Full-Time
Event Planner
Posted on Jul 08
Nexus Immigration & Recruitment
Calgary, AB
Personal Suitability
Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Accurate; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Organized
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; Confirm and co-ordinate speakers; Assist in site selection and attend to related details; Assist in budget preparation; Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products; Co-ordinate media services; Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events; Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
Ability to Supervise 1 to 2 people
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail; Tight deadlines
Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle
Own Tools/Equipment Internet access; Cellular phone
Security and Safety Criminal record check
Planning and Management Skills
Research and design special events programs; Promote conference and meeting services or special events; Prepare, present and manage budgets; Prepare final financial and other reports; Plan for on-site offices; Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.); Plan for social events and guest programs; Plan for translation and interpretation services; Plan schedules, goals and objectives; Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits; Develop marketing and communication plans; Develop media strategies and public relations activities; Develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities; Develop registration systems and information materials; Develop and implement business plans; 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; Manage Event Logistics; Plan and oversee Webinars; Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
Additional Skills
Develop risk management plans; Develop and monitor emergency security plans; Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; Database software; MS Office; MS Outlook
Area of Work Experience
University or college; Trade associations; Tourism associations; Professional association or organization; Multi-purpose facilities; Community service organization; Business; Government department and/or agency
Number of Participants and Length of Activity 50-99 participants
Other Languages Vietnamese
Specific Skills
Advertise and/or promote products, sales or services
Experience 1 year to less than 2 years
Education College/CEGEP
Languages English
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