Events Coordinator #800-152-23 - North Bay, Canada - Ontario Northland

Ontario Northland

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North Bay, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

POSITION:
Events Coordinator

REPORTS TO:
Marketing Specialist

DEPARTMENT:
Marketing & Communications

LOCATION:
North Bay

REFERENCE:

WHO WE ARE:

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.

We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve.

We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation.

We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

The Events Coordinator works with a team to plan, coordinate and execute events that consistently elevate the Ontario Northland brand.

A focused role to ensure external stakeholders, like a prospective customer at a tradeshow or guests visiting a facility, have positive experiences.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working with the Marketing and Communications team, this role will help select events for Ontario Northland to participate in (such as tradeshows for the rail division, community events like holiday parades, job fairs, or customer outreach opportunities such as postsecondary student info days).
Coordinate the logistics by writing event plans that lists objectives, supplies needed, staffing requirements, setup/teardown, risks, etc. with health and safety in mind and corporate policies adhered to.
Work with the Communications and Issues Management Specialist to coordinate and execute government announcements or photo opportunities.
Set up some technical equipment and lighting to stage spaces.
Ensure that ONTC employees working tradeshow booths know how to best engage and interact with members of the public. This may include coaching and mentoring operational or desk workers that rarely work with the public.
Ensure guests are safe on Ontario Northland property by sharing safety information with guests prior to visit
Work with the Marketing Specialist in relation to event materials, merchandise and promotional items.
Conduct market research and provide data to support annual strategic planning
Highlight success stories from events by creating social media content and writing blog posts.
Collaborate with external parties and agencies
Technical knowhow to be able to host online events

REQUIREMENTS:

College Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or Business Administration

years experience in marketing, communications, public relations, preferably in a non-profit or government environment

Minimum 2 years' experience coordinating events
Valid driver's license and ability to travel
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Excellent writing and editing skills, capable of writing in different tones for different audiences.
Experience in campaign planning, execution, and reporting
Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
A motivated, selfstarter
Bilingualism is an asset

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:
Criminal record check, employment references, education verification.

Posting Date:
March 14, 2023

Acceptable file formats:
DOC, DOCX, PDF

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.