Bilingual Meeting & Event Planner - Permanent - 18186

LRO Staffing; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Ottawa is seeking a Bilingual Meeting & Event Planner to join their team. This full-time, permanent role involves planning various events and conferences, requiring a strong background in event logistics and management. Candidates must be fluent in both French and English and have at least four years of relevant experience. They offer a hybrid work model alongside comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Retirement options

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• At least four years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing event logistics including programming, audiovisual, catering, and accommodations.
• Bilingual in French and English (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of events with over 1000 attendees.
• Support conference programs, speakers, catering, and audiovisual needs.
• Oversee event registration processes and monitor expenses.

Skills

Multitasking

Collaboration

Technical skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Event Management or Project Management

CMP designation

Job description

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About The Opportunity

LRO is partnering with an international NGO to secure a Bilingual Meeting & Event Planner. Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Engagement, the Event Planner is part of a team responsible for planning and delivering events and conferences. The Meeting & Event Planner also supports the organization with other in-person and virtual events.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Contributing to the planning and delivery of the organization’s marquee event with over 1000 attendees, as well as multiple smaller events and meetings.
• Supporting conference programs, speakers, catering, audiovisual needs, and meeting and exhibit space arrangements.
• Collaborating closely with venues for accommodations, exhibit, and breakout spaces, troubleshooting as needed.
• Developing supplier proposals, sponsorship, and exhibitor packages.
• Overseeing event registration processes, both online and on the event day.
• Assisting with website promotion of conferences and events, and contributing to marketing and communication plans.
• Monitoring expenses to ensure compliance with the budget.

Candidate Profile :

• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Project Management, or related fields; CMP designation preferred.
• At least four years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing event logistics including programming, audiovisual, catering, and accommodations.
• Strong multitasking and prioritization skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent collaboration skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Bilingual in French and English (mandatory).

This is a full-time, permanent role with an annual salary of $63,000-$68,000, plus benefits including retirement options. The company is located downtown Ottawa and offers a hybrid work model, with most employees working in-office once or twice weekly.

Application Process :

Click the "Apply Now" button and follow the instructions to submit your résumé, or send it directly to [e-mail] . Please quote job ID 18186. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

We will contact candidates whose profiles meet the requirements. Thank you for your interest!