The Ottawa Rowing Club (ORC) is a not-for-profit sports organization established in 1867 to provide rowing instruction for participants of all ages.  The ORC is comprised of a volunteer Executive Committee, volunteers and paid employees. 

The ORC provides coaching to rowers in competitive or sport rowing programs, as well as introductions to the sport through Discover Rowing Youth Summer Camps, Adult Learn-to-Row, and the Adult Rowing League.  Local high schools and universities train and race out of the ORC.

Our Club is located at 10 Lady Grey Dr, in the heart of Downtown Ottawa. Our Club is composed of 2 large boathouses, that include an indoor fitness area, offices, board room, boat storage, a ballroom, kitchenette, washrooms and change rooms. The Club is right on the edge of the Ottawa river with impressive panoramic views blending rural rugged shoreline with modern urban architecture.

At ORC we work in support of a diverse and equal world. We welcome all diverse people into our already eclectic teams. We encourage People of Colour, Indigenous Peoples, people from the LGBTQ+ community as well as people with Disabilities to apply!

Job Opportunities

Every Season, we hire a dedicated team of full and part-time staff to execute the abundant tasks and projects slated for the season. From coaching positions to administrative, facilities maintenance to equipment repair, we have a wide range of opportunities that each require a diverse skill set.

Open seasonal positions are typically posted in February. Most seasonal positons are slated to start at the beginning of May.

View the open positions below and click the links to read the full job descriptions.

Submit all applications, ideally including a cover letter and a brief resume to Adrian Clementino, Club Administrator, via email to rowing@ottawarowingclub.com

 

Open Positions

Lead Instructor - Masters Competitive

1 Positions

Salary: $21.50 per hour

Start date: April 20, 2026

End date:  October 31, 2026

Hours: 20 Hours per week for 28 weeks. Includes evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding.

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River
Application Deadline: April 6th, 2026

Lead Instructor - Club Recreational

1 Positions

Salary: $21.50 per hour

Start date: April 20, 2026

End date:  October 31, 2026

Hours: 12 Hours per week for 28 weeks. Includes evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding.

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River
Application Deadline: April 6th, 2026

Learn to Row Instructor

3 Positions

Salary: $19.50 per hour

Start date: June 1st, 2026

End date:  August 28. 2026

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours per week for 14 weeks. Includes evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

Summer Program Leader

3 Positions

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Start date: July 6, 2026

End date:  August 28. 2026

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours per week for 7 to 8 weeks.

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River
Application Deadline: June 8, 2026

Equipment Maintenance Attendant

1 Position

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Start date: May 4, 2026

End date:  August 28. 2026

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours per week for 16 to 17 weeks. May include evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

Facilities Maintenance Attendant

1 Position

Salary: $18.50 per hour

Start date: May 4, 2026

End date:  August 28. 2026

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours per week for 16 to 17 weeks. May includes evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

Administrative Assistant

1 Position – Summer Student

Salary: $19.50 per hour

Start date: May 4, 2026

End date:  August 28. 2026

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours per week for 16 to 17 weeks. May include evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River

Ability to work remotely and/or in person
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

Volunteer Coordinator

1 Position – Summer Student

Salary: $19.50 per hour

Start date: May 4, 2026

End date:  August 28. 2026

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours per week for 16 to 17 weeks. May include evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River

Ability to work remotely and/or in person
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026

Program Coordinator

1 Position

Salary: $19.50 per hour

Start date: May 4, 2026

End date:  August 28. 2026

Hours: 30 to 37.5 Hours per week for 16 to 17 weeks. May include evenings & weekends

*Hours are subject to change based on allotted grant funding

Location: 10 Lady Grey Drive Ottawa ON -Ottawa River

Ability to work remotely and/or in person
Application Deadline: April 13, 2026