Events Lead for Large-Scale Community & Employee Engagement

Albertametis; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Pension plan contributions

Training & development

Generous time off

Job summary

Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking an Events Coordinator in Edmonton to plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale internal and external events. You will work with multiple teams and vendors to ensure seamless events from inception to completion.

Applicants should have strong project management, communication, and leadership skills, with experience coordinating diverse teams and budgets. In-office Edmonton location; some evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent in Event Management required.
• Minimum two years of event planning experience.
• Experience in Indigenous or non-profit settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale events from inception to completion.
• Establish planning committees and direct committees for each event.
• Develop budgets and manage expenditures within limits.
• Coordinate venues, catering, speakers, AV, and other vendors.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Post-secondary education in Event Management

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Otipemisiwak Métis Government is seeking an Events Coordinator in Edmonton to plan, coordinate, and execute large-scale internal and external events. You will work with multiple teams and vendors to ensure seamless events from inception to completion.

Applicants should have strong project management, communication, and leadership skills, with experience coordinating diverse teams and budgets. In-office Edmonton location; some evenings and weekends required.