Currie Communications Ltd., is a national award winning event management company known for its creativity and strong organizational ability. curriecommunications has been a long-standing member of the Edmonton business community since 1993 and is the oldest event management company in Edmonton with its original owner still in place. The company specializes in corporate event planning providing event management services in the following areas:

• Awards program management
• Conference planning and management
• Signature fundraising events
• Grand Openings
• Meetings, seminars, symposia planning and management
• Trade show planning and management
• Stakeholder Appreciation events
• Annual General Meetings

curriecommunications has won the following awards:

• You’re Welcome Award for Outstanding Event & Meeting Services from Edmonton Tourism
• Premier’s Award of Excellence from the Alberta Government
• Best Conference Award (Winner) from the Canadian Event Industry Awards
• Best Corporate Team Building Award (Finalist) from the Canadian Event Industry Awards
• Best Fund Raising Event (Finalist) from the Canadian Event Industry Awards
• Producer of the Year (Runner Up) from the Canadian Event Industry Awards

Currie Communications is seeking an Event Manager to work with the organization on a full-time basis for a contract period of 11 months, effective immediately. Contract could possibly lead into a full time position. Salary is negotiable. Interested candidates to send their resume and salary expectations to Joan Currie at using the email address listed above.  Below are the roles and responsibilities of the contract position.

JOB Opportunity – Event Manager


General Overview:
Reporting directly to the President and Managing Partner of Currie Communications, this position is responsible for providing and executing professional event management services to any/all clients. As an Event Manager, this position leads by example in their work ethic, professional conduct and seamless approach to getting the job done.


Duties & Responsibilities:

• Positive attitude, accountable and takes management responsibilities seriously.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work with little or no supervision, execute deadlines and deliver results.
• Willingness to take direction and manage constructive criticism.
• Punctual, reliable and demonstrates the willingness to go the extra mile.
• Willing to further education and professional development.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required – i.e. Tradeshows, conferences, gala events etc. (overtime and out of town work when required).
• Strong project management skills to plan, execute and follow up on multiple events simultaneously
• Ability to construct proposals, execute critical paths, implement budgets, manage internal and external relationships which may include high profile clients, suppliers, sponsors, speakers and others that play a role in functional or event practices.
• Manages all logistical matters relative to a successful event including but not limited to invitations, tracking expenditures, client databases, hospitality venues, internal and external communication, tracking follow-up activities and pipeline management to measure results of events.
• Flexibility to manage events varying in scope from being repetitive in nature to complex.
• Responsible for coaching and mentoring junior planners and administrative staff needed to execute events
• Manager seeks input on critical decisions from the Managing Partner and/or other staff as required.


Requirements & Qualifications:
• A minimum of four years of Event Management experience with strong communication skills (verbal and written) and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Certification as CMP or CMM would be an asset but is not a requirement.
• Demonstrates professional work ethic.
• Well groomed for business/casual business office (no athletic gear or sweat pants/.shirts, piercings, noticeable tattoos, etc.)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Due to the nature of the ‘Alberta Market’ requirements, long hours may be required from time to time.
 

Please send resume or contact Joan Currie - President Currie Communications Ltd.

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