Corporate Events Officer - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

Corporate Events Officer - Appendix D/Temporary Assignment

Locations: Ottawa Campus

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted Yesterday

Job Requisition ID: R169096

Department: Events

Position Type: Full-Time Support

Salary Range: $36.29-$42.13-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Anticipated Start Date: November 11, 2024

Length of Contract: 1 Year and 8 Months

Posting Closing Date: November 18, 2024

This job posting is now accepting applications from all qualified individuals.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Events Manager, the incumbent is responsible for assisting in the planning, organization, promotion, and execution of virtual, hybrid, and in-person Corporate Events. In accordance with Algonquin College’s Strategic Plan, and under the direction of the Events Manager, the incumbent is accountable for the planning, development, management, and assessment of the College’s high-profile events. These events reinforce the College’s excellent image and are aligned with the College brand through its corporate positioning, visual identity, and corporate messaging.

Reporting to the College Events Manager, the incumbent works collaboratively with other areas of the College to assist the planning, organization, management, and assessment of all aspects of the College events. This includes logistics, resource planning, innovation, idea sharing, and execution of events, in addition to troubleshooting and recommending solutions to the manager.

The incumbent will actively seek out feedback following each programmed event and research the ever-changing interests of Algonquin College employees, while staying abreast of industry trends, as well as prepare event reports detailing the evaluation and assessment of all respective events, with a mind to continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid G class drivers license and access to a vehicle;
• Minimum two (2) year diploma in Event Management, Public Relations, Communications, or Marketing;
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in planning and executing events, including the assessing and evaluating of all relevant statistics, preparation of analytics to support initiatives, and monitoring of industry trends.
• The incumbent will have experience in communications, supervising/leading a team, familiarity with programming tracking, critical path development and monitoring, as well as measurement tools.
• Experience in working in high-profile events, experience in digital events, and experience in client-focused, post-secondary environments is essential.

This position is subject to the terms of the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement.

This position may be eligible for hybrid work in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.