Event Coordinator

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: Bilingual
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Education: Bachelor's degree
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Number of participants**:

- 50-99 participants
- 100-199 participants
- 200-400 participants
- Over 400 participants
**Length of activity**:

- 1 day or less
- 2-4 days
- 5 days or over
**Tasks**:

- Develop and monitor emergency security plans
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
- Review bids and negotiate costs
- Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
- Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
- Plan schedules, goals and objectives
- Plan for required documentation and for pre
- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
- Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
- Plan for social events and guest programs
- Manage Event Logistics
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Special events co-ordinator/manager certification
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Google Docs
- MS Excel
- MS Office
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
- MS Windows
**Area of work experience**:

- Business
- Conference and meeting planning companies
- Professional association or organization
- Sports and entertainment facilities
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence
- Own transportation
- Willing to travel
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Work under pressure
- Fast-paced environment
**Own tools/equipment**:

- Cellular phone
**Personal suitability**:

- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?
**Workplace information**:

- Remote work available
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- On-site amenities
- On-site recreation and activities
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week