Bilingual Meeting & Event Planner - Permanent - 18186

About The Opportunity

LRO is partnering with an international NGO to secure a Bilingual Meeting & Event Planner. Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Engagement, the Event Planner is part of a team responsible for planning and delivering events and conferences. The Meeting & Event Planner also supports the organization with other in-person and virtual events.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Contributes to the planning and delivery of the organization’s marquee event, with over 1000 attendees, together with multiple, smaller events and meetings
• Supports the conferences programs, speakers, catering audiovisual, meeting and exhibit space
• Works closely with the selected venue for accommodations, exhibit and breakout space and troubleshoots where necessary
• Develops supplier proposals and sponsorship and exhibitor packages
• Oversees event registration; both on line and on the day of the event
• Provides input to website promotion of conferences and events and contributes to the marketing and communication plans
• Monitors the expenses against the budget for compliance
  
  

About You

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Post secondary education in Event Management, Project Management or related discipline with preference to those with a CMP designation
• A minimum of four years of relevant experience
• Experience leading event logistics, including programming, audiovisual, food and beverage and accommodations
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and possess exceptional multi-tasking skills
• Experience working collaboratively, as part of a team
• Strong technical skills
• Bilingual (French/English) is mandatory
  
  

About the Job

This position is a full time/permanent position offering an annual salary of $63,000-$68,000 with a comprehensive benefits package that includes a retirement component. They are located downtown and offer a hybrid work arrangement that will see most employees in office once or twice weekly with occasional exceptions.

How To Apply

Please apply by clicking the "Apply Now” button and follow the instructions to submit your résumé. You can also apply by submitting your résumé directly to [email protected]. If you are already registered with us, please contact your Senior Recruiter. Please quote job 18186.

Thank you for your interest in this role. One of our Recruiters will be in touch with you if your profile meets the requirements for the role and the expectations of our clients. Please note that all candidates must be permitted to work in Canada to be considered for this opportunity.