EVENTS SPECIALIST

City of Brampton; Brampton; Presencial; CAD 80.000 - 89.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Brampton is seeking an Events Specialist to join the Corporate Support Services team at City Hall. Reporting to the Manager, Events & Protocol, you will deliver high-quality events and festivals for the community, guiding part-time staff and volunteers.

You will plan and execute municipal events, work with community groups and suppliers, manage attendance reporting, and ensure policy compliance.

Formación

• Over 1–2 years of municipal or community public relations event planning experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and public relations skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team, with strong organizational skills.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and implement City of Brampton special events, festivals and corporate programs.
• Attend and ensure seamless execution of assigned events; assist with setup/takedown and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with Senior Events Specialists in planning and execution of city events.
• Support Festivals and Special Events team in related duties.
• Assist Communications with planning and delivery of event communications.
• Liaise with community groups, suppliers and businesses to build relationships.
• Develop new events and improve existing ones; report attendance and trends.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies; maintain the event database; follow up on issues.

Conocimientos

Event planning

Public relations

Customer service

Team coordination

Educación

High School + 1–2 year Tourism & Hospitality/Event Planning program

Herramientas

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

Job Opening Number:107285
Job Requisition Number: 610
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Union
Job Code: Events Specialist
Department: CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
Division: Corp Support Services External
Salary Range:
1st Step $80,280.20 per annum
2nd Step: $84,520.80 per annum
Job Rate: $88,961.60 per annum
Job Grade: 008
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: City Hall
Posting Date: October 30, 2026
Closing Date: November 5, 2026

POSITION DUTIES

Reporting to the Manager, Events & Protocol, as part of a team, this position will be responsible for providing service excellence to stakeholders and participants in the delivery of various City of Brampton special events and festivals. This role is responsible to ensure a proactive approach to program delivery of new and existing events that meet the needs of the community. Provide guidance and direction to part-time staff and volunteers.

• Responsible for the planning & implementation of City of Brampton special events, festivals and corporate programs.
• Attend and ensure the seamless execution of assigned events. Assist in event set-up and takedown, address and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with the Senior Events Specialists in the planning and execution of City events as required.
• Assist and support the Festivals and Special Events team.
• Assist Strategic Communications with the planning, delivery and communication strategies related to special events, festivals and corporate programs.
• Liaise with various community groups, suppliers and businesses to develop and/or enhance community relationships when planning and producing events.
• Ensure programming excellence by researching, designing and developing new events and enhancing existing events.
• Report on attendance numbers, trends, target achievements and areas for growth.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
• Responsible to update and maintain the corporate event database.
• Provide timely follow-up to customer service issues.
• Perform additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

EDUCATION:

• High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over one (1) and up to two (2) years in Tourism and Hospitality Management - Event Planning, Special Events Planning, Public Relations or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE:

• Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of experience in a municipal or community related public relations environment with proven experience in major special event planning and execution in a project team environment.

REQUIRED LICENCE CERTIFICATION:

OTHER SKILLS AND ASSETS:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior customer service/public relations skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with community groups and/or the private sector, other levels of government.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Regular access to a vehicle.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

**Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

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