Event Coordinator (Term)

The RBC Convention Centre invites applications for the following position:

EVENT COORDINATOR (TERM)
Full-time – One (1) Year Term
Hours: Shift times may vary based on business volume

Are you interested in joining a dynamic team? Imagine yourself here! As the premier event facility in downtown Winnipeg, we have the right space, creative expertise, and dedicated staff to make any event a memorable one.

As the Event Coordinator (EC), you will play an integral role in supporting clients for all aspects of their event and the coordination of services ensuring a successful outcome. Your responsibilities will encompass consultation with the client, and the timely planning and communication of all service requirements. The Event Coordinator evaluates the client’s needs and proposes solutions for food and beverage, set-up, and all other services provided by the Centre, and outside service providers. Banquet and menu planning are important components of the Event Coordinator’s duties.

The successful candidate will have completed a post-secondary program in hospitality management or event planning, and experience in event management, catering, or operations, complimented with strong time management, attention to detail, and organizational skills. Candidate will have a strong working knowledge of computer systems and applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word and Teams. Knowledge of event management and floor plan programs would be considered an asset. The ability to demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, and a thorough working knowledge of event coordination and execution are critical requirements.

In this position, you will report directly to the Manager, Event Services, while also partnering closely with the Banquets team, and other members of the Events Services department. As an ambassador of the Centre, your collaboration will add to the successful execution of events while contributing to our local tourism industry.

Come join our team as we create outstanding experiences. Every event. Every guest. Every day.

This is a scheduled position, subject to flex time arrangements, with salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Convention Centre Corporation and the Canadian Union of Public Employees – Local 500.

We encourage you to submit a resume by clicking “Apply Now”. We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, age genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

The RBC Convention Centre has a vaccination policy in place. All applicants are required to comply with this policy, and it will be administered in accordance with the Human Rights Code.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $64,468.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-02-05