Event director Jobs in Calgary, AB

Career Opportunity

The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre is seeking a proactive and resourceful Event Coordinator. Reporting to the Director, Event Management, the event coordinator will focus on creating and managing event floor plans, auditing event details for accuracy and consistency, and providing administrative support to the Event Management team. Additionally, the role will serve as a point of contact for clients coordinating meetings and events with shorter lead times and lower complexity.

Duties and Responsibilities

TEAM SUPPORT

• Support the team with creating and updating floor plans using Vectorworks software
• Respond to client inquiries and provide timely communication
• Assist Event Managers in all aspects of the event cycle for larger-scale conventions, meetings, banquets, and tradeshows—including event plans, floor plans, and entering departmental work orders
• Manage the events calendar for updates and space management demand
• Audit event details to ensure accuracy and consistency across documentation and team workflows
• Create internal reports to support planning, execution, and post-event analysis
• Analyze client feedback to identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Perform other administrative and support duties as required

EVENT MANAGEMENT

Job-Related Skills

Core Competencies

Analytical Thinking - Able to break down raw information and undefined problems into specific, workable components that identify the issues at hand. Makes logical conclusions, anticipates obstacles, and considers different approaches to the decision‑making process.

Building Relationships - Builds both formal and informal professional relationships. Maintains and fosters relationships within, across, and external to organizational boundaries. Obtains and shares information, ideas, and problems. Solicits advise support, championship, sponsorship, and commitment that result in smooth transitions of change and the development of mutually acceptable solutions.

Collaboration - Collaborates with other members of formal and informal groups to pursue common missions, visions, values, and mutual goals. Places team needs and priorities above individual needs. Involves others in making decisions that affect them. Draws on colleagues’ strengths and gives credit to others’ contributions and achievements.

Communications for Results - Clearly and effectively transmits technical and business concepts, ideas, feelings, opinions, and conclusions orally and in writing. Listens attentively and for comprehension. Reinforces words through empathetic body language and tone.

Project Management - Given project to coordinate. Oversees projects with minimal scope, influence, risk, cost, and stakeholder(s). Manages one or more projects.

Thoroughness - Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy. Defines and organizes tasks, responsibilities, and priorities. Takes responsibility for timely completion.

Education

Experience & Assets

Core Company Success Traits

The Calgary TELUS Convention Centre :

As a registered Living Wage Employer in the Province of Alberta, we are committed to paying our employees a living wage, allowing them to meet basic living needs and participate in their communities.

The Convention Center offers a comprehensive salary and benefits program that includes life and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability, health and dental benefits, travel medical emergency insurance, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, pension plan, flex and bonus hours, wellness programs, educational opportunities, and access to a fitness center.

Individuals interested in applying for this position can apply by submitting a resume and cover letter online at https : / / calgary-convention.com / careers / . This is an internal / external job posting and will close by 12 : 00 PM, November 21, 2025. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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