Special Events Coordinator TERM

Socket.dev; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Toronto Mississauga is seeking a Special Events Coordinator within the Hospitality and Retail Services Department. You will develop and execute all aspects of events and conferences, from initial planning to settlements, bookings, food service and invoicing.

Under supervision of the Manager, Conference and Special Events, you will coordinate logistics, analyze client needs, prepare cost estimates, and ensure contracts are fulfilled across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years of related experience in event planning and execution.
• Experience providing expertise and recommendations to departments/clients; working with service providers.
• Experience planning and executing events for departments or clients.
• Food knowledge and experience creating menus for events.
• Knowledge of marketing and promoting events and conferences.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task; strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming.
• Analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options.
• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars.
• Liaising with contacts to offer services that would increase revenue.
• Analyzing processes and recommending changes for more efficient coordination of operations.
• Preparing cost estimates for clients.
• Monitoring activities on-location of film shoots to ensure contracts are fulfilled.
• Disseminating event-related information.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 09/17/2026

Req ID: 50226

Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga

Department: UTM: Hospitality and Ancillary Services

Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)

Position Number: 00042808

Existing Vacancy: Yes

About us

The university’s second largest division, U of T Mississauga has 17 academic departments and offers 156 programs in 92 areas of study. Home to approximately 15,000 students and over 1,000 faculty and staff, the campus houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, Centre for Medicinal Chemistry and Institute for Management and Innovation. With its distinctive interdisciplinary programs such as forensic sciences and biomedical communications, U of T Mississauga offers a broad array of continuing education programs and professional masters programs. Established in 1967, the campus features award-winning architecture, robust community partnerships and a dynamic student environment set amongst 225 acres along the Credit River in Mississauga.

Your opportunity

The Hospitality and Retail Services Department is committed to providing value to the University of Toronto Mississauga community through the provision of dining, event planning, retail and postal services. We strive for excellence in the delivery of these services. Our goal is to contribute to the success of each University of Toronto Mississauga community member.

Under the general supervision of the Manager, Conference and Special Events, the Special Events Coordinator develops and executes all aspects of event plans and conferences, from initial planning and contracts to set‑ups, bedroom and meeting room and classroom bookings, food service, and closing. The Coordinator plans details for a variety of key internal and external events and handles post‑event follow‑up, preparing service contracts and invoices using templates.

Your responsibilities will include

• Determining logistical details and activities for events and/or programming
• Analyzing client needs and making recommendations on event logistics and options
• Coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars
• Liaising with contacts to offer services that would increase revenue
• Analyzing processes and recommending changes for more efficient coordination of operations
• Preparing cost estimates for clients
• Monitoring activities on‑location of film shoots to ensure contracts are fulfilled
• Disseminating event‑related information

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Minimum three years of related experience in event planning and execution, including hands on planning, organizing, executing and follow‑up.
• Experience providing expertise and recommendations to departments/clients, as well as experience working with internal and external service providers.
• Demonstrated experience planning and executing events for other departments, or comparable clients.
• Must have food knowledge and experience creating menus for events.
• Knowledge, experience and ability to market and promote events and conferences.
• Must have strong computer skills; experience in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other related software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated superior customer service skills.
• Ability to multi‑task; strong organizational skills.

To be successful in this role you will be:

• Cooperative
• Meticulous
• Problem solver
• Resourceful
• Responsible
• Team player

Closing Date: 09/25/2026, 11:59PM ET

Employee Group: USW

Appointment Type: Budget - Term

Schedule: Full-Time

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: USW Pay Band 10 -- $72,119. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $92,226. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.

Job Category: Hospitality

This is a 10-month term opportunity

Lived Experience Statement

Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.

Job descriptions are available upon request for internal applicants.