QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Hospitality and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience, with supervisory capacity, in a facilities services or hospitality environment with project/event coordination and administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of Event Planning and Coordination standards and best practices.
• Knowledge and experience with procurement procedures and contracts.
• Solid understanding and experience with coordinating porter and cleaning services.
• Knowledge of a variety of conflict resolution techniques and their appropriate application.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with service providers and contractors.
• Sound knowledge of food service health and safety practices.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment, exercising confidentiality, sensitivity, tact, and discretion.
• Experience with utilizing room booking software applications.
• Superior planning, time and task management and co-ordination skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills to interact with external clients, event attendees, senior management and board members.
• Experience with utilizing room booking software applications.
• Knowledge and experience with creating furniture setup diagrams.
• Demonstrate proficiency in MS Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and various internet browsers.

The Corporate Events Planner is responsible for the planning, scheduling, coordination, and delivery of a wide variety of high-profile internal and external events, receptions, programs, and/or meetings, including Committee and Convocation meetings. Under the direction of the Manager, Design, Construction and Events (“Manager”), the incumbent provides logistical and consultative services to internal and external clients regarding bookable event spaces and service offerings.