Event Planner

Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 44 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- Bartending/bartender
- Directing and theatrical production
- Meeting and event planning
- or equivalent experience
**Asset languages**:

- Spanish; Castilian
**Work setting**:

- Relocation costs covered by employer
- Willing to relocate
- Restaurant and food service
**Tasks**:

- Promote conference and meeting services or special events
- Develop marketing and communication plans
- Develop media strategies and public relations activities
- Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
- 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 shipping, receiving and storage
- Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Co-ordinate media services
- Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
- Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
- Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
- Plan schedules, goals and objectives
- Research and design special events programs
- Plan for social events and guest programs
- Manage Event Logistics
**Supervision**:

- 11-15 people
**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- Special events co-ordinator/manager certification
- Certified special events professional (CSEP)
**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- Google Docs
- Tablet computer
**Area of work experience**:

- Conference centres
- Convention centre
- Multi-purpose facilities
- Resort
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
- Fast-paced environment
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Ability to multitask
**Screening questions**:

- Are you available for the advertised start date?
- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- 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?
**Financial benefits**:

- Bonus
- Gratuities
**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site housing options
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Transportation provided by employer
- Parking available