event planner

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Tasks

1. Promote conference and meeting services or special events.
2. Assist in budget preparation.
3. Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details.
4. Co-ordinate media services.
5. Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events.
6. Confirm and co-ordinate speakers.
7. Implement registration systems.
8. Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services.
9. Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services.
10. Plan schedules, goals and objectives.
11. Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.).
12. Plan for VIP arrangements.
13. Plan for social events and guest programs.
14. Manage Event Logistics.

Supervision

Staff in various areas of responsibility.

Personal Suitability

1. Flexibility.
2. Organized.

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years.

Health Benefits

1. Dental plan.
2. Health care plan.
3. Vision care benefits.

Financial Benefits

1. Group insurance benefits.
2. Life insurance.

Other Benefits

Other benefits.

Support for Newcomers and Refugees

Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees.

Support for Youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.

Support for Indigenous People

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers.

Employment Duration

Permanent.

Language of Work

English.

Hours of Work

35 hours per week.