Marketing and Events Planner

McLennan Ross LLP; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Edmonton is seeking a Marketing & Events Planner. This role involves planning and executing a variety of events, with a strong focus on organizational skills and teamwork. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in event management and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and client service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Team mentoring environment

Commitment to client service

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in event organization, preferably in legal marketing or professional services.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute events for various practice groups.
• Organize client-facing firm events.
• Propose new event ideas for the marketing department.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Event planning experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Business, Event Management, Marketing

Job description

We have a dynamic team of marketing professionals who are highly motivated to provide exceptional support to our lawyers and clients. We are currently recruiting for Marketing & Events Planner to join our team in either Edmonton or Calgary for a fixed-term maternity leave.

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Business Development and Marketing, the primary focus of this role is to assist with planning, development, and implementation of events. The role is ideally suited to a self-starter with strong organizational and event planning skills, and experience in proposing event budgets/plans and project management in a fast-paced setting, ideally in the professional services sector.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning, organizing, and executing all events, including in-person and virtual events, for all practice groups and individuals
• Organizing client-facing firm events annually
• Assisting committees with larger internal events such as lawyer retreats
• Proposing unique and new event ideas for consideration within the marketing department
• Assisting with organizing and managing firm sponsorships
• Planning, organizing, and executing educational sessions, webinars, and seminars
• Other marketing assistance as needed

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is a strong team player with a positive work ethic and attitude
• Demonstrates a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrates strong time management and organizational skills
• Has excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and relationship building skills in working with individuals or groups
• Demonstrates commitment to privacy, confidentiality, and ethical conduct
• Is able to handle multiple tasks efficiently and work well independently with little supervision
• Is energetic, self-motivated, results-oriented, proactive, highly collaborative, and a team player

Key Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in Business, Event Management, Marketing, or relevant experience
• 3+years’ experience in event organization, preference for legal marketing or professional services experience

What you will find at McLennan Ross

• A highly professional environment that is built on a strong culture and spirit of teamwork
• The opportunity to work with a wonderful marketing team, in a mentoring environment
• Proven high quality of service and commitment to our clients and each other

Career Package

We offer a challenging and progressive work environment together with an excellent and competitive salary/benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified and talented candidates may submit their resume via email and include a cover letter to include some career highlights that demonstrate a strong fit to our requirements to:

About McLennan Ross

At McLennan Ross, you will find a community of people who are passionate about the work we do and who genuinely value and support one another. While we foster a team approach, we also value the diverse contributions and individuality of all our members.

With a shared commitment to excellence, we make a national impact through our work with clients across Canada. Our lawyers have been involved in numerous landmark cases, at all levels of the Canadian judicial system, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Many of our cases have profoundly affected the legal framework in which many businesses operate today.

Our open-door policy means you will benefit from a strong support base. It is our deep- seated belief that through continuous collaboration, we are not only providing our clients with the best possible service, we are cultivating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to learn and grow.

As a firm, we are defined by our values. They drive us. They inspire us. They inform everything we do.

Our Values

• Unrivaled Client Focus
• Passionate and driven
• Genuine and approachable
• Make a difference

Visit us online at mross.com.