Event Manager

1 week ago

Edmonton, Canada BUKSA Conferences + Associations Full time

**ABOUT US**

For more than 25 years, BUKSA / Conferences + Associations has served associations, universities, governments, regulatory agencies, and corporations delivering best-in-class experiences to our clients and their stakeholders. And now we’re embarking on a new phase of growth and expansion - think of us as a 25-year-old start-up. We have worked in all of Canada’s major centres and loads of small cities and towns, and we are proudly 100% Canadian owned. BUKSA is a team of professionals driven to design impactful programs and events that elevate the experience of customers and stakeholders.

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The Event Manager (EM) reports to the Director of Conference and Association Services and is one of several persons responsible for the planning and execution of digital, live, and hybrid events on staff at BUKSA. The mission of the EM is to support clients in organizing events, by serving as the key contact to clients on a day-to-day basis, carrying out the contractual responsibilities, leading the event coordination, and working with Conference Coordinators and other team members to execute the event. The EM will have strong event and client management experience. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong leadership, are independent, highly professional and aligned with BUKSA’s core values, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position is based in Edmonton, Calgary, or another major centre, with travel required, and some flexibility for remote work.

**SKILLS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- University Degree, or equivalent experience
- 2-3 years experience in event planning, customer relations, team coordination
- Project management experience an asset
- Technical competence in platforms such as Zoom, Teams, Survey Monkey, Squarespace, and other virtual conference platforms considered an asset; excellent skills in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) are a must for success in this role.
- Ability to actively and consistently represent BUKSA’s values and goals.
- Some travel required; some evening and weekend work required.
- Driver’s license and own vehicle required.

**Location & Hours**:This position will work in our Edmonton office. Regular office hours are 8:30am to 5pm MT Monday through Friday. Some flexibility in setting the specific hours of work can be negotiated.

**Compensation**:$50,000 - $60,000; based on experience.

Please note: Applications submitted without the Career History Form will not be considered.

*Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. *

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $50,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: One location

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