About Calian

At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.

We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.

Job Type: Student

Ottawa, ON | 4-month co-op (May–August 2026) | Reliability clearance required

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized and analytical student to join our team as an Events Assistant, supporting corporate tradeshows with a focus on marketing operations and execution. This role is designed for a current student looking to gain hands-on experience in how events contribute to demand generation, data management, and operational efficiency across marketing and sales teams.

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and execution of corporate tradeshows from a marketing operations perspective
  • Maintain event timelines, project plans, budgets, and documentation
  • Coordinate logistics including booth materials, shipping, vendor schedules, and on-site requirements
  • Prepare and manage marketing assets such as signage, collateral, swag, and digital event tools
  • Support lead capture setup, testing, and on-site execution (badge scanning, forms, integrations)
  • Assist with CRM and marketing automation processes related to events (imports, tagging, campaign setup)
  • Support post-event reporting, data cleanup, and performance analysis
  • Collaborate with marketing, sales, and external vendors to ensure smooth event execution
  • Provide general administrative and operational support to the marketing team
  • Other tasks as required according to the needs of the digital marketing team

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in events, marketing, business, or a related field
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable working with data, spreadsheets, and systems
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
  • Willingness to travel within Ottawa as required by tradeshow schedules
  • Familiarity with tools such as CRM platforms, marketing automation, or event software is an asset (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Marketo, Cvent)

Additional Requirements

  • The ability to obtain reliability security clearance

Compensation

$21.00 – $23.00/hour

Vacancy

We have 1 available position(s).

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AI Usage Disclosure

At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.