Overview
Languages
French
Education
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College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Hybrid
Work must be completed both in person and remotely.
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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Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
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Prepare, present and manage budgets
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Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
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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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Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
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Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
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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 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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Plan and oversee Webinars
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Identify human resources requirements
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Develop and implement business plans
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Supervise office and volunteer staff
Supervision
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
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Meeting co-ordinator/manager certification
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Special events co-ordinator/manager certification
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
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Google Docs
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Database software
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Adobe Photoshop
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MS Outlook
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MailChimp
Area of work experience
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Business
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Sports and entertainment facilities
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
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Attention to detail
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Work under pressure
Personal suitability
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Accurate
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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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Resourcefulness
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Ability to multitask
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for newcomers and refugees
- 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
- Does not require Canadian work experience
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.