Event Planner - Diamond Alumni Centre

Position: Event Planner - Diamond Alumni Center

Location: Simon Fraser University (Burnaby, BC)

Salary: $65,000

Additional benefits: 3 weeks vacation, excellent healthcare benefits (effective day 1), RRSP matching plan

Education Benefits:

A tuition waiver program for employees of eligible contract service providers and their eligible family members: spouses and dependents under twenty-five (25) years of age, who are enrolled in undergraduate and graduate

Access to certain on-campus services, such as the library and recreation facilities, community building activities/events; and

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

An employee of an eligible contracted service provider who wants to access the on-campus benefits will be asked to obtain a letter of attestation from your employer.

This letter will confirm:

• The employee works directly for the contracted service provider on a continuing basis at premises owned or leased by SFU
• In connection with such work, the average number of hours the employee is expected to work on a bi[1]weekly basis during the then upcoming academic semester;
• The percentage of a full-time equivalency, based on a full-time equivalency of 70 bi-weekly hours, represented by the hours the employee is expected to work; and
• The dates during which the employee has worked for the contracted service provider while the employee has been working at premises owned or leased by SFU.

Overview: We are currently recruiting for a dynamic and talented Event Planner with exceptional people skills to join our events team.

As the Event Planner, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the events.

Imagine creating a place where tomorrow’s leaders, big thinkers, and dreamers gather. Join us and know that you make it possible for others to learn, grow, and discover. Because of what we do, students and faculty share so much more than a meal. And that’s why this is so much more than a job. Right now we’re hiring a Event Planner.

Duties:

With a “Can Do” attitude and a “Passion for Excellence”, the Event Planner provides the best experience for our clients and event attendees:

• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, associates and suppliers.
• Hire, train and schedule associates and be actively involved in the development of service.
• Ensure each Wedding function is well planned and prepared, successfully carried-out and financially sound.
• Ensure specifications and requests of each Wedding event are communicated and executed down the channel effectively.
• Identify and resolve event issues to minimize complications.

Required: (please only apply if you meet all required qualifications):

• Strong catering industry experience working within hotels or catering companies
• Strong hands on and planning experience of the event planning process as well with weddings.]
• Well rounded at all stages of: Client Management, Planning, Execution, Closure & Follow up)
• Customer focused: a friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine interest in providing excellent customer service
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effectively manage time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Superior attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships and work cooperatively with team members
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Able to work in a fast paced environment with changing work priorities
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

Thank you for your interest in a career with Compass Group!

Compass Group Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and representative workforce and an inclusive work environment where all employees are treated fairly, which includes accommodation. Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Assurance (HSEQ) is a guiding principle in all decisions we make. Safeguarding the health and safety of our people and customers is essential to the success of our business.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will consider your resume for additional opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Discounted or free food
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Work Location: In person