Events Specialist - Brampton, Canada - City of Brampton

City of Brampton

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Brampton, Canada

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE:

EVENTS SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT:

CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

POSTING NUMBER:105593

NUMBER OF POSITIONS:2

JOB STATUS & DURATION:
Temporary 12-month contract

HOURS OF WORK:35 hour workweek

LOCATION:
Hybrid Model - when working onsite, you will report to the location of City Hall.

SALARY GRADE:8

SALARY RANGE:
1

ST

STEP:
$73,473.40 per annum

2

ND

STEP:
$77,350.00 per annum

JOB RATE:
$81,426.80 per annum

JOB TYPE:
Union

POSTING DATE:
August 29, 2023

CLOSING DATE:
September 9, 2023

AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reports to the Manager, Events & Protocol, as part of a team, this position will be responsible for providing service excellence to stakeholders and participants in the delivery of various City of Brampton special events and festivals.

This role is responsible to ensure a proactive approach to program delivery of new and existing events that meet the needs of the community.

Responsible for the planning & implementation of City of Brampton special events, festivals and corporate programs.
Attend and ensure the seamless execution of assigned events. Assist in event setup and takedown, address and resolve issues.
Collaborate with the Senior Events Specialists in the planning and execution of City events as required.
Assist and support the Festivals and Special Events team.
Assist Strategic Communications with the planning, delivery and communication strategies related to special events, festivals and corporate programs.
Liaise with various community groups, suppliers and businesses to develop and/or enhance community relationships when planning and producing events.
Ensure programming excellence by researching, designing and developing new events and enhancing existing events.
Report on attendance numbers, trends, target achievements and areas for growth.
Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
Responsible to update and maintain the corporate event database.
Provide timely followup to customer service issues.
Perform additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

***- High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional 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.

Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of experience in a municipal or community related public relations environment with proven experience in major special event planning and execution in a project team environment.
A valid, nonprobationary Ontario Class G driver's licence.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior customer service/public relations skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with community groups and/or the private sector, other levels of government.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Regular access to a vehicle.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.

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Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria._

Alternate formats will be provided upon request.

Interview:
Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

***As part of the corporation's Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.