event marketing specialist

Government of Canada; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A federal governmental organization in Guelph, Ontario is seeking a Communications Specialist. Responsibilities include developing events, implementing communication strategies, and preparing written materials. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has 3-5 years of relevant experience. This hybrid position is suited for an organized and client-focused individual with strong interpersonal skills. Attractive health and financial benefits are included.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

On-site amenities

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 3 years to less than 5 years of experience.
• Experience in special events.
• Regulatory reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop events for publicity, fundraising.
• Implement communication strategies and programs.
• Supervise staff and students.
• Prepare written materials like reports and briefs.
• Publicize activities and workshops.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Judgement

Organized

Team player

Dependability

Reliability

Integrity

Quick learner

Due diligence

Collaborative

Education

Bachelor's degree

Communication, general

Health communication

Marketing, other

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Jira

MS Office

MS Outlook

Adobe Photoshop

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• Communication, general
• Health communication
• Marketing, other

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work Environment

Hybrid: Work must be completed both in person and remotely.

Green Job

Green jobs contribute to environmental preservation, conservation, and restoration.

The employer stated that this position is a green job, because it involves tasks and responsibilities contributing to positive environmental outcomes and helping Canada achieve its net-zero target.

Responsibilities

• Develop all kinds of events for publicity, fundraising and information purposes
• Develop communication strategies
• Evaluate communication strategies and programs
• Implement communication strategies and programs
• Oversee the preparation of public written material
• Prepare written material such as reports, briefs, website content
• Produce educational and publicity programs and informational materials to awaken curiosity and interest in the subject matter
• Publicize activities, workshops, meetings and other events for fundraising or information purposes
• Supervise professional and support staff and students
• Write speeches, presentations and press releases
• Perform administrative tasks
• Act as spokesperson for an organization
• Answer written and oral inquiries
• Assist in the preparation of brochures, reports, newsletters and other material
• Co-ordinate special publicity events and promotions
• Gather, research and prepare communications material
• Develop portfolio of marketing materials
• Develop marketing strategies
• Write and edit press releases, newsletter and communications materials
• Solicit event donors
• Research and design special events programs
• Plan and manage budgets
• Develop promotional materials
• Design and develop programs
• Pack items for shipping and distribution
• Manage Event Logistics
• Manage events
• Schedule events, programs and activities
• Engage in community program development

Experience and Specialization

• Regulatory reporting

Computer and Technology Knowledge

• Final Cut Pro
• Jira
• MS Office
• MS Outlook
• Adobe Photoshop
• MS Excel
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

Area of Work Experience

• Special events

Specialization or Experience

• Employee engagement

Additional Information

Personal Suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Integrity
• Quick learner
• Due diligence
• Collaborative

Benefits

Health Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Group insurance benefits

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available
• Wellness program