Events specialist
City of Brampton’s Corporate Support Services department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Events specialist. City of Brampton’s Corporate Support Services department is the administrative hub ensuring the seamless functioning of municipal operations. Responsible for human resources, finance, and information technology, it plays a pivotal role in supporting various municipal services. Through efficient resource management and strategic planning, it contributes to the overall effectiveness and functionality of the City. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Brampton
Department: Corporate Support Services
Position: Events specialist
No of Vacancies: 2
Salary: $73473.40 annually
Salary Grade: 8
Employment Type: Temporary (6 month contract)
Job Category: Union
Job Industry: Government and Public Sector
Location: 34 Charters Rd, Brampton, ON L6V 2S5, Canada
Shift: 35 hour workweek
Job ID: 2023-8017
Posting Number: 105593
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years of experience in a municipal or community related public relations environment
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have strong organizational and time management skills, Regular access to a vehicle and able to work independently and as part of a team
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have completed a program of over one (1) and up to two (2) years in Tourism and Hospitality Management – Event Planning, Special Events Planning, Public Relations, or equivalent
- The candidates should demonstrate proven experience in major special event planning and execution in a project team environment
- The candidates should have possession of a valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver’s licence and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
- The candidates should possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with superior customer service/public relations skills. Additionally, they should have excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with community groups and/or the private sector, other levels of government
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide service excellence to stakeholders and participants in the delivery of various City of Brampton special events and festivals
- The candidates should be able to ensure a proactive approach to program delivery of new and existing events that meet the needs of the community
- The candidates should be able to be responsible for the planning and implementation of City of Brampton special events, festivals, and corporate programs
- The candidates should be able to attend and ensure the seamless execution of assigned events, assisting in event set-up and takedown, and addressing and resolving issues
- The candidates should be able to collaborate with the Senior Events Specialists in the planning and execution of City events as required
- The candidates should be able to assist Strategic Communications with the planning, delivery, and communication strategies related to special events, festivals, and corporate programs and assist and support the Festivals and Special Events team
- The candidates should be able to liaise with various community groups, suppliers, and businesses to develop and/or enhance community relationships when planning and producing events and perform additional similar and related duties as assigned
- The candidates should be able to ensure programming excellence by researching, designing, and developing new events and enhancing existing events and report on attendance numbers, trends, target achievements, and areas for growth
- The candidates should be able to ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures and responsible for updating and maintaining the corporate event database and provide timely follow-up to customer service issues
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number 105593) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!