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event coordinator

Posted on April 10, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details Active Security

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Job details

  • Location Abbotsford, BCV2T 2Y3
  • Work location On the road
  • Salary61,000 annually / 32 hours per week
  • Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
  • Starts as soon as possible
  • vacancies 1 vacancy
  • Source Job Bank #3549046

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College/CEGEP

Experience

5 years or more

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

  • Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Develop risk management plans
  • Develop and monitor emergency security plans
  • Develop marketing and communication plans
  • Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
  • Co-ordinate and monitor conference and meeting activities and attend to related details
  • Co-ordinate media services
  • Plan and arrange for accommodation and transportation services
  • Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
  • Plan schedules, goals and objectives
  • Plan for VIP arrangements
  • Plan for social events and guest programs
  • Develop policies and procedures and attend to other management responsibilities

Supervision

  • More than 20 people
  • Contractors

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Special events co-ordinator/manager certification

Experience and specialization

Area of work experience

  • Business
  • Community service organization
  • Conference and meeting planning companies
  • Conference centres
  • Government department and/or agency
  • Hotel, motel, resort
  • Multi-purpose facilities
  • Professional association or organization
  • Resort
  • Sports and entertainment facilities
  • Tourism associations
  • Trade associations
  • University or college

Service experience

  • Security

Area of specialization

  • Security and surveillance system

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Driving record check (abstract)
  • Driver's validity licence check
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver's licence
  • Willing to travel for extended periods

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools/equipment

  • Cellular phone

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Time management
  • Resourcefulness
  • Ability to multitask

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-05-07

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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Job market information

event coordinator NOC 12103 Lower Mainland–Southwest Region
Median wage Help -
27.00 $/hour

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