Event Planner
6 months ago
Union/Affiliation:
**C.U.P.E. Local 3338**
- Pay range:
**$25.14 hourly plus 9% in lieu of benefits**
- SFU Department Descr:
**Meeting, Event & Conference Services**
- Position Grade:
**7**
- # of openings:
**1**
- Biweekly Hours:
**70**
**Who We Are**
Serving students, staff, faculty and our wider community across all three campuses, the VPFA (Vice President Finance and Administration) leads and develops foundational support services to help achieve SFU’s academic, research and community engagement missions. We deliver SFU’s day-to-day operational and administrative needs through the work of Ancillary Services; Facilities Services; Finance; IT Services; and Safety & Risk Services. We collaboratively, respectfully and inclusively engage and work with our community partners to meet the needs of and make a difference in the everyday lives of the people we serve, in addition to creating a vibrant work culture of learning and growth for our over 600 staff.
Ancillary Services is composed of five departments that provide core services to students, faculty, staff and external community. Through Meeting, Event & Conference Services; Food; Bookstore & Spirit Shop; Parking & Sustainable Mobility Services; Document Solutions; and a variety of experience programs, Ancillary Services strives to create vibrant, engaging and welcoming spaces across all three SFU campuses.
**About the Role**
This position is responsible for the coordination and smooth operation of all internal and external events that take place at the various campuses. Under the direction of the Associate Director, Meeting, Event & Conference Services (MECS), the incumbent is required to tailor specific events to appropriate locations within the facility, making sure that the most efficient use of space and resources is used. The incumbent is also required to liaise with security, technical and other service areas when booking space. Because of the diverse nature of the clients that use the various campuses, this position needs to be sensitive to both their needs and those of our academic community who regularly schedule events on this campus. This position monitors and troubleshoots all problems that might occur in the successful running of an event. The incumbent is required to be flexible and able to act at a moment's notice to solve problems by coordinating with other departments, catering services and external providers.
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