Ottawa’s Hard Rock Casino Hiring 600 Workers with Grand Opening on the Horizon

Although a specific opening date for the new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa has not been determined, the announcement that the company is recruiting for 600 roles at the venue indicates that the launch is imminent. 

Canadian Gaming: Employment Expo 

Media reports indicate that Hard Rock Ottawa is organizing job fairs to recruit for different roles at the establishment. 

The company is recruiting for a variety of positions including customer service, table games, marketing, security, slots, retail, surveillance, food and beverage, and hotel services, ranging from entry-level to senior management roles. 

The job fairs will be held on May 6, 7, and 22 at the Rideau Carleton Casino. A representative from Hard Rock informed CTV News that an announcement regarding the opening date for the hotel and casino will be made soon. 

Hard Rock, established as a cafe in London in 1971 that exchanged food for guitars autographed by rock legends, now boasts a collection of more than 88,000 items of music memorabilia. Certain artifacts will be showcased throughout the new Ottawa facility. 

Notice Regarding Upcoming Casino Opening 

The Rideau Carleton Casino & Raceway – among Ottawa’s longest-standing entertainment spots – is undergoing renovations to become a hotel and casino hub. 

Phase One of the $350 million initiative launching this spring will include a luxury hotel with 150 rooms and 22 suites, the Hard Rock Live theater that seats 1,800, and a larger casino area featuring 1,500 slot machines, 40 table games, a distinct Baccarat room, and high-limit slots. Ten restaurants and bars will operate under Hard Rock’s music-inspired theme. That will be guided by the famous guitar statue by the hotel entrance. 

In February, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa declared a partnership with the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, making Hard Rock the team's sole physical casino partner.

"This is more than a new casino. It’s a catalyst for growth that will ripple across tourism, entertainment, and employment,” said Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe.