Job Description

We have a dynamic team of marketing professionals who are highly motivated to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting for Marketing & Events Planner to join our team in either Edmonton or Calgary for a temporary contract for 12 to18 months.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Marketing, the primary focus of this role is to assist with planning, development, and implementation of events. The role is ideally suited to a self-starter with strong organizational and event planning skills, and experience in proposing event budgets/plans and project management in a fast-paced setting, ideally in the professional services sector.

Job Responsibilities:

Planning, organizing, and executing all events, including in-person and virtual events, for all practice groups and individuals

Organizing client-facing firm events annually

Assisting committees with larger internal events such as lawyer retreats

Proposing unique and new event ideas for consideration within the marketing department

Assisting with organizing and managing firm sponsorships

Planning, organizing, and executing educational sessions, webinars, and seminars

Other marketing assistance as needed

Our Ideal Candidate:

Is a strong team player with a positive work ethic and attitude

Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills

Has excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and relationship building skills in working with individuals or groups

Demonstrates commitment to privacy, confidentiality, and ethical conduct

Is able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work well independently with little supervision

Is energetic, self-motivated, results-oriented, proactive, highly collaborative, and a team player

Key Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's Degree/Diploma in Business, Event Management, Marketing, or relevant experience

3+ years' experience in event organization, preference for legal marketing or professional services experience

What you will find at McLennan Ross:

A highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork

The opportunity to work with a wonderful marketing team, in a mentoring environment

Proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and each other

Career Package:

We offer a challenging and progressive work environment together with an excellent and competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Experience:

corporate event planning: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB