Event Planner

2 days ago


Burnaby, Canada Simon Fraser University Full time

Union/Affiliation:
**C.U.P.E. Local 3338**
- Pay range:
**$1,759.88 to $1,994.54 bi-weekly**
- SFU Department Descr:
**Meeting, Event & Conference Services**
- Position Grade:
**7**
- # of openings:
**1**
- Biweekly Hours:
**70**

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.

Qualifications:

- 55 wpm keyboarding skill with a high degree of accuracy.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, and to calculate percentages with a high degree of accuracy.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to exercise mature judgment.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask.
- Ability to perform complex duties with limited supervision.
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Ability to travel within the Lower Mainland by taxi, public transit, or personal vehicle.
- Ability to lift, move or carry equipment or materials up to 10 kg.
- Ability to work at all SFU campuses.

**Days/hours of work are Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am to 6:00pm**

**Please include your cover letter and resume in one attachment.


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