Events Supervisor

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Written By Nathalie Gauthier
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Athabasca Tribal Council

Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) serves five First Nations communities by providing innovative programs and services that enrich the well-being, health, and prosperity of children and families. ATC is committed to ensuring the protection of Indigenous rights, Treaty Rights, and Traditional Territories. In collaboration with our various departments and five Nations, we provide multi-service delivery to support a thriving, healthy, and self-reliant future for Cree and Dene people.

Job Summary

Athabasca Tribal Council (ATC) is recruiting for an Events Supervisor who will be responsible for the planning, design, and overall coordination of Corporate Events. The position requires a high level of attention to detail, exceptional communication, and organizational skills. In addition, a key component of this position is the promotion of volunteering opportunities to the public and maintaining a positive image of the organization within the community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operationally plan internal and external events.

  • Supervise and maintain day to day operations of events team.

  • Build an Event Communication Plan and Multi-year Calendar which outlines the vision for internal and external events.

  • Research, formulate and submit funding applications to support programs and events activities.

  • Develops and recommends events best practices and procedures across the organization.

  • Develops and recommends volunteer strategy for events.

  • Oversight of events concepts, designs, and coordination of internal/external communication and promotional materials.

  • Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders and sponsorships.

  • Maintain brand standards in all communications (government and industry sponsorships)

  • Promote the involvement of staff through internal communications.

  • Monthly briefing report compiled and presented to the management team.

  • Consult with OHS to develop and implement a comprehensive safety plan for all events.

  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Post-secondary degree in a related field preferred.

  • 5+ years of management experience in events and capacity is required.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and have ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.

  • Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

  • Must have intermediate experience in MS office programs.

  • Ability to communicate in a friendly and informative manner with people from a wide variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and lifestyles.

  • Ability to supervise and train employees, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Check

  • Child Intervention Record Check

  • Class 5 Driver’s License and Drivers Abstractls.

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Dental care

  • Employee assistance program

  • Extended health care

  • Life insurance

  • On-site parking

  • Paid time off

  • RRSP match

  • Vision care

  • Wellness program

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  • We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purposes of employment equity, an Indigenous person is someone who identifies as First Nation, Inuit, or Métis. Based on this definition, are you an Indigenous person?

  • We encourage applicants to self-identify to support our efforts to broaden the diversity of applications; however, responses are voluntary and are not necessary to have your application considered by ATC. For the purpose of employment equity, members of visible minorities mean persons, other than Indigenous peoples, who are non-Caucasian in race or non-white in colour. Based on this definition, are you a member of a visible minority?

Experience:

  • Event Management: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Class 5 Drivers License (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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