Event Planner and Social Media Coordinator

Events Planner & Social Media Coordinator

At Smith and Long, our reputation is built on power and precision - not just in the field, but in how we present ourselves to the world. We are looking for an Events Planner & Social Media Coordinator who is a dual-threat: a logistical mastermind who can orchestrate a complex trade show from scratch, and a digital storyteller who can capture the grit and soul of our brand through a lens.

This isn't a "party planning" job. This is a high-impact role where you are the architect of our internal culture and the voice of our external brand. You are the one who ensures our 500+ person events go off without a hitch and our social feeds look like the industry leader we are. If you crave variety and take pride in owning the room and owning the feed, you've found your home.

What We're Looking For

• Logistical Dominance: You don't just book a venue. You negotiate the contract, secure the permits, map the floor plan, and manage the teardown. You are the first one in and the last one out.
• The Digital Eye: You have a social-first brain. You see a transformer being installed and immediately know how to turn it into a high-performing 15-second Reel.
• Extreme Ownership: From tracking every dollar of sponsorship money to ensuring an employee's promotion letter is perfect, you treat every task as a reflection of your professional standards.
• The Un-Corporate Corporate: We provide the resources and the stability of a giant, but we want the scrappy, "get-it-done" energy of a startup. No bureaucracy, just execution.

Your Primary Objectives

As the steward of our presence and our people, your success will be measured by:

• The "Zero-Hitch" Event: Executing everything from internal lunch-and-learns to massive industry trade shows. When the curtain rises, every vendor, staff member, and piece of equipment is exactly where it needs to be.
• Social Growth & Engagement: Turning our daily operations into engaging content. You'll maintain the calendar, track the KPIs, and use data to prove our brand is winning online.
• Cultural Glue: Managing the nitty gritty things that make a big difference- employee awards, baby gifts, town hall presentations, and holiday parties. You keep the Smith and Long family connected.
• Sponsorship Mastery: Relentlessly pursuing and securing sponsorship funds from our supplier network to ensure our major events are world-class without breaking the bank.

Who You Are

• The Tactical Producer: You can visualize a venue layout in your head and translate it into a flawlessly executed event. You manage "people traffic" and vendor chaos with total composure.
• Content Creator & Analyst: You don't just "post to post." You understand brand consistency, community management, and how to use Google Analytics to see what's actually working.
• Negotiation Grit: You are comfortable pushing vendors for better pricing and suppliers for higher sponsorship tiers. You treat the company's money like your own.
• Meticulous Record-Keeper: You thrive on organized documentation. Whether it's an RSVP list or a trade show insurance certificate, you have it filed and ready.
• The Swiss Army Knife: You're comfortable jumping on the phones if reception is busy, helping HR with job posting designs, or updating the company website.

What's In It For You?

• High Visibility: You report to the heart of the company. Your work is seen by every employee and every client.
• Creative Freedom: We want your ideas. You have the license to suggest new strategies and event themes that move the needle.
• Full Security: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and a robust RRSP matching program to build your future.

Performance Scorecard: Events & Social Media

Role Mission: To flawlessly execute internal and external events while driving brand engagement through a proactive, content-rich social media strategy.

Core Competencies (The DNA)

• Strategic Event Execution: Coordinating all logistics (permits, vendors, layout) so that Project Managers and Executives can simply show up and lead.
• Content & Community Mastery: Maintaining a detailed content calendar with high-quality imagery and text that never misses a post date.
• Organizational Discipline: Managing complex guest lists, trade show registrations, and employee recognition awards with zero errors.
• Proactive Brand Support: Anticipating the needs of a Town Hall or company meeting by creating high-impact visual collateral before being asked.

Smith and Long is more than a workplace, it's a community that supports your growth and well-being. Join our team where your skills will contribute significantly to our continued success

Salary Range: $45,000 – $50,000 Annually, based on experience and skills.

Note: This is a vacant role available for an immediate start.

Our Human Touch: At Smith and Long, we believe great talent deserves a real look. We don't use AI bots to screen your resume - our actual team reviews every application to find the best human for the job.

We thank you for taking the time to apply; however, only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Smith and Long is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the accessibility requirements under the AODA. Accommodations are available on request during the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care

Experience:

• event planning/coordination: 2 years (required)
• Social media management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• driver's license? (preferred)

Work Location: In person