Overview
Languages
English
Education
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Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
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Promote conference and meeting services or special events
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Inspect and select sites
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Develop marketing and communication plans
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Develop media strategies and public relations activities
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Prepare, present and manage budgets
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Solicit event donors
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Review bids and negotiate costs
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Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
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Assist in budget preparation
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Assist in site selection and attend to related details
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Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
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Co-ordinate media services
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Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
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Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
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Implement registration systems
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Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
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Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
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Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
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Plan schedules, goals and objectives
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Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
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Research and design special events programs
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Plan for VIP arrangements
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Plan for translation and interpretation services
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Book facilities for office personnel
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Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
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Plan for social events and guest programs
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Manage Event Logistics
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Develop and implement business plans
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Google Docs
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Adobe Photoshop
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MS Excel
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MS Office
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MS PowerPoint
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MS Word
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MS Windows
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Tablet computer
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Adobe Illustrator
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InDesign
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MAC
Area of work experience
Additional information
Security and safety
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Driving record check (abstract)
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Driver's validity licence check
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Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
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Valid driver's licence
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Willing to travel
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Willing to travel for extended periods
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Work under pressure
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Tight deadlines
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Fast-paced environment
Own tools/equipment
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Cellular phone
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Computer
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Internet access
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Office equipment and supplies
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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Client focus
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Efficient interpersonal skills
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Excellent oral communication
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Excellent written communication
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Flexibility
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Initiative
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Organized
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Team player
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Time management
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Ability to multitask
Benefits
Financial benefits
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Bonus
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Gasoline paid
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Mileage paid
Other benefits
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Learning/training paid by employer
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Team building opportunities
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Variable or compressed work week
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
- Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
- Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
- Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
- Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
- Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
- Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Support for youths
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
- Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
- Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
- Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
- Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
Who can apply to this job?
The employer accepts applications from:
- Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada.
- Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.