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Government of Canada

Caledon

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CAD 50,000 - 70,000

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Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a qualified individual to assist with financial report preparation, coordinate event logistics, and supervise staff. This on-site role demands strong organizational skills, experience in event management, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Candidates with a college diploma and a focus on client service will thrive in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools is essential.
  • Attention to detail and strong communication skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing financial reports and managing budgets.
  • Coordinate meetings and events logistics.
  • Develop policies and procedures while managing event details.

Skills

Attention to detail
Client focus
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Organized
Team player

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tools

MS Access
MS Excel
MS Office
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
MS Windows

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education
  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities Tasks
  • Assist in preparing financial reports
  • Promote conference and meeting services or special events
  • Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
  • Prepare, present and manage budgets
  • Develop financial procedures
  • Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
  • Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
  • Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
  • Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
  • Plan schedules, goals and objectives
  • Develop registration systems and information materials
  • Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
  • Plan for social events and guest programs
  • Develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities
  • Prepare final financial and other reports
  • Manage Event Logistics
Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge
  • MS Access
  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • MS Windows
Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • Attention to detail
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player
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