Event Coordinator | Electro Federation Canada (EFC)

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is seeking an Event Coordinator.

EFC is a not-for-profit industry association that represents Canada’s most innovative electrical manufacturers, distributors and sales agencies. Our member companies provide leading-edge products and services that help power a changing world - everything from the electrical grid, industrial automation, robotics, intelligent buildings, and the electrification of transportation. Explore how we are powering our changing world: view video.

 The Electrical industry is at the forefront of driving innovation and has established a solid footprint in Canada:

 Economic Growth: EFC member companies jointly contribute over $10 billion to the Canadian economy and employ over 43,000 workers in more than 1,400 facilities across the country.

 Environmental Impact: Our industry’s electrical products are essential in homes, office buildings, factories, and other infrastructure. Our energy-efficient and sustainable solutions, such as LED lighting, sensors, controls, transformers and electric heaters, allow Canadians to be more environmentally conscious and reduce their energy footprint at home, work and play.

 Social Responsibility: Our members have contributed over $500k to Habitat for Humanity to help families build stability and independence through affordable homeownership. Our industry has also invested $1.5 million in scholarship funding since 2005, providing Canadian post-secondary students with a jump-start on their academic learning.

Join us and become part of Canada’s electrical industry!

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Position: Events Coordinator

Location: Toronto, Ontario

Employment Type: Full Time

Electro-Federation Canada is searching for an Events Coordinator. This position primarily encompasses 50% events coordination, 50% event and program administration. The Coordinator will assist the Director, National Events in supporting a multitude of programs and events throughout the year, including golf tournaments, national conference, seminars, gala, networking events and education seminars and forums. Reporting to the Director, National Events, the coordinator will primarily be responsible for the following key tasks:

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop an event planning timeline covering logistical processes.
• Respond to inquiries from members and non-members regarding event offerings, registration, and event related information.
• Create registration details on event management platform (Cvent), logistical event preparation, inventory, and ordering supplies.
• Registration support for all events, including the annual national conference.
• Ability to problem solve and time manage multiple programs and a variety of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely program execution.
• Organize pack, load, or ship for event programs.
• Work alongside with venues, caterers, suppliers, and related vendors.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and research, with occasional related errands to complete event requirements.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure compliance of corporate branding guidelines, promotion of events and align with the department’s objectives.  

Required qualifications: The successful candidate will have:

• Professional customer service experience.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an event management role, including office administration.
• Due to the nature of the off-site event locations, access to a vehicle is required, plus a valid G driver’s license.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet set deadlines in accordance with project objectives.
• Superior editing, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Strong attention to detail with precise, accurate and clear presentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, MS Dynamics, Constant Contact).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of event management software (Cvent), is an asset.
• Proficient in French is an asset.

Assets:
Why you'll love working at EFC:

• Competitive employment package
• Flexible working schedule
• Onsite gym
• Summer hours
• Dynamic team
• Open-concept, state-of-the-art office environment
• Winner of multiple Best Place to Work awards.

The position offers a competitive employment package and compensation commensurate with experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Electro-Federation Canada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Accordingly, reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in relation to the materials or processes we use in the recruitment process. 

If you are highly organized, outgoing, have a passion for logistical details, enjoy working in a collaborative team environment while wanting to further develop your events management skills within a progressive organization, then please apply!