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conference coordinator
Posted on August 29, 2024 by Employer details Venue West Conference Services Ltd.
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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Remote location. Tasks: 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 shipping, receiving and storage. Assist in budget preparation. Assist in site selection and attend to related details. Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details. Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events. Confirm and co-ordinate speakers. Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services. 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 social events and guest programs. Prepare final financial and other reports. Manage Event Logistics. Plan and oversee Webinars. Supervision: Committees. Contractors. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Office. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Area of work experience: Conference and meeting planning companies. Professional association or organization. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Attention to detail. Tight deadlines. Fast-paced environment. Personal suitability: Accurate. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Initiative. Organized. Team player. Time management. Ability to multitask. Screening questions: Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?. Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?. Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Workplace information: Remote. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Other benefits: Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).- LocationRemote based in Ottawa, ON
- Workplace information Remote
- Salary$24.00 to $26.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Day
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3059680
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
Remote
Work must be done remotely. There’s no office space provided.
Work setting
- Remote location
Responsibilities
Tasks
- 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 shipping, receiving and storage
- Assist in budget preparation
- Assist in site selection and attend to related details
- Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
- Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
- 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 social events and guest programs
- Prepare final financial and other reports
- Manage Event Logistics
- Plan and oversee Webinars
Supervision
- Committees
- Contractors
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Office
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
Area of work experience
- Conference and meeting planning companies
- Professional association or organization
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Willing to travel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Attention to detail
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Organized
- Team player
- Time management
- Ability to multitask
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
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