Special Events Coordinator

City of Parksville
Special Events Coordinator

POSTING#: 23-30
STATUS:Permanent, Full-time
WAGERATE: $36.34 per hour (2022 rates)
HOURSOF WORK: 35-hour work week
WORKSCHEDULE: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
The City of Parksville is located on the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Nations, home to the Snaw-Naw-As First Nation and the Qualicum First Nation.
The City of Parksville is an active community of urban professionals, families with young children, and retirees who have chosen to live in our community for a quality of life and the region's inspiring natural environment. Nestled on Vancouver Island’s east coast, 13,000 residents call Parksville home. We are committed to being the city of choice for ourselves, our employees and future generations to come.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Manager of Communications, the Special Events Coordinator administers, and coordinates organized events and gatherings on City property, both public and City hosted. The incumbent will liaise with event organizers to coordinate the intake, review and booking of special event applications and supporting documentation and will ensure payment of event fees and deposits. The coordinator exercises considerable independence and judgement in ensuring adherence to City bylaws and policies, and in coordinating various event requirements with departmental staff. The incumbent will attend events, and hours of work may be outside of regular City business hours.
Required Qualifications

• Minimum two year completed post-secondary education in event management, marketing, tourism, recreation, business or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Possession of a valid BC Driver’s License Class 5 and good driving record
• Minimum three years’ experience in event coordination, including leading large-scale events, preferably in a public sector setting.

At the City’s discretion, a similar combination of skills, education and experience may be considered.
See job description for full details.
This is a CUPE Local 401 Position.
Candidates must be able to legally work in Canada to be considered.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to HR@parksville.ca by 4 pm, December 29, 2023. Please include the job posting / title in the subject line.
The City of Parksville thanks you for your interest and regrets that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Description - Special Events Coordinator