Our client in Downtown Ottawa, an established association, is seeking a Bilingual Event Coordinator to join their team for an 18 month maternity leave contract. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days a week on-site. The role offers great work-life balance, and the chance to join a friendly team!
Roles and Responsibilities
-Support with planning and coordination of Annual Conference
-Support with program development
-Work cross-functionally with committees, other team members, and guest speakers
-Correspondence management
-Assist with event logistics such as booking speakers, invoicing, etc.
-Monitor compliance
-Scheduling and meeting coordination
-Arrange for catering and equipment
-Support with internal and external communication
-Troubleshoot on-site event issues as needed
-Assist with coordination of professional development requirements
-Maintain and update the internal database
-Process registrations
-Other related tasks as required
Qualifications and Skills
-Must have a post-secondary degree or diploma, ideally in Event Planning or a similar field
-Must have a minimum of two years of Event Coordination experience
-Experience working in a regulatory body or non-profit/association is strongly preferred
-Must be fully bilingual (written and verbal) in French
-Must be proficient in MS Office, Zoom, Adobe, and Teams
-Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
-Must be able to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
-Must have strong problem-solving skills
-Must be able to travel within Canada for the one week annual conference and support on-site.
-Must have excellent communication skills