Conference Coordinator

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada Contex Group inc. Full time

**The Conference Coordinator will be responsible for leading the planning of the content component of all conferences and webinars. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Marketing and Projects, primary responsibilities will include**:

- Lead all group benefits, pension and investments events, from beginning to end; oversee the successful execution of conferences and participants’ roles/responsibilities. In this role you will work closely alongside the sales and marketing departments
- Liaise with numerous industry experts, academic and sponsor partners to showcase and deliver best-in-class education to audience members
- Develop written content for all in-person and virtual conferences, spanning the group benefits and pension industries; proofread text (session summaries, speaker biographies etc.) before deployment to ensure they align with the _Benefits Canada_ style guide/CP style
- Proofread and pre-screen sponsor/editorial presentations
- Manage and own relationships with key contacts from corporate sponsors for events; hold their hand throughout the process from planning to execution to ensure they are satisfied
- Schedule and lead calls with corporate sponsors and their speakers as well as editorial/non-sponsored speakers to ensure they deliver presentations that are appropriate and educational for the _Benefits Canada_ audience
- Create conference agenda, scripts and discussion guidelines
- Research editorial sessions for conference/webinar agendas
- Work directly with the plan sponsor, group insurer, investment and consulting communities to uncover their greatest challenges - translating this into event, print and digital content
- Confirm all conference materials and presentation are organized and aligned with publication branding

**Qualifications**
- University/college diploma in a related field
- Previous experience link with the main responsibilities
- Time management and organization skills with the ability to multi-task
- Team player, reliable and has strong work ethics
- Problem solving skills and analytical skills; ability to investigate problems with mínimal supervision
- Fast learner and can handle pressure
- Experience using Microsoft Office and social media platforms
- Experience writing and editing in CP style considered an asset
- Existing knowledge/experience in the group benefits, pension and/or investment industries considered an strong asset

Work remotely/in a hybrid setting
- Temporarily due to COVID-19
- Employees are expected to be in office one day per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Work from home

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON



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