event planner

Government of Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Canada is seeking a motivated individual to manage conference and meeting services. This role involves planning events, managing budgets, and supervising staff. The position requires strong organizational skills and experience in event management, with a focus on delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Promote conference and meeting services or special events.
• Inspect and select sites.
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Team player

Education

College/CEGEP

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Responsibilities Tasks

• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Inspect and select sites
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Plan for social events and guest programs

Experience and specialization Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word

Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Team player