Event Planner

Government of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Halifax seeks an experienced Event Logistics Manager with over 5 years of experience in coordinating events and managing logistics. The role involves administering budgets, promoting services, and overseeing all event arrangements at the physical location. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, efficient interpersonal skills, and proficiency in MS Office. The position does not offer remote work options and includes benefits such as paid time off and free parking.

Benefits

Free parking available

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Other benefits

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience in event logistics.
• Experience in coordinating media services.
• Proven ability to manage event logistics effectively.

Responsibilities

• Administer revenues and expenditures.
• Promote conference and meeting services or special events.
• Develop marketing and communication plans.
• Prepare, present and manage budgets.
• Determine requirements for hospitality services and manage contracts.
• Co-ordinate media services for events.
• Plan and arrange accommodation and transportation services.

Skills

Attention to detail

Efficient interpersonal skills

MS Office

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

College/CEGEP

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

Work location

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

Responsibilities

• Administer revenues and expenditures
• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Develop marketing and communication plans
• 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
• Co-ordinate media services
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Manage Event Logistics

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Experience and specialization

• MS Office

Additional information

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Team player

Benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)