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Location

Saskatoon, SK | Canada

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Job description

The Event Coordinator is responsible for the event planning and continuing education strategies for the CDSS. This position provides event planning, communications, and project management to support the professional brand, continuing education, and membership services of the CDSS. Position Reports to: Executive Director

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategize, plan, budget and project manage the annual Saskatchewan Dental Conference.
Communicate and negotiate with promotional partners as needed for joint marketing activities.
Ensures all services and other offerings conform to brand identity and conducts ongoing branding management.
Attend Continuing Education (CE) planning sessions, generate ideas, and coordinate the logistics for CE events, both virtually and in-person.
Oversees the development, management, and maintenance of all social media vehicles.
Develops and solicits content for the quarterly member newsletter, working with external creative, and arranges for distribution.
Collects relevant information and distribution of the Annual Specialist and General Practitioner Suggested Fee Guide.
Other duties as assigned.  

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Vacation-pay, holiday bonus, annual health spending account, paid on-site parking.

HOURS
A minimum of 3 days / week, with possibility for additional approved time during events.  Some evenings/weekends may be required.  Must have a valid drivers license.  

REQUIREMENTS

Project and event management, including budgeting.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of print and social media.
Attention to detail and organizational skills.
Effective negotiating.
Maintain confidentiality.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Public and member focus.
Team orientation.
Communication & interpersonal skills.
Problem-solving/Decision-making.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
Type Of Experience
- Special events
- Conferences / meetings
Planning and Management Skills
- Prepare, present and manage budgets
- Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
- Develop sponsorship, partnership or fundraising programs
Coordination Skills
- Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
- Implement registration systems
- Coordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
- Coordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
- Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
- Assist in budget preparation

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Salary

$28 - $31 per hour