Events Officer

Invest; Ottawa, Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A collaborative and innovative working

Continuous learning and growth

Competitive salary and benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Opportunity to make Canada stronger

Job summary

Invest in Canada is seeking an Events Officer to assist with planning and executing events across Canada or internationally. Reporting to the Director of Events, you will collaborate with internal and external resources to ensure events align with the organization’s strategy.

Required are an undergraduate degree in Event Management or related field and 3-5 years of event management experience, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Event Management, Marketing or related field.
• 3-5 years of technical experience in event management.
• Broad knowledge of event management, project management, marketing or in a related field.
• Excellent organizational skills, project management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong client service focus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively in order to adapt and re-prioritize according to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and execute events in alignment with event objectives and requirements.
• Coordinate with service providers for required services and works alongside staff at the event site to ensure all details are coordinated efficiently.
• Manage on-the-ground logistical challenges and uses sound judgment regarding when to escape issues as required.
• Consulting with key stakeholders internally and externally.
• Track and monitor financial resources associated with individual events to ensure compliance with travel and hospitality policies.
• Assist with the tracking, monitoring and reporting of event outcomes in order to identify and advise on areas of improvement.
• Support with the management and execution of business agreements with suppliers and partners.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Marketing

Organizational skills

Client service

Verbal and written communication

Creative problem solving

Education

Undergraduate degree in Event Management, Marketing or related field

Job description

Bilingual (French and English) Essential

Salary range

$72,900 - $98,700

Hiring salary range

$72,900 - $85,800

As Canada’s investment attraction and promotion agency, Invest in Canada leads with one goal: to bring home a world of opportunities. We rally the country’s economic forces to bring committed and engaged global businesses and their investments to our country. This pursuit requires us to brand and market Canada on the national and global stage to increase awareness of what our country has to offer and why we’re the go-to destination for investment. In bringing your skills and expertise to Invest in Canada, you will be a part of building a prosperous, sustainable economy for our country, our communities, and the world.

Guided by these principles, we believe our people are the key to advancing our mission of establishing Canada as the leading destination for global investment. Driving the development of Canada’s collective economic and social wealth involves a high-level of innovation, forward-thinking and accountability. You will be joining a team that is encouraged and challenged by building a greater Canada. Being a key member of a dynamic and action-oriented team, you will take ownership over your work, collaborate with the greater team, and become a reliable expert within the organization.

Invest in Canada is looking for an Events Officer to assist with the planning and execution of Invest in Canada events and/or the organization’s participation in larger events across Canada or on an international scale. Reporting to the Director of Events, this role will collaborate with internal and external resources to ensure the execution of events are in line with Invest in Canada’s overall event strategy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and execute events in alignment with event objectives and requirements
• Coordinate with service providers for required services and works alongside staff at the event site to ensure all details are coordinated efficiently
• Manage on-the-ground logistical challenges and uses sound judgment regarding when to escape issues as required
• Consulting with key stakeholders internally and externally
• Track and monitor financial resources associated with individual events to ensure compliance with travel and hospitality policies
• Assist with the tracking, monitoring and reporting of event outcomes in order to identify and advise on areas of improvement
• Support with the management and execution of business agreements with suppliers and partners

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Event Management, Marketing or related field
• 3-5 years of technical experience in event management
• Broad knowledge of event management, project management, marketing or in a related field
• Excellent organizational skills, project management skills and strong attention to detail
• Strong client service focus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and think creatively in order to adapt and re-prioritize according to changing demands

Invest in Canada Offers

• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• A place for continuous learning and growth
• A competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a defined benefit pension plan
• The opportunity to make Canada even stronger

Employment Equity

Invest in Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce and values employment equity as an integral part of professional excellence.Invest in Canada values the diverse and intersectional identities of its staff, and we regard equity and diversity as an integral part of professional excellence and are committed to accessibility for all employees.

Invest in Canada seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. Invest in Canada is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .