| Community & Special Events Coordinator |
| Municipality: |
City of Abbotsford |
This posting closed on
August 20, 2021
at 5:00 PM
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| Job ID: |
J0721-0710 (Please quote job ID on resume when applying) |
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| Department: |
Innovation, Strategy & Intergovernmental Relations |
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| Job Description: |
The City of Abbotsford???s Innovation, Strategy & Intergovernmental Relations department is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual with proven skills and experience working in a fast-paced environment to join our team. Reporting to the Manager, Film and Special Events this position will work within our Economic Development team.
The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; along with good organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadline are essential to be successful in this role.
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| Duties: |
The Community & Special Events Coordinator ensures that submitted event applications are complete with supporting documents such as insurance, site maps, detailed vendor lists and all necessary plans approved by the City and outside agencies. The position reviews permit applications for general compliance with relevant City bylaws.
As the successful candidate you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating City events, ensuring the involvement of related City staff and representatives, volunteers, and contractors. The Coordinator exercises considerable independence and judgement in ensuring adherence to submission requirements. |
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| Educational Requirements: |
As our ideal candidate you will have:
??? Degree in Marketing, Promotions, Tourism, Event Planning or other related recognized
program plus successful completion of the Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) Essentials
course.
??? Five years??? experience in the field of events; including three years??? experience leading large
scale events, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
??? Valid Class 5 BC Drivers Licence.
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| Salary: |
This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $32.45 to $38.16 plus a percentage in lieu of all benefits including vacation and statutory holiday pay. |
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| Additional Information: |
This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $32.45 to $38.16 plus a percentage in lieu of all benefits including vacation and statutory holiday pay.
At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging yet rewarding environment for our employees to thrive.
To apply, please visit us online at: www.abbotsford.ca/careers
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| Web Address: |
www.abbotsford.ca |
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| Address: |
City of Abbotsford
32315 South Fraser Way
Abbotsford BC V2T 1W7 |
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| E-mail: |
employment@abbotsford.ca |
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| Fax: |
604-864-5541 |
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| Opening Date: |
July 28, 2021 08:30 AM |
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| Closing Date: |
August 20, 2021 05:00 PM |
