Community Events Coordinator

Recreation and Community Safety
Mount Pearl is a vibrant, progressive community with an exceptional quality of community life and a strong sense of home. We are home to 23,000 people who live, work and play here and our economy is dynamic and rooted in innovation and excellence. We are seeking a person who is strategically focused on the continual growth and community development of Mount Pearl.
The Role

Reporting to the Director of Recreation and Community Safety, the Community Events Coordinator is responsible for the development, coordination, recommendation, facilitation, implementation, and evaluation of City sponsored, inclusive events and programs to ensure a healthy, culturally diverse and engaged community. The role includes building relationships with related community volunteers, organizations, city staff and sponsors.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Recreation, Event Management or related area; supplemented by three to five years of experience in the development and delivery of effective programs and events; or sufficient qualifications as determined by assessment.

The City offers a respectful, safe and exciting work environment focused on public service; competitive compensation of $61,356 - $79,766; comprehensive programs in health and wellness; and a defined benefit pension with transfer-in options.

Interested applicants may apply, in confidence, by submitting an application through our website’s Public Opportunities page (mountpearl.ca).

The City thanks all interested applicants. Selected applicants will be notified if invited for an interview.