Exhibition coordinator

Global Convention Services Ltd in Victoria, BC is seeking a self-motivated Exhibition coordinator. The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. We are offering a Permanent employment or Full time opportunity. Shift timings include: Day, Weekend, Overtime available.

Job Description

• The candidate must administer revenues and expenditures.
• The candidate must determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multimedia equipment, printing and other technical services, and manage related contracts.
• The candidate must arrange for shipping, receiving, and storage.
• The candidate must assist in budget preparation.
• The candidate must co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details.
• The candidate must coordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events.
• The candidate must plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits.
• The candidate must plan schedules, goals, and objectives.
• The candidate must plan required documentation and pre- and post-distribution of materials such as itineraries and evaluations.
• The candidate must provide clients with information.
• The candidate must invoice clients.
• The candidate must plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses.
• The candidate must demonstrate professionalism in customer service.
• The candidate must enter client information in databases.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a certificate of Secondary (high) school graduation.
• The candidate must have 2 to less than 3 years of experience in a related field.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must have strong time management skills.
• The candidate must be resourceful.
• The candidate must have the ability to multitask.

Work Setting

• The candidate must work at a public event to assist with organization, manage operations, ensure safety, and provide support to attendees and staff.
• The candidate should work in an office building; quality workspace design leads to a less stressful and more productive atmosphere.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should have an eye for detail.
• The candidate should be willing to work under pressure.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.
• The candidate must have their own transportation.
• The candidate must be willing to travel.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive group insurance benefits from the employer, extending coverage to their dependants, including spouses, children, and parents.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The candidate will receive travel insurance coverage, including benefits for flight delays, lost passports, baggage loss, medical emergencies, adventure sports, political unrest, and other travel-related incidents.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

careers@globalconvention.ca

By phone

5066580506

By mail

48 Broad Street
Saint John, NB
E2L 1Y5

• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?