Job Description

Work Term: Permanent Work Language: English Hours: 40 hours per week Education: College/CEGEP Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years or equivalent experience

Tasks

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Assist in preparing financial reports Promote conference and meeting services or special events Develop and monitor emergency security plans Inspect and select sites Develop marketing and communication plans Develop media strategies and public relations activities Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers Prepare, present and manage budgets Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs Solicit event donors Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products Assist in budget preparation Assist in site selection and attend to related details Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events Confirm and co-ordinate speakers Implement registration systems Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits Plan schedules, goals and objectives Develop registration systems and information materials Plan for traffic and crowd control and security Plan for social events and guest programs Develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities Manage Event Logistics

Supervision

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Working groups Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

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Google Docs Adobe Photoshop MS Access MS Excel MS Office MS Outlook MS PowerPoint MS Word MS Windows Tablet computer MAC

Area of work experience

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Business

Area of specialization

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Telecommunications

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Attention to detail Work under pressure Tight deadlines Fast-paced environment Overtime required

Personal suitability

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Accurate Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Organized Team player Time management Resourcefulness Ability to multitask

Workplace information

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On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

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Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

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Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

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* Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers