Event Coordinator-EN

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CF One discounts

Job summary

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS) is seeking an Event Coordinator for The Military Museums in Calgary. You will manage event programming, oversee venue rentals, and balance profitability with guest experience.

You will develop client relationships, coordinate logistics, and supervise bar operations while processing billing and payments. With Communications support, you’ll help implement marketing across digital and print media.

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate in hospitality, food service management, or related field.
• Certification in special events, meetings or conference management is an asset.
• Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage event programming and facility rentals for The Military Museums.
• Balance engagement with profitability and ensure smooth execution of bookings.
• Lead planning, organizing and delivery of diverse events; build client/vendor/sponsor relationships.
• Oversee museum bar operations, manage billing and payments.
• Assist with marketing initiatives across digital, social and print media.

Skills

Client focus

Organizational knowledge

Communication

Innovation

Teamwork and leadership

Education

Hospitality college diploma/certificate

Certification in events/meetings management

Serving alcohol certification

Job description

Who We Are

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Who We Are

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events.

Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services.

As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact.

The Role

The Event Coordinator manages all museum event programming and oversees all facility rentals for The Military Museums. You will be tasked with balancing event engagement with profitability, while ensuring smooth execution of all programs and bookings.

In this role, you will lead the proactive and advanced planning, organizing, and delivery of a diverse range of events at The Military Museums, such as Family Day, Father's Day, Remembrance Day, and other special activities throughout the year. You will develop and maintain relationships with clients, vendors and sponsors, manage event logistics, manage the museum bar operations, and ensure all deliverables are met. You will also process billing and collect payments from customers.

With support from the Communications and Marketing team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of marketing and promotional initiatives across digital, social, and print platforms, helping to strengthen audience engagement and broaden community reach.

We are seeking a creative, organized, and self-motivated individual to join our team and help us deliver meaningful, memorable experiences for all visitors to The Military Museums.

Qualifications Needed

Education, Certifications and Licenses

• College diploma or certificate in hospitality, food service management, or a related field AND several years experience in hospitality or food and beverage service sector
• Certification relating to special events, meetings or conference management, an asset
• Provincial Responsible Service of Alcohol certification, as required

Experience

• In coordinating hospitality services
• In organizing and coordinating events and functions
• In inventory and bar management
• In preparing marketing strategies
• In coaching and mentoring team members
• In budget administration
• In applying policies, procedures, and relevant legislation

Competencies

• Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

Language Requirements

• English Essential / Bilingual (English and French) an asset

Benefits Available

Health Benefits

• Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support.

Work Life Balance

• Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning

• A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development

• Payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities including a LinkedIn Learning subscription and second language training.

Perks

• Discounts provided through CF One Member Appreciation.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

Other Information

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

Please note that the part-time salary is calculated on a pro-rated basis based on a 27-hour work week, with an annual salary of $43,470.00.

This temporary employment is expected to end on 30 January 2028.

START DATE

September 28 2026

INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION

CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported.We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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