Event Project Manager

At Taskmann
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Job Description

About the job

Operations are the heart and soul of Taskmann. We want to build an experience that is memorable and unique  for all of our services. Our taskers are bridging the gap between the virtual and the physical world. We are looking for highly motivated event project planners that will go the extra mile to satisfy our customers, always ready to take on challenges and long term team members. You will get the chance to work with a very diverse team and we encourage a learn as you go culture. You will receive training and coaching you need to become a professional project manager. Our clients include residential and commercial services and we provide the marketing, clientele, and structure.

What we offer

  • competitive pay up to $40 an hour + Tips 
  • Additional Quality Bonus
  • Professional development assistance
  • Variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
  • Flexible Schedule / Create your own Schedule
  • Fun work environment 
  • You get to choose your type pf event preferences

Qualifications

  • Experience is plus but not mandatory 
  • Must have a reliable mean of transportation
  • Must have valid auto insurance coverage
  • Accurate written and verbal communications
  • Great attitude
  • Pays attention to details 
  • Pass a background check 
  • Be Reliable 
  • Available to work Monday to Sunday 
  • Ability to follow health and safety regulations and follow security guidelines as required
  • Excellent time management skills 
  • Comply with all client and company privacy and security protocols
  • Understand and apply the company’s Vision, Values and Strategy always
  • Develop and apply a good knowledge of the company’s range of services

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure all business-critical deadlines are met for each programme
  • Manage all venues and associated logistical arrangements
  • Manage all associated adhoc meeting activities where required
  • Produce, manage, and circulate key communications e.g. weekly status reports to all key meeting stakeholders
  • Travel on-site to conduct site inspections and undertake planning meetings with all suppliers, on site team when required
  • Meetings and liaison with clients where applicable to establish, maintain and develop relationships
  • Assist with preparing and presenting event proposals to clients
  • Plan, attend and execute client planning meetings – face to face, virtual, hybrid and/or telecons, where required
  • Ensure client is up to date with all aspects of meeting planning arrangements throughout the course of the programme
  • Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of budgets, throughout the lifecycle of each event
  • Ensure financial tracking of each event and conduct regular ‘health checks’ to ensure positive cash flow
  • Identify, quantify, and report cost avoidance / saving measures
  • Staff Development and Motivation:
  • Deliver five star experiences to our customers
  • Perform other duties as required
  • Your own smartphone 

We know this is hard work and we don’t believe in over-working or over-stressing our team. This is a great job where you have the opportunity for growth!

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