Job Description

DATE POSTED:
Thursday, August 18, 2022

EMPLOYER:
Canadian Museum for Human Rights

CITY/TOWN:
Winnipeg

BUSINESS LOCATION:
85 Israel Asper Way

DESCRIPTION:
The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) is centered around the idea that respect and understanding of human rights can serve as a positive force for change in the world. The Event Coordinator will support our collective efforts to build a workplace culture that is inclusive, equitable, innovative and focused on inspiring action.


Reporting to the Manager, Special Events and Facility Rentals, the Event Coordinator will be responsible for the booking, planning and execution of events. The role will oversee and assist with room set-up and takedown, and will be the key point of contact during events. This position will also play a key role in contract management ensuring the delivery of service standards by the contracted companies. The Event Coordinator will take part in ensuring that CMHR delivers on its promise to provide world-class service through collaborative strategies.


The incumbent will be a strong and thoughtful communicator, critical thinker and innovator, and will bring a collaborative approach to their role.

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé through CMHR’s Careers page at https://humanrights.ca/about/careers .

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) believes that a diversity of experiences and thought drives innovation and transformation. We are working towards building a workforce that is representative of the community in which we live and that we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all and encourage you to identify your employment equity status in your cover letter. The information you voluntarily disclose will be kept confidential and used solely for the purpose of increasing workforce diversity.

The vaccine mandate has been suspended at this time. There is a possibility that this will be revisited in the future. The federal government is requiring federal workplaces, including Crown Corporations, to continue the verification and audit of vaccination status for all employees. There is a possibility of future resurgence of cases or a new variant of concern. The government will continue to closely monitor scientific evidence and assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of vaccine mandates. If the vaccine mandate is reintroduced, employees who choose to not follow the mandate could be placed on an unpaid leave.

The CMHR is committed to developing a work environment and recruitment processes that are inclusive and barrier-free. Please advise the HR representative if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Intent / Result of process: An eligibility list of qualified candidates may be created as a result of this process. The list would have a retention schedule of six months.

If contacted about this job posting, please advise us if you require any accommodations regarding the interview process.

CONTACT PERSON:
Veronique Alarie

CONTACT PHONE:
204-289-2027