Event and Conference Services Coordinator

Dalhousie University; Halifax; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health and dental plans

Health spending account

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Dalhousie University is seeking an Event and Conference Services Coordinator in Halifax. You will support planning and delivery of conference and housing operations, coordinating with internal teams, clients and vendors to ensure smooth execution.

The role requires strong communication, detail-orientation and proficiency in MS Office, with hybrid on-campus/remote work options in Nova Scotia.

Qualifications

• Business/Administrative Professional diploma with 3–5 years in admin roles, preferably events or housing operations.
• Experience in financial reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and client service skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination and delivery of conference and accommodation operations.
• Act as liaison between internal departments, clients and vendors to ensure service excellence.

Skills

Administrative experience

Financial reconciliation

Communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Business/Administrative Professional diploma

Tools

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Event and Conference Services Coordinator

Position Title Event and Conference Services Coordinator

Research Project

Department/Unit

Department/Unit Conference Services

Location

Posting Number

Posting Number S274-26

Employee Group

Employee Group NSGEU Local 77

Position Type

Position Type Regular, On-Going

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

Employment Type

Employment Type Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

Full-time Equivalency (FTE) 1.0

Salary $30.00 - $37.98 per hour ($54,596 - $69,119 per annum, 35 hours per week)

Classification

Classification C7

Provisional Statement

This is a provisional classification. Formal regular review classification procedures may be initiated at any time by the incumbent or supervisor after the incumbent has worked a minimum of six months in the role.

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Housing and Campus Connections of Dalhousie University consists of; Residence Operations, Property Management for College Street, Henry Street and Peter Green Hall properties, Conference Services, Off Campus Housing, University Food Services, DalCard Business Operations and UPass, and other ancillary activities. Reporting to the Manager Operations, Events and Conference Services, the Event and Conference Services Coordinators play an essential role in supporting the planning, coordination, and delivery of conference and accommodation operations within the Event and Conference Services unit for Housing and Campus Connections, acting as a key liaison between internal departments, external clients, and vendors while ensuring service excellence and compliance with university standards.

Note

This position requires the incumbent to work overtime and provide rotating on-call support as part of an on-call team for urgent client and facility issues during the conference season (April to August inclusive). This includes carrying an on-call cell phone and answering calls from the clients and the respective suppliers to manage the contract effectively. It also includes at times coming on site to resolve issues. Compensation and scheduling will be in accordance with the collective agreement.
The successful applicant will be eligible for hybrid work (combination of in-person work on campus and remote work from within Nova Scotia) as agreed by all parties based on operational requirements and university guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Business/Administrative Professional diploma plus three to five years’ experience in administrative roles, preferably in in event coordination or housing operations (or equivalent combination of training and experience).
• Experience in financial reconciliation and reporting processes.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication (verbal and written), negotiation and client service skills including experience serving a wide range of clients.
• Proven high attention to detail with strong problem solving and organizational skills all while managing multiple priorities in a high-volume environment under tight deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Assets

• Experience with Banner.
• Knowledge of residence operations, campus facilities, or university event workflows.
• Experience supporting multiple shared inboxes or client‑service channels.
• Experience preparing reports, rooming lists, or operational documentation.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion
• Adaptability
• Knowledge & Thinking Skills
• Communication
• Service

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a defined benefit pension plan, health and dental plans, a health spending account, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Non-probationary bargaining unit employees ( NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit. We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please review our Employment Equity information. If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here .

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