Events Specialist

People Plus Consulting Limited; Halifax; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

People Plus Consulting Limited is seeking a full-time Events Specialist to support Halifax-area Nova Scotia Works centers. The role focuses on coordinating two annual Job Fairs, plus regional events, in hybrid formats to maximize client reach and employer engagement.

Strong communication and collaboration with local partners are essential. The position emphasizes event marketing, accessibility, and technology use, with a focus on inclusive community outreach and partnerships to improve job

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education; related experience may replace formal education.
• Proficient computer skills: Canva, MS Office; familiarity with event platforms.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize and promote the annual HRM Spring Job Fair and HRM Fall Job Fair.
• Vendor procurement and maintenance of formats for events; virtual and in-person venues.
• Create and manage virtual and hybrid events; resolve technical issues for attendees and presenters.
• Liaise with Employer Engagement Specialists in Halifax region under Executive Director guidance.
• Assist Halifax-area EES with communications and promotion of job fairs and other events.
• Coordinate joint events for target groups and sector-specific employment events.
• Create and collect event evaluations; analyze results and report to Executive Director.
• Standardize and facilitate technology in hybrid events to maximize reach and accessibility.
• Create and promote a calendar of events to maximize participation.
• Maintain databases to promote events to target audiences.
• Design, organize and facilitate one-on-one and group pre-employment sessions.
• Create onboarding event documents for clients and employers to maximize accessibility.

Skills

Event coordination

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education

Tools

Canva

MS Office

Event platforms

Job description

People Plus Consulting Limited, an innovative and dynamic company with over 35 years of experience in providing job search assistance and support to residents of Halifax, is currently seeking a full-time Events Specialist at Job Junction Nova Scotia Works, Halifax, NS

Full-time - (35.0 hours/week)

Anticipated START DATE: December 1, 2026

Deadline: November 12, 2026.

Key Activities

The Events Specialist will support the Halifax-area Nova Scotia Works centres by increasing opportunities for clients and employers to connect with the aim of building successful employment partnerships. This position is responsible for event coordination, outreach activities and promotion, including two annual Job Fairs and other regional employment events within Halifax Regional Municipality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, organize and promote the annual HRM Spring Job Fair and annual HRM Fall Job Fair
• Vendor procurement and maintenance of the formats for events, including virtual and in-person venues
• Create and manage virtual and hybrid events, including resolving technical issues for attendees and presenters leading up to and during live events
• Liaise with the team of Employer Engagement Specialists (EES) in the Halifax region on collective events, under the direction of the Executive Director
• Assist the Halifax-area EES with communications and promotion of job fair and other employment/hiring events
• Coordinate joint events related to specific target groups (i.e.: visible minorities, LGBTQ2+ community, newcomers, youth, etc.), plus sector-specific employment events (i.e.: security, finance, etc.)
• Create and collect event evaluations from all participants, analyse results and provide report to Executive Director to assist in continuous improvement of services and events
• Standardize and facilitate the use of technology in hybrid (virtual/ in-person) events to ensure maximum audience reach and client accessibility
• Create, maintain and promote a calendar of events to maximize participation
• Maintain comprehensive databases to effectively promote events to target audiences
• Facilitation - Ability to design, organize and facilitate one on one and group sessions with diverse client groups on a broad range of pre-employment and job maintenance skills
• Create and provide onboarding event documents for clients and employers to maximize accessibility and technology use

Personal Attributes

• Working knowledge of in-person, hybrid and virtual event management techniques and technology
• Comfortable adapting to new technologies to run effective events
• Effective communicator with the ability to support, motivate and build a trusting rapport with system partners
• Skilled at developing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners and external organizations
• Effective time management skills, demonstrates sound judgement and adapts well in a dynamic work environment
• Committed to inclusionary practice, working with diverse client groups and developing opportunities for job seekers and employers to connect in the community

Position Requirements

• Preference will be given to individuals with a Bachelor's Degree/Post-Secondary/or equivalent education and work experience in the areas of Events Management, Business, Human Services or Human Resources. Completion of secondary school and several years of experience in services related to event management or in a helping profession may replace formal education.
• Proficient computer skills, particularly in Canva, MS Office, with reliable typing speed and accuracy, along with working knowledge of various event platforms
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing event marketing campaigns, including basic graphic design skills considered an asset
• Experience working with persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, African Canadians, other racially visible persons, and persons with employment barriers would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated knowledge of event planning ethics and practices, including confidentiality, conduct, and compliance
• Ability to secure a clear Vulnerable Sector Check and/or a Criminal Record Check
• Experience delivering services and support in a client‑centred work environment
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of service delivery
• Event production and technical experience considered an asset.
• CMP or other related designation considered an asset.
• Bilingual (French) or other languages considered an asset.

We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No Agencies please.

People Plus Consulting Limited is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The organization encourages applications from qualified First Nations people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disability, racially visible persons, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who contribute to the diversity of our community. We are looking to continue to build on our diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to self‑identify in their application.

About People Plus Consulting Limited / Job Junction

People Plus Consulting Limited (PPCL) supports individuals and organizations in their employment activities. We do so by ensuring they are valued, respected and empowered to be self‑sufficient and successful in finding employment. People Plus Consulting Limited (PPCL) is a privately owned and operated company that has been incorporated since 1991. PPCL's primary business focus is the delivery of career and employment‑related services contracts negotiated with Employment Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education.