The Role
The Events and Convening Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering digital and in-person convening events to carry out BHER's mission of creating opportunity through collaboration. This role reports to the VP, Corporate Services and works closely with project teams to design and deliver meetings, events, and other activities that convene BHER’s members, partners and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute critical paths and track timelines for convening activities
- Report on the progress of convening activities on an ongoing basis
- Source, secure, and maintain relationships with external vendors and partners as required
- Work closely with internal project teams to develop event agendas and event scenarios
- Coordinate and execute on attendance activities, such as invitations and registration
- Work closely with external partners, members, and other stakeholders to deliver successful events
- Assist in the development and maintenance of convening budgets
- Assist in the development of communication materials to support convening activities
- Represent BHER in a professional and respectful manner when liaising with stakeholders onsite at meetings and events
- Other specific tasks as required to support BHER’s growth and development
Qualifications:
- A degree or diploma in a relevant discipline
- 3+ years’ experience event coordination and delivery
- Experience delivering government-supported projects or programs would be an asset
- Ability to travel independently in Canada
- Comprehensive understanding of event planning, such as budgets, venue sourcing, and other logistics
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Superb organizational skills
- Exceptional verbal and writing skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely
- Ability to think critically and strategically to problem solve
- Ability and willingness to contribute to other projects of varying size, scope, and complexity
- Demonstrated success in dealing with complex issues in a multi-stakeholder environment
- Ability to apply sound judgment, and decision making
- Bilingualism is considered a strong asset
- Experience working in a collaborative, team-oriented, highly productive environment
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple project timelines and deliverables
- Must be able to legally work in Canada
BHER is committed to having an inclusive workplace with equitable access to employment, development, and advancement opportunities for current and future employees. We encourage candidates to apply from diverse backgrounds. Applicants must reside in Canada.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and racialized/marginalized folks are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At BHER we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. The connection between your skills and experiences and the role may not be immediately obvious, or you may also be the right candidate for other roles at BHER.
BHER offers a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible remote work environment and provides technical equipment for remote work.
Please send your resume and cover letter to @email.
Applications are assessed as they are received and the posting will remain open until we’ve successfully filled the position.
About BHER
The Business + Higher Education Roundtable (BHER) is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that brings together some of Canada’s largest companies and leading post-secondary institutions. Launched in 2015, we have worked to harness the strengths of Canada’s businesses and post-secondary institutions to create opportunities for young Canadians, boost innovation, and drive collaboration. Learn more about BHER here.