event planner

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Tasks

• Promote conference and meeting services or special events
• Inspect and select sites
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Develop financial procedures
• Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
• Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
• Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Research and design special events programs
• Plan for VIP arrangements
• Plan for translation and interpretation services
• Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Prepare final financial and other reports
• Manage Event Logistics
• Plan and oversee Webinars
• Identify human resources requirements
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Office
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word

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
• Ability to multitask

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years
• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 hours per week