Workplace & Events Coordinator
- Calgary, AB, Canada
The expected compensation for this position is $20-$25 per hour, plus applicable benefits and other eligible incentives. · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- The expected compensation for this position is $20-$25 per hour, plus applicable benefits and other eligible incentives.
- Job type
- Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience coordinating events, workplace experiences, hospitality, client experiences or similar people-facing programs.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Are you the person who loves bringing people together and making an event come to life - while also being the welcoming face of an office?
We're looking for an energetic, organized and people-focused Workplace & Events Coordinator to help create an exceptional experience for our Edmonton team, clients and visitors. This is a hands-on role that combines front-desk reception, workplace coordination, and event planning. You'll welcome people into our office, coordinate meetings, and vendors, and take ownership of internal team events, client events and company initiatives - from finding the right venue and coordinating catering to managing the details that make the experience memorable.
A Day in the Life:
- Greeting staff and visitors in a professional and courteous manner, and directing to appropriate contact
- Plan and execute engaging internal events, team-building activities, and company initiatives
- Coordinate all logistics for external client events
- Administrative support for various teams in the branch
- Create branch communication including marketing materials for office and client events
- Source, evaluate, and secure optimal venues and meeting spaces for events
- Assist with new hire onboarding – including office organization, equipment setup, building tours, ID badge creation, etc.
- Meeting coordination including booking meeting rooms, catering orders, guest sign-in, hoteling station setups, etc.
- Manage Corporate Services phone and inbox, respond to inquiries, order gift cards, etc.
- Mail / courier processing and distribution
- Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of kitchen and boardrooms throughout the day
- Vendor liaison for all office related maintenance including supplies, HSE items, custodial, etc.
- Order and maintain office and coffee supplies inventory
- Monthly credit card reconciliation and generating expense reports
- Update sales CLM, documentation reviews and filing, other sales coordinator related duties
- Co-chair the HSE Committee, complete internal audits and inspections
What You Bring:
- 2+ years of experience coordinating events, workplace experiences, hospitality, client experiences or similar people-facing programs.
- Demonstrated experience planning and executing events - from initial idea and venue sourcing through logistics and day-of execution.
- Strong knowledge of Edmonton venues, restaurants, caterers and local event suppliers is an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), with a focus on customer service and relationships
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Teams, and CRM
- Certificate in Business Administration, Accounting Assistant, or equivalent is an asset
Why Work at Long View?
- Great people and culture
- Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness
- Fun is one of our core values
Pay Transparency:
The expected compensation for this position is $20-$25 per hour, plus applicable benefits and other eligible incentives.
Vacancy Status:
This Posting is for a current vacant role, and the successful candidate will be hired into an existing open position.
Artificial intelligence tools are used to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Welcome staff, clients, and visitors; coordinate meetings, office services, vendors, supplies, and onboarding. Plan and deliver internal and client events, support branch communications and administration, and co-chair the HSE Committee while completing audits and inspections.
Requirements
Applicants should have at least two years of experience coordinating events, workplace experiences, hospitality, client experiences, or similar people-facing programs, including end-to-end event execution. Strong communication and customer-service skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and CRM are expected; knowledge of Edmonton-area event suppliers and a relevant business or accounting assistant certificate are assets.
Skills
- Event Planning
- Workplace Coordination
- Front-Desk Reception
- Customer Service
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Vendor Coordination
- Meeting Coordination
- Venue Sourcing
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- CRM
- Administrative Support
- Inventory Management
- Expense Reporting
- Health, Safety, and Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Administrative
- Hospitality
- Customer Service & Support
- Marketing
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Event Planning
- Workplace Coordination
- Front-Desk Reception
- Internal Events
- Client Events
- Team-Building Activities
- Venue Sourcing
- Catering
- Meeting Coordination
- New Hire Onboarding
- Administrative Support
- Branch Communications
- Marketing Materials
- Vendor Liaison
- Office Supplies
- Inventory Management
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Expense Reports
- CRM
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Teams
- Sales Coordination
- Documentation Review
- HSE Committee
- Internal Audits
- Workplace Inspections
- Edmonton Event Suppliers