event planner

Education: College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience. Tasks: Assist in preparing financial reports. Promote conference and meeting services or special events. 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. 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. Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details. Co-ordinate media services. Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events. Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services. Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment. Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits. Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.). Plan for social events and guest programs. Prepare final financial and other reports. Manage Event Logistics. Develop and implement business plans. Negotiate with clients for catering or use of facilities. Inspect sites or facilities to ensure safety and cleanliness standards. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Standing for extended periods. Bending, crouching, kneeling. Personal suitability: Accurate. Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Team player. Time management. Ability to multitask. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Night. Day. Weekend. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Other benefits. Location 245 Queens Quay West North Building Toronto , ON M5J 2K9 Work location On site Salary $ 56,500 YEAR annually / 30 hours per week Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time Early morning, Morning, Day, Evening, Night, Weekend Starts as soon as possible Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits vacancies 2 vacancies Source Job Bank #3651937 Various locations 245 Queens Quay West North Building