Job requirements
Languages
English
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
- Number of Participants and Length of Activity
- 50-99 participants; 5 days or over
- Operating Systems and Software
- Google Docs
- Area of Work Experience
- Professional association or organization; Multi-purpose facilities; Conference and meeting planning companies; Conference centres; Community service organization; Business; Hotel, motel, resort
- Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; Database software; MS Office; MS Outlook
- Planning and Management Skills
- Research and design special events programs; Prepare, present and manage budgets; Plan for social events and guest programs; Plan for traffic and crowd control and security; Plan schedules, goals and objectives; Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services; Inspect and select sites; Develop marketing and communication plans; Develop media strategies and public relations activities; Develop registration systems and information materials; Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services; Manage Event Logistics; Identify human resources requirements; Plan and oversee Webinars; Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
- Security and Safety
- Criminal record check
- Own Tools/Equipment
- Office equipment and supplies; Computer; Printer; Internet access; Cellular phone
- Transportation/Travel Information
- Willing to travel
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines; Overtime required
- Ability to Supervise
- Staff in various areas of responsibility
- Administrative and Coordination Skills
- Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports; Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment; Implement registration systems; Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services; Confirm and co-ordinate speakers; Assist in site selection and attend to related details; Assist in budget preparation; Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage; Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products; Co-ordinate media services; Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events; Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Personal Suitability
- Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Organized
- Teleworking Information
- Remote work available
Employment groups
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This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Persons with disabilities, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, Students, Visible minorities
Advertised until
2021-02-20
Intended job posting audience
Anyone who can legally work in Canada can apply for this job. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, the employer will not consider your job application.