January 18, 2007 - Canadian Association of Midwives

The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) is the national organization representing
midwives and the profession of midwifery in Canada.
www.canadianmidwives.org
Events Coordinator /
Coordonnatrice ou coordonnateur d’événements
Job Description / Description de poste
The Canadian Association of Midwives (CAM) is staffed by a small team of enthusiastic
individuals dedicated to providing support for midwives and the profession of midwifery across
Canada. CAM is looking for an experienced, take charge professional to manage the
administration and logistics of the national association’s annual conference and exhibit under
the direction of the Executive Director.
Les employées de l’association canadienne des sages femmes (ACSF) forment une petite
équipe d’individus enthousiastes et dévoués à soutenir les sages femmes et la pratique sage
femme à travers le Canada. L’ACSF est à la recherche d’une professionnelle ou d’un
professionnel pour gérer l’organisation et l’administration du congrès et de l’exposition annuel
de l’association sous la direction de la directrice générale. (NB : Environnement de travail bilingue
mais la communication avec les fournisseurs se fait majoritairement en anglais)
Responsibilities
Event Planning and Production
• Liaise with venue for all meeting requirements (room set ups, room blocks, food and
beverage, shipping and handling of conference materials, etc)
• Order supplies, audiovisual equipment and translation services according to budgets.
• Manage event budget and provide periodic progress reports to Executive Director.
• Prepare and disseminate exhibitor and sponsorship guide, secure and increase event
sponsorship and donations and maintain ongoing communication with exhibitors.
• Participate on the Program Planning Committee and liaise with committees and
organizations requiring preconference meeting space.
• Oversee production and distribution of promotional material, preliminary and final
conference programs (electronic and print).
• Maintain updated conference website and mobile app.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers on-site.
• Coordinate all on-site logistics.
• Prepare and distribute online evaluation for delegates and exhibitors and prepare final
report.
• Assist with other related projects as requested by the Executive Director.
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Knowledge and skill requirements
 Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating events from start to finish
(minimum 2 to 3 years experience in event planning).
 Post secondary education or equivalent in events planning, marketing, communications
or other relevant discipline.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and relate to
all levels both within and outside the organization.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong computer skills.
Additional Assets
• Communication skills in French (verbal and written).
• Knowledge of relevant online tools, social media and mobile apps.
• Fundraising experience.
Working Conditions
9 month maternity leave replacement (from March 1st to December 1st).
21hrs/week starting March 1, 2016.
Competitive salary based on experience.
Friendly and flexible work environment.
Location
Montréal, Québec
Requires availability to travel to Victoria, B.C. for the annual conference from October 24 to 29,
2016.
Applications
Send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] no later than
February 4, 2016.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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