Lead Coordinator, Event Management

University of Ottawa • Ottawa, ON

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About The Position

Welcome to the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, the first and largest bilingual medical faculty in Canada. Our learners have access to state-of-the art facilities and specialized institutions as they learn alongside world-class physicians and scientists. Consistently ranked among the top 10 medical schools in Canada, our faculty is among the top faculties of medicine in the world for research impact in biomedical and health sciences.

Position purpose: Plans, manages and promotes events that engage alumni, raise awareness in the community, foster ties between strategic partners and the academic community, and support recruitment, fundraising and research activities.

Requirements

• College diploma in marketing, event management, fundraising, or communications, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Minimum five years’ experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to formulate creative ideas and to analyze, evaluate and negotiate details to create a successful event
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Self-reliance and good judgment
• Project management experience
• Experience in supervising teams and volunteers
• Knowledge of budget management policies and practices
• Strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of computer systems and software such as Windows, word processors, web applications and graphic design software, social media platforms, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, internet browsers and email
• Bilingualism – French and English (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Plans events: Plans and designs, for the entire faculty or service, various on- and off-campus events that engage alumni, raise awareness in the community, build ties between strategic partners and the academic community, and support recruitment, fundraising and research activities. To this end, discusses with clients, identifies requirements and deadlines, sets budgets, plans and coordinates all the steps required to conduct the event.
• Manages events: Organizes and manages all the logistics surrounding events, such as reservations, rentals, registration and invitations, catering services, equipment installation and set up of spaces. Supervises the running of these events and remains available to resolve any problems that might arise. Welcomes guests and acts as University representative and host for each event.
• Supervises others: Hires and trains individuals, such as volunteers and caterers, and coordinates and supervises their work to ensure that they carry out their duties as directed and to the required standard.
• Manages budgets: Manages budgets related to the organization and running of events, while staying within budget limits and complying with related policies, regulations and procedures.
• Advertising: Participates in planning and designing the marketing plans required to conduct events and maximize stakeholder awareness and participation.

Benefits

• The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees