event planner

Education

College/CEGEP

Tasks

1. Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
2. Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
3. Assist in budget preparation
4. Assist in site selection and attend to related details
5. Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
6. Co-ordinate media services
7. Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
8. Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
9. Implement registration systems
10. Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
11. Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
12. Research and design special events programs
13. Plan for social events and guest programs
14. Plan and oversee Webinars
15. Supervise office and volunteer staff
16. Ensure compliance with government regulations

Computer and Technology Knowledge

1. Google Docs
2. MS Excel
3. MS Office
4. MS Outlook
5. MS PowerPoint
6. MS Word
7. Tablet computer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

1. Attention to detail
2. Tight deadlines
3. Fast-paced environment

Personal Suitability

1. Accurate
2. Client focus
3. Efficient interpersonal skills
4. Excellent oral communication
5. Excellent written communication
6. Flexibility
7. Initiative
8. Organized
9. Time management
10. Ability to multitask

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Duration of Employment: Permanent

Language of Work: English

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week