Operations & Event Coordinator

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The events division of Glacier Farmmedia is seeking a hardworking, highly motivated individual with exceptional organizational skills, to join our team as Operations & Events Coordinator. As Operations & Events Coordinator, you will be responsible to manage and effectively execute the day-to-day operations for Discovery Farm Woodstock including Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show. This position will support the operations and events team through site maintenance, event execution and coordinating the seasonal team.
We are seeking an individual who has experience in operations/facilities management, a strong understanding of event execution and actively willing to contribute to the team’s success.
Core Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Support the Operations & Events Lead
• Fulfill and manage day to day operations and maintenance for the Discovery Farm site and facilities including planning and execution
• Assist in maintaining quality supplier relations, supporting their onsite needs, ensuring the supplies provided meet expectations and all safety measures are being followed
• Monitor and oversee events from preparation and set-up through teardown to ensure all facilities are prepared, supplies delivered, compliance with regulations, resolution of issues, and overall satisfaction of the client
• Seasonal staff recruitment, scheduling, and supervising
• Task management and delegation
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance, shipping, and storing of the trade show materials and setting up and attending trade show as required
• Participate in regular meetings to support planning efforts and contribute to overall success of the business

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education (or relevant experience)
• Event or planning experience
• Ability to manage a team and delegate tasks
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Valid driver’s licence
• Safety footwear
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Experience operating a loader tractor, zero turn mower and small equipment such as weed trimmers, push mowers, etc.
• Flexible and willing to work outside of regular business hours during events and peak show season
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented and reliable with good time-management skills
• Able to work well individually and in a group
• Dialed into the agriculture landscape is an asset

Core Skills:

• A proactive mindset and the ability to creatively problem solve and be solution oriented.
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, time-management and client service are key components of the role.
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced work environment
• Strong leadership skills, with demonstrated ability to build relationships and supervise staff
• Ability to motivate and manage staff to work effectively as a team
• Positive and professional attitude and ability to work as a team player.

Please apply to cdefayette[at]farmmedia[dot]ca, or submit via job posting. If sending direct, you must include the job title in the subject line. All applicants must apply with a resume and cover letter and salary expectations no later than February 11, 2022.We thank all applicants for their interest, however only successful candidates will be contacted.
Glacier FarmMedia is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our team and communities. Should you need accommodation at any point in the process, please advise us

Job Type: Full-time