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills 

• Knowledge of OUA and RSEQ athletics, specifically Gee-Gees varsity sports considered an asset 

• Bilingualism is an asset

Number of Positions: 1

Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports

Duration: Sept. 1st, 2024 to Mar. 31st, 2025

Hourly Rate: $17.20

Job Description:  

The University of Ottawa Recreation and Varsity Sports is seeking highly motivated who will be responsible for content creation for the different social media accounts and platforms under the Gee-Gees umbrella. 

As a member of the Sports Information team, the incumbent will be responsible for weekly creative content creation that will help create continuous interaction with our followers. This position will assist with the execution of social media content calendars and showcase Gee-Gees success to our followers. 

Responsibilities: 

• Assist with the creation and execution of content calendars 

• Game day coverage of home and away games 

• Write captions for social media posts 

• Monitor team social media accounts 

• Respond to messages on team social media accounts as needed 

• Collaborate with the Sports Information department 

Qualifications: 

• Must be a registered University of Ottawa student 

• Must be eligible for the work-study program 

• Experience with social media platforms 

• Experience with videogaphy or photography content creation 

• Ability to work autonomously as well as on a team  

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, communication, and organizational skills 

• Knowledge of OUA and RSEQ athletics, specifically Gee- Gees varsity sports, considered an asset 

• Bilingualism is an asset

Number of Positions: 1 

Department: Recreation and Varsity Sports 

Duration: Sept. 1, 2024 to Mar. 31, 2025 

Hourly Rate: $17.20 

Job Description:  

The University of Ottawa Recreation and Varsity Sports is seeking highly motivated individuals to act as the mascot at Gee-Gees home Football, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey, Volleyball and Basketball games in addition to special Varsity Athletics events. 

The Mascot will be responsible for entertaining the crowd at the events, while working hand-in-hand with the game day team. The Gee-Gees Mascot engages with the spectators at varsity events and creates an exciting fan experience. This is an amazing opportunity for students to work in an energetic, team-based sport environment at the University of Ottawa. Please note that the Gee-Gees Mascot will mostly be working weekends and evenings at varsity games. 

Responsibilities include:  

• Provide entertainment and interact with fans 

• Distribute promotional items designed to increase school spirit and attendance at games and events 

• Create a feeling of school spirit within the community 

• Represent the University of Ottawa in a positive way 

Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated independence, strong interpersonal skills and teamwork 

• Outgoing and positive personality and team spirit 

• Experience in dance, theatre or tumbling is an asset 

• Comfortable with bringing a character to life and making larger than life movements 

• Ability to communicate non-verbally and create spontaneous crowd interaction 

• Ability to work with a diverse group of people 

• Athletic and physically fit, able to stand for long periods of time 

• Must stand 5’10” or taller

• Capture and create content for social media calendar 

• Take photos of our team activities 

• Create videos to promote the Gee-Gees teams 

• Attend team practices 

• Collaborate with the Sports Information team 

 Qualifications: 

• Must be a registered University of Ottawa student 

• Bilingualism is an asset