Job Description

Southern Irrigation is actively looking for an Event Planner for our Chilliwack location. The successful candidate should have a strong attention to detail, a good work ethic, and a positive attitude.

Job Title : Event Planner

Location: 43645 Industrial Way, Chilliwack, BC

Job purpose: The Event Planner is responsible for the seamless planning, coordination, and execution of all company events. This role ensures that both employee and customer events are well-organized, well-communicated, and aligned with company culture and objectives. The Event Planner will also document and archive event history for future reference.

Key Responsibilities


• Plan and execute a variety of employee and customer events across multiple locations, including:

+ Summer BBQ's for each location
+ Christmas Parties for each location
+ Tradeshows and conferences
+ Open houses and customer appreciation days
+ Corporate meetings and training sessions
+ Field Days and workshops
+ Culture and community events (e.g., golf tournaments, charity events)
+ Personal milestone celebrations (anniversaries, retirements, etc.)
• Work closely with employees at various locations (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan) to ensure smooth execution of location-specific events
• Collaborate with the marketing director to align event strategies with company goals
• Manage event budgets, ensuring expenditures align with annual financial plans and providing periodic updates
• Ensure events are properly documented through photography, expense trackers, tradeshow checklists and post event surveys and archived for historical records
• Coordinate with the marketing department to have events promoted internally and externally across social platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn
• Oversee logistics, vendor relationships, and travel arrangements as needed
• Keep track of tradeshow banners and make sure tradeshow booths are up to Southern's brand standards


Qualifications & Competencies


• Event Planning Expertise : Degree or certification in event planning, or equivalent hands-on experience
• Organized & Detail-Oriented : Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple events and deadlines
• Excellent Communication Skills : Comfortable engaging with employees, vendors, and customers, with a natural ability to listen and respond effectively
• Creative & Problem-Solving Mindset : Ability to assess situations quickly, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions
• Tech-Savvy & Social Media Proficiency : Familiarity with event promotion on social media and digital content management
• Adaptability & Reliability : A self-driven individual who is proactive, dependable, and ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment
• Professionalism & Team Collaboration : Ability to work independently while also being a key contributor to a larger team effort


Core Values


• WORK - Strong Work Ethic - Be punctual, efficient, and take initiative
• WIN - Team-Oriented - Support and care for coworkers both professionally and personally
• WOW - Customer-Centric - Strive to create engaging and memorable experiences for employees and customers alike



Why Join Us?



This is a fantastic opportunity for an event planning professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys creative problem-solving, and wants to make a lasting impact on company culture and customer engagement. If you are passionate about organizing exceptional events and fostering a strong company community, we want to hear from you!





As a provider of intelligent water solutions, Southern Irrigation strives to be best in the industry, and in return we provide amazing opportunities for our people.



Southern Irrigation offers impressive employee benefits such as 100% employer-paid health benefits plan, RRSP matching, culture and community events, and opportunities for employee bonuses.



At Southern Irrigation we know our success is based on having all "A" players rowing in the same direction. Our Work (hard), Win (as a team), and Wow (our customers) attitude makes the environment at Southern Irrigation both challenging and fun.