The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.
Our Events & Programming Department is looking for a dedicated Event Coordinator to join the team.
Position Responsibilities
Event planning and coordination
- Lead the administrative, planning, development, controlling, and execution of events, as assigned.
- Coordinate event logistics.
- Work with relevant stakeholders to determine staffing levels and security requirements.
- Connect clients with service providers (catering, box office, production, etc.).
- Ensure clients account for essential details that may be overlooked in the planning process.
- Support the department administratively as required).
Compliance, Safety, and Operational Oversight
- Prep venue before events, including guest way finding signage, vendor information, and setup.
- Liaise with internal departments and vendors to coordinate setups and take downs.
- Provide leadership as the primary contact during events, including emergencies.
- Willingness and ability to adapt role based on event dynamics.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement
- Manage vendor relations and coordinate service providers.
- Assist clients in identifying event needs and overlooked details.
- Promote City venues and pursue new client and revenue opportunities.
Qualifications
- Two years of event planning experience
- Certificate or diploma in marketing, events, or related field is an asset
- Pro-Serve
- Standard First Aid
Hours
The standard workweek consists of an average of 35 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.
Compensation
Starting salary $29.88 per hour as per the Out-of-Scope Agreement.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)
Diversity & Inclusion
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.
Selection Process
We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.
1. To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
2. Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
- This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
- This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
- This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.
To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.
