Job Description

Are you an experienced event planner with a passion for organizing impactful and successful tradeshows and international medical training events? We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our team as an Event Planner.As the Event Planner, you will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, and executing our key events, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively. Responsibilities:

• Help with planning and managing different aspects of tradeshow and international medical training events from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders, including internal teams, vendors, sponsors, and partners, to develop event strategies and objectives.
• Conduct thorough research to identify suitable event venues, suppliers, and service providers.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors, ensuring favorable terms and conditions.
• Develop event budgets and track expenses to ensure cost-effective event planning.
• Coordinate event logistics, including travel arrangements, accommodation, transportation, and on-site requirements.
• Oversee event registration processes and manage attendee communications.
• Help coordinate event marketing and promotional activities, including social media campaigns, email marketing, and advertising.
• Collaborate with speakers, trainers, and presenters to ensure their needs are met and the event content is delivered effectively.
• Manage event timelines and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as an event planner, specifically in organizing tradeshow and international medical training events.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented mindset with exceptional organizational abilities.
• Proficient in event management software and tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $19.00-$26.00 per hour Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mississauga, ON L4W 5G6: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person