Faculty / Division : Faculty of Pharmacy
Department : Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Position Number : 00054406
Description : About us :
The Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto is Canada’s top faculty of pharmacy and is ranked among the top in the world. We bring together Canada’s leading scientists, researchers, and educators in the heart of Toronto’s innovation and health research ecosystem. We advance professional pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical science through world-leading education and research and are recognized worldwide for our outstanding scholarship, ingenuity, creativity, and impact.
Our faculty, students, staff, and alumni come together to create a vibrant and collaborative environment rich in possibilities. We are at the forefront of redefining pharmacy’s impact in health care and developing the capacity of pharmaceutical science to pinpoint better therapeutic targets, create new ways of building medications, and ensure medication use is safe and effective.
We are committed to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering an environment where each member of our community can achieve their full potential.
Your opportunity :
Reporting to the Manager, Alumni Relations, the Events Coordinator plays a key role in delivering high-quality, professional events. The successful candidate will work closely with units across the faculty, including Advancement, Facilities, Dean’s office and education program staff to oversee all event logistics, including collaborating on cost estimates, catering, room bookings and other facilities needs, including audio visual requirements.
Acting as the first point of contact, the Events Coordinator is responsible for conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities, adhering to Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy policies and procedures; coordinating the schedule for program and event calendars and determining logistical details and activities for events and / or programming. The position will be responsible for resolving issues that may occur during events and escalating problems as required. Conducting post-event evaluation, analysis and recommendations for changes. Coordinating the preparation and distribution of promotional / outreach materials. Maintaining information on digital platforms and in databases, as well as generating reports
Your responsibilities will include :
Building and strengthening relationships with stakeholders and partners of strategic importance
Conceptualizing, organizing and executing event activities
Overseeing the implementation of event plans and activities
Developing content for marketing and / or promotional materials
Providing some care to prevent physical or emotional injury or harm
Directing the activities of casual staff
Essential Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree or acceptable combination of equivalent experience
Minimum three years related experience with event planning and all aspects of event production, including creating schedules, collaborating on cost estimates & briefing documents
Experience motivating and guiding volunteers as well as soliciting and building relationships with vendors
Excellent computer skills, including strong proficiency in MS Office, databases, website and content management systems, design & presentation software
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills
Excellent demonstrated interpersonal skills, judgment, and tact
Superior organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong public relations skills, relationship building and maintaining
Ability to conceptualize and deliver events that meet strategic goals
Ability to manage a variable and changing workload involving multiple projects & priorities
Demonstrated initiative and reliability
Experience disseminating information via social media and maintaining and updating information on digital platforms
Ability to maintain an events budget
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which allows for after-hours events and meetings, is a must
Ability to lift, carry, or hold weights of more than 25 lbs
Assets (Nonessential) :
Familiarity with the University of Toronto, as well as general knowledge of the post-secondary education system
To be successful in this role, you will be :
Cooperative
Organized
Possess a positive attitude
Resourceful
Notes :
This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to the University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the University of Toronto's Alternative Work Arrangements Guideline
This is a term position for 14 months
Closing Date : 07 / 15 / 2025, 11 : 59PM ET
Employee Group : USW
Appointment Type : Budget - Term
Schedule : Full Time (8 : 45 AM - 5 : 00PM). Occasional weekend and evening availability may be required
USW Pay Band 10 $70,844. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $90,595. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation / Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category : Administrative / Managerial
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.
Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .
Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.
The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.
If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [emailprotected] .
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