convention and special events plannerConnex Telecommunications Inc. • Richmond Hill, ON, CA

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convention and special events planner

Connex Telecommunications Inc. • Richmond Hill, ON, CA

30+ days ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Durée de l'emploi: Permanent
Langue de travail: Anglais
Heures de travail: 40 hours per week
Education:
Expérience:

Education

College/CEGEP
Business/commerce, general
Tourism and travel services management
Hospitality administration/management, other
or equivalent experience

Tasks

Assist in preparing financial reports
Promote conference and meeting services or special events
Develop and monitor emergency security plans
Inspect and select sites
Develop marketing and communication plans
Develop media strategies and public relations activities
Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
Prepare, present and manage budgets
Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
Solicit event donors
Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
Assist in budget preparation
Assist in site selection and attend to related details
Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
Implement registration systems
Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
Plan schedules, goals and objectives
Develop registration systems and information materials
Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
Plan for social events and guest programs
Develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities
Manage Event Logistics

Supervision

Working groups
Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

Google Docs
Adobe Photoshop
MS Access
MS Excel
MS Office
MS Outlook
MS PowerPoint
MS Word
MS Windows
Tablet computer
MAC

Area of work experience

Business

Area of specialization

Telecommunications

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Attention to detail
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

Accurate
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Organized
Team player
Time management
Resourcefulness
Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

Morning
Day
Weekend
Overtime required

Workplace information

On the road job

Support for newcomers and refugees

Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for youths

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

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