event planner

Queens Harbour; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Other benefits

Job summary

Queens Harbour is seeking an Event Planner to coordinate on-site events in Toronto. The role involves planning conferences, managing budgets, developing promotional plans, and coordinating media services.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of event planning experience, college/CEGEP or equivalent education, and strong communication skills in English. This is a full-time, on-site position based at 245 Queens Quay West, Toronto, ON.

Qualifications

• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in event planning.
• College/CEGEP or equivalent experience in event planning.
• Proficiency in English communication and basic budgeting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports for events.
• Promote conference and meeting services or special events.
• Develop marketing and communication plans for events.
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers.
• Prepare, present and manage event budgets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Multitasking

Team player

Organized

Education

College/CEGEP

Equivalent experience

Job description

Event planner

Job details

• Location 245 Queens Quay West North Building Toronto , ON M5J 2K9
• Work location On site
• Salary $ 56,500 YEAR annually / 30 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend
• Starts as soon as possible
• Benefits:Health benefits, Other benefits
• vacancies 2 vacancies
• Source Job Bank #3651937

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

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
• Develop marketing and communication plans
• Develop media strategies and public relations activities
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
• Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
• Arrange for production or purchase of promotional productsCo-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
• Co-ordinate media services
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
• Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Prepare final financial and other reports
• Manage Event Logistics
• Develop and implement business plans
• Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities
• Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-09-10