Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Promote conference and meeting services or special events
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Inspect and select sites
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Develop marketing and communication plans
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Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
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Solicit event donors
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Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
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Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports
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Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
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Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
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Assist in budget preparation
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Assist in site selection and attend to related details
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Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
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Co-ordinate media services
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Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
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Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
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Implement registration systems
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Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
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Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
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Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
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Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
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Develop registration systems and information materials
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Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
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Research and design special events programs
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Plan for social events and guest programs
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Manage Event Logistics
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Plan and oversee Webinars
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Project management
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Google Docs
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Jira
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MS Excel
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MS Office
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MS Outlook
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Word
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Salesforce
Area of work experience
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Business
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Conference and meeting planning companies
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Conference centres
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Convention centre
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Trade associations
Additional information
Security and safety
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Own vehicle
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Own transportation
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Willing to travel
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Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Fast-paced environment
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Overtime required
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Team player
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Time management
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Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
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Dental plan
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Disability benefits
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Health care plan
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Paramedical services coverage
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Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Group insurance benefits
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Life insurance
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Mileage paid
Other benefits
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Free parking available
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Learning/training paid by employer
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On-site amenities
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Other benefits
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Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
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Team building opportunities
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Travel insurance
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Wellness program
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.