Tour and Events Coordinator

P3 Professional Officer 3

Regular/full-time

Manitoba Executive Council

Manitoba Executive Council

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 2311

Salary(s):   P3 $63,567.00 - $76,730.00 per year

Closing Date:   January 23, 2023

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to women, Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

The Tour and Event Coordinator position supports the strategic direction of the Executive Council by providing tour and event planning advice. Reporting to the Director, Stakeholder & Government Relations and Marketing, the Tour and Event Coordinator provides support to all members of Executive Council on a wide variety of events spanning all areas within the government’s purview.
To be considered for this competition you must complete the Application Screening Form.
Please **CLICK HERE** to access the required application form.
If you are having difficulty opening the link, you may have to use a different browser. You may also contact Executive Council (contact information under “Apply to” to request a copy of the Application Screening Form).

Note: Please also submit your cover letter and resume, you may be asked to submit references,
or other documentation at a later point if invited for further consideration.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must provide a satisfactory criminal records check, child and adult abuse registry checks
• Must have a Class 5F Drivers licence
• Must have the ability to work outside normal business hours evenings and weekends as required
• Must be willing and able to travel throughout the Province

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in public relations, marketing and/or event planning. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Experience in public affairs, event coordination, communications and stakeholder relations.
• Demonstrated sound judgement and ability to build strong partnerships with stakeholders for the purposes of tour and event planning.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking and problem solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively inside government and with external partners.
• Solid conceptual, analytical decision making and problem solving skills
• Strong political acumen with the ability to manage confidential and politically sensitive material and situations in an appropriate manner
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage, prioritize and meet competing deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Duties:
The successful candidate will, work closely with Minister’s offices in planning, advancing and developing community based tour, events and announcements in support of the Government of Manitoba. They will, co-ordinate creative services for events: such as accommodation and transportation for participants, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements and audio-visual equipment. Responsible for the consistent execution of events to communicate the Government of Manitoba message and brand experience.

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Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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