Administrative Specialist | Finance & HR | Airport Operations
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About the role
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) | Shared Services Specialist | Finance & HR Support
Location: Ottawa (YOW) Airport | On-Site | Full-Time | $60,000 / year
Be the engine behind the operation. We are looking for an Administrative Specialist - Finance & HR (Shared Services Specialist) to join our team.
If you’re the kind of person who thrives in organized chaos, keeps things moving behind the scenes, and can juggle finance, HR, and operations without breaking a sweat - this role was built for you.
At SSP Canada, our airport teams rely on precision, accountability, and speed. This Administrative Specialist - Finance & HRrole sits right at the center of it all.
What You’ll Own
You’ll be the operational backbone supporting finance, HR, and administrative functions across the airport:
- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash controls
- Oversee inventory tracking, petty cash, and safe audits across terminals
- Compile and deliver reports (partnering with IT when needed)
- Support new hire onboarding, badging, parking, and uniform distribution
- Assist with job fairs and initial candidate interactions
- Maintain accurate records, compliance, and system integrity
- Ensure cash handling and inventory procedures are followed, no exceptions
What You Bring
- Minimum: High school diploma + 3 years of admin experience supporting finance, HR, or accounting
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Experience with inventory or financial systems (Crunchtime, HotSchedules, etc. = bonus points)
- Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and stay calm under pressure
- A natural self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do
What Sets You Apart
- You can walk into a messy process and immediately see how to fix it
- You’re trusted with confidential information—and you treat it that way
- You balance accuracy + speed (rare combo, highly valued)
- You can handle tough conversations and high-pressure moments professionally
What to Expect
- Fast-paced airport environment (no two days look the same)
- Mix of desk work and on-the-floor activity
- Full-time, exempt
Why Join Us
- Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a high-energy, fast-paced airport setting.
- Career Growth: SSP Canada is one of the world’s largest restaurant operators, offering ample opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, RRSP, and Employee Assistance Program.
Why This Role Matters
This isn’t “just admin.”
You are the person making sure the numbers are right, the people are onboarded, and the operation runs without disruption.
No pressure… just the heartbeat of the airport.
Additional Statements
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.
SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.
This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:
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About SSP France Belgique Luxembourg Italie
SSP est l'un des principaux exploitants de points de vente de restauration dans les lieux de transport et de voyage. Nous exploitons des restaurants, des bars, des cafés, des food-courts et des magasins de proximité dans les aéroports, les gares, les stations-services d'autoroute et autres lieux de loisirs. Nous sommes présents dans 36 pays à travers le monde et possédons un portefeuille de plus de 550 marques internationales, nationales et locales. SSP Frabel appartient au Groupe anglais SSP et exploite plus de 300 unités de restauration sur son périmètre : France, Belgique, Luxembourg et Caraïbes. Nous sommes le plus gros opérateur en aéroports en France avec une présence significative sur les terminaux de Roissy CDG, Orly, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Luxembourg et Charleroi en Belgique. En France, nous opérons dans de nombreuses gares de Paris Lyon, Metz, Mulhouse, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Nantes ... SSP Frabel sert plus de 45 millions de clients par an, à travers un portefeuille de marques composé d’enseignes partenaires et de marques propres développées sur mesure. Du côté des marques partenaires, SSP a tissé des collaborations solides avec des icônes locales ou des références incontournables internationales telles que Starbucks, Pret A Manger, Brioche Dorée, Exki, Bellota Bellota, Panos, Snack Elizé. Pour ses marques propres, SSP a développé des partenariats culinaires avec des chefs étoilés emblématiques de leurs régions respectives : le Chef Michel Rostang ** au Train Bleu à Paris Gare de Lyon, le chef Bruno Oger ** au restaurant Estivale à l’Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur, le chef Michel Roth à Terroirs de Lorraine à la Gare de Metz ou encore le chef Jimmy Bibrac à l’Aéroport Guadeloupe Pôles Caraïbes. La capacité de SSP Frabel à collaborer à la fois avec des marques incontournables, mais aussi à concevoir des concepts sur mesure sont autant de preuves de la capacité d’innovation, de l’expertise opérationnelle et du rôle d’agitateur du secteur de l'entreprise.
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Top Benefits
About the role
Ottawa International Airport (YOW) | Shared Services Specialist | Finance & HR Support
Location: Ottawa (YOW) Airport | On-Site | Full-Time | $60,000 / year
Be the engine behind the operation. We are looking for an Administrative Specialist - Finance & HR (Shared Services Specialist) to join our team.
If you’re the kind of person who thrives in organized chaos, keeps things moving behind the scenes, and can juggle finance, HR, and operations without breaking a sweat - this role was built for you.
At SSP Canada, our airport teams rely on precision, accountability, and speed. This Administrative Specialist - Finance & HRrole sits right at the center of it all.
What You’ll Own
You’ll be the operational backbone supporting finance, HR, and administrative functions across the airport:
- Manage Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash controls
- Oversee inventory tracking, petty cash, and safe audits across terminals
- Compile and deliver reports (partnering with IT when needed)
- Support new hire onboarding, badging, parking, and uniform distribution
- Assist with job fairs and initial candidate interactions
- Maintain accurate records, compliance, and system integrity
- Ensure cash handling and inventory procedures are followed, no exceptions
What You Bring
- Minimum: High school diploma + 3 years of admin experience supporting finance, HR, or accounting
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Experience with inventory or financial systems (Crunchtime, HotSchedules, etc. = bonus points)
- Ability to prioritize, problem-solve, and stay calm under pressure
- A natural self-starter who doesn’t wait to be told what to do
What Sets You Apart
- You can walk into a messy process and immediately see how to fix it
- You’re trusted with confidential information—and you treat it that way
- You balance accuracy + speed (rare combo, highly valued)
- You can handle tough conversations and high-pressure moments professionally
What to Expect
- Fast-paced airport environment (no two days look the same)
- Mix of desk work and on-the-floor activity
- Full-time, exempt
Why Join Us
- Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a high-energy, fast-paced airport setting.
- Career Growth: SSP Canada is one of the world’s largest restaurant operators, offering ample opportunities for advancement.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, RRSP, and Employee Assistance Program.
Why This Role Matters
This isn’t “just admin.”
You are the person making sure the numbers are right, the people are onboarded, and the operation runs without disruption.
No pressure… just the heartbeat of the airport.
Additional Statements
Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation.
SSP Canada is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities, 2005 in our recruitment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, including the interview and assessment stage, due to a disability, please inform us of your need and the nature of the accommodation(s) that may be required.
This position is located in a secure airport environment and a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) is required. All candidates must be legally authorised to work in Canada and must be able to provide the necessary government-issued documentation required for airport security clearance. Documentation will be reviewed during the onboarding process in accordance with Transport Canada regulations. Further information can be found at:
Not the right fit? Search for Administrative Specialist jobs in Ottawa, ON
About SSP France Belgique Luxembourg Italie
SSP est l'un des principaux exploitants de points de vente de restauration dans les lieux de transport et de voyage. Nous exploitons des restaurants, des bars, des cafés, des food-courts et des magasins de proximité dans les aéroports, les gares, les stations-services d'autoroute et autres lieux de loisirs. Nous sommes présents dans 36 pays à travers le monde et possédons un portefeuille de plus de 550 marques internationales, nationales et locales. SSP Frabel appartient au Groupe anglais SSP et exploite plus de 300 unités de restauration sur son périmètre : France, Belgique, Luxembourg et Caraïbes. Nous sommes le plus gros opérateur en aéroports en France avec une présence significative sur les terminaux de Roissy CDG, Orly, Nice, Lyon, Marseille, Nantes, Luxembourg et Charleroi en Belgique. En France, nous opérons dans de nombreuses gares de Paris Lyon, Metz, Mulhouse, Bordeaux Saint-Jean, Nantes ... SSP Frabel sert plus de 45 millions de clients par an, à travers un portefeuille de marques composé d’enseignes partenaires et de marques propres développées sur mesure. Du côté des marques partenaires, SSP a tissé des collaborations solides avec des icônes locales ou des références incontournables internationales telles que Starbucks, Pret A Manger, Brioche Dorée, Exki, Bellota Bellota, Panos, Snack Elizé. Pour ses marques propres, SSP a développé des partenariats culinaires avec des chefs étoilés emblématiques de leurs régions respectives : le Chef Michel Rostang ** au Train Bleu à Paris Gare de Lyon, le chef Bruno Oger ** au restaurant Estivale à l’Aéroport Nice Côte d’Azur, le chef Michel Roth à Terroirs de Lorraine à la Gare de Metz ou encore le chef Jimmy Bibrac à l’Aéroport Guadeloupe Pôles Caraïbes. La capacité de SSP Frabel à collaborer à la fois avec des marques incontournables, mais aussi à concevoir des concepts sur mesure sont autant de preuves de la capacité d’innovation, de l’expertise opérationnelle et du rôle d’agitateur du secteur de l'entreprise.