Special Event Coordinator

1 month ago


Victoria, Canada CFMWS Full time

**WHO WE ARE**
CFMWS. A job with purpose. Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families. Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services. At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.
**THE ROLE**
The Special Events Coordinator plays an important role, providing engaging and morale-boosting events to our military members and their families.

You will have a diverse portfolio including the planning, organizing and coordinating of special events for CFB Esquimalt, such as Formation Fun Day, Navy Run, holiday-themed events and supporting many others. As part of organizing these events, you will build relationships with vendors and sponsors and ensure deliverables are met within those contracts. You will assist in the development and implementation of marketing and promotional programs for the events, including digital, social, and print media.

We are looking for a dynamic, independent, and motivated individual to join our team, helping us give back to our military members and Defense community through fun and exciting events for the entire family
**QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED** Education, Certifications and Licenses**

College diploma or certificate in hospitality, Business Management, Recreation, Event Management, or a related field AND several years experience in a related field

AND

Certification relating to special events, meetings or conference management, an asset

**Experience**

In coordinating hospitality services

In organizing banquets and functions

In organizing sporting & recreation events

In preparing marketing strategies

In managing facilities

In budget administration

**Competencies**

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
**LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS**
English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Reading: Functional

Writing: Functional

Oral: Functional
**BENEFITS AVAILABLE** Health Benefits**: Drug coverage, healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program, mental health support, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

**Work Life Balance**: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

**Retirement Planning**: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

**Learning and Development**: Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

**Perks**: Discounts through CF One Member Appreciation.
**OTHER INFORMATION**
This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.
**START DATE**

February 10, 2025

**INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION**

Job Reference: CFMWS12538



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