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Our growing construction company Corey Holdings is
seeking a qualified Special Events Planner to help
us plan events over the next 2-3 years.
One (1) Position available.
Location of work: 377 Fifth Avenue North, Yorkton.
-Co-ordinate services for events, such as
accommodation and transportation for participants,
conference and other facilities, catering,
signage, displays, special needs requirements,
audio-visual equipment, printing and security
-Organize registration of participants, prepare
programs and promotional material, and publicize
events
-Plan entertainment and social gatherings for
participants
-Hire, train and supervise support staff required
for events
-Ensure compliance with required by-laws
-Negotiate contracts for services, approve
suppliers' invoices, maintain financial records,
review final billing submitted to clients for
events and prepare reports.
Wage rate: 12.25 per hour depending on experience
- Full time position
Location : Yorkton, SK,
Please apply via email. Qualified candidates will
be contacted.
Education: University Degree in related field.
Certification relating to Event Planning is
preferred.
Work experience: Minimum 6 months Canadian
experience as Event Planner.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Special events co-ordinator certification
Additional Skills
- Recruit and supervise volunteers
Type Of Experience
- Special events
Work Experience
- University or college
- Conference and meeting planning companies
Planning and Management Skills
- Promote conference and meeting services or special events
- Prepare, present and manage budgets
- Plan for social events and guest programs
- Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
- Develop marketing and communication plans
- Develop media strategies and public relations activities
- Develop business plans
Main Responsibility
- Planning and management
- Co-ordination
Coordination Skills
- Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
- Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
- Coordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Coordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
- Assist in site selection and attend to related details