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Job Details

Event Planner

Employer

Silvertip Resort

Date Posted

October 23, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Canmore, AB
  • Earnings $29.00 hourly
  • Work Hours 40 to 44 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 1  Vacancy
  • Closing Date Nov 13, 2026
Job Requirements

Employer

Silvertip Resort

Languages

English

Education

College/CEGEP

Work setting

  • Golf course
  • Wedding

Tasks

  • Develop risk management plans
  • Develop and monitor emergency security plans
  • Inspect and select sites
  • Develop marketing and communication plans
  • Prepare, present and manage budgets
  • Solicit event donors
  • Determine requirements for hospitality services, signage, multi-media equipment, printing and other technical services, and arrange for and manage contracts for these services
  • Assist in budget preparation
  • Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
  • Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
  • Confirm and co-ordinate speakers
  • Implement registration systems
  • Implement social programs, food and beverage, transportation, and other services
  • Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
  • Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
  • Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
  • Plan schedules, goals and objectives
  • Develop registration systems and information materials
  • Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
  • Research and design special events programs
  • Plan for VIP arrangements
  • Book facilities for office personnel
  • Plan for traffic and crowd control and security
  • Plan for social events and guest programs
  • Manage Event Logistics
  • Identify human resources requirements
  • Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

  • Working groups
  • Staff in various areas of responsibility

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Office
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Windows

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Attention to detail
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Team player
  • Time management
  • Resourcefulness
  • Ability to multitask

Employment terms options

  • Early morning
  • Evening

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

  • Morning
  • Night
  • Day
  • Weekend

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Gratuities
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance

Support for newcomers and refugees

Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth

Support for Indigenous people

Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations


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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Event Planner is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Conference and Event Planners
DIRECTIVE

Interest in co-ordinating services such as accommodation, transportation, conference halls and other facilities, catering, signage, displays, translation, special needs requirements, audio-visual equipment, printing and security; in organizing registration of participants; in approving suppliers' invoices; in ensuring compliance with required by-laws; and in hiring, training and supervising support staff

SOCIAL

Interest in speaking with trade and professional associations and other groups to promote and discuss conference, convention and trade show services and to negotiate contracts for services; and in meeting with sponsors and organizing committees to plan scope and format of events

INNOVATIVE

Interest in planning entertainment and social gatherings for participants and in publicizing events

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