Event co-ordinator

Salary: $23.52/hour | Vacancy: 1

Work Location: 12514 124 street Edmonton, AB T5L 0N5

Employment groups: This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups: Indigenous people, Newcomers to Canada, Veterans, Visible minorities, Youth

Permanent employment, Full time for 40 hours per week

As soon as possible

Employment conditions: Day, Evening, Weekend, Shift, Overtime, Morning

Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Access; MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; MS Office; MS Outlook

Additional Skills

Develop risk management plans; Develop and monitor emergency security plans; Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers

Planning and Management Skills

Plan for on-site offices; Plan for social events and guest programs; Plan for traffic and crowd control and security; Plan schedules, goals and objectives; Inspect and select sites; Plan for VIP arrangements; Manage Event Logistics

Administrative and Coordination Skills

Administer revenues and expenditures and assist in preparing financial reports; Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment; Implement registration systems; Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services; Confirm and co-ordinate speakers; Assist in site selection and attend to related details; Assist in budget preparation; Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage; Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products; Co-ordinate media services; Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Ability to Supervise

5-10 people

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Organized

How to apply

By email

resume.caterings@gmail.com

Who can apply to this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
• Other candidates with or without a valid Canadian work permit.