Job Description

Are you looking for a dynamic workplace? Join EXFO, where learning and growth are at the heart of our culture! Why choose EXFO? We are a diverse and inclusive team spanning the globe. We\'re agile, working smartly and effectively in a global business environment. Our leaders are accessible and supportive. At EXFO, we champion innovation, leading the way in our industry. Your ideas are valued and have the potential to make a significant impact.Our Event Management Team is pivotal in enhancing EXFO\'s global presence and reputation. Whether it\'s webinars, virtual, or in-person events, we are committed to delivering a top-tier customer experience. Recent shifts in the global landscape have inspired us to innovate and integrate more technology into our initiatives, enhancing our creative approach.If you\'re passionate about organizing events, both local and international, and are excited about virtual event technologies (such as streaming, online event platforms, interactive tools), we would love to connect with you soon!Job Summary:In collaboration with our diverse team, the Event Planner\'s primary role is to design, plan, and manage both in-person and virtual events, ensuring their success and impact.The Event Planner also helps to develop hybrid strategies that blend technology with personal interactions, adapting to an ever-evolving global environment.What You\'ll Do:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create tailored event experiences that achieve their objectives.
• Manage budgets, design, planning, coordination, and delivery of both virtual and in-person events.
• Handle communications to support events.
• Coordinate with suppliers and event organizers.
• Collaborate with various marketing teams (copywriting, design, digital, PR, etc.) to promote and ensure the success of your events.
• Define and measure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for events.
• Analyze KPIs and provide insightful recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay updated with industry trends in event management and planning, making strategic recommendations.
• Manage logistics for in-person event materials.

What We\'re Looking For:

• Proven project management expertise.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, agility, quality, and innovation.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Motivated by continuous improvement and innovative thinking.
• Can meet tight deadlines in dynamic conditions.
• Keen interest in new technologies and a willingness to embrace new challenges.
• Recognized as a cooperative and effective team member.

Must Haves:

• 2 - 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in event organization.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Proficiency in English and French.

We Value DiversityOur company is proud to promote a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, and we are committed to creating a team that reflects the diversity of our clients and our community.We Offer

• Flexible scheduling and remote work
• Employee assistance program and telemedicine
• Multisite and multidisciplinary teams
• Collaborative work environment
• A variety of social and sporting activities
• Community involvement
• Free parking
• Electric vehicle charging stations
• Accessibility via public transportation
• Nearby bike paths

Looking forward connecting with you!EXFO is an equal opportunity employer.For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.Thanks for your interest in EXFO

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