Event Planner

4 days ago

Burnaby, Canada Compass Group Full time

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between - doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job.

**Why work with Chartwells?** We are a member of Compass Group Canada, the leading foodservice and support services company. We cater to Generation Z on college campuses and upcoming K-12 generations. We offer dining programs and solutions that fit the unique needs of today’s students. Join our commitment to providing responsible, healthy-eating solutions.

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**Job Summary**:
**Overview**: We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and talented **Event Planner** with exceptional people skills to join our events team. As the **Event Planner**, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the events.

**Education Benefits**:
**We are thrilled to offer an exciting Tuition Waiver Program exclusively for our associates and their families. This incredible benefit covers eligible family members, including spouses and dependents under 25 years of age, and applies to both undergraduate and graduate programs. Invest in your future with us and give your loved ones the gift of education**

Now, if you were to come on board as one of our **Event Planners**, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

- Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, associates and suppliers.
- Hire, train and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service.
- Ensure each Wedding function is well planned and prepared, successfully carried-out and financially sound.
- Ensure specifications and requests of each Wedding event are communicated and executed down the channel effectively.
- Identify and resolve event issues to minimize complications.

Think you have what it takes to be our **Event Planner**? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

- ** Strong catering industry experience working within hotels or catering companies**:

- ** Strong hands on and planning experience of the event planning process as well with weddings.**:

- ** Well-rounded at all stages of: Client Management, Planning, Execution, Closure & Follow up)**:

- Customer focused: a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Effectively manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
- Superior attention to detail
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

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