Events Specialist

Job Opening Number:
107285
Job Requisition Number:
610
Number of Positions:
1
Job Type:
Union
Job Code:
Events Specialist
Department:
CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES
Division:
Corp Support Services External
Salary Range1st Step:
$80,280.20 per annum
2nd Step:
$84,520.80 per annum
Job Rate:
$88,961.60 per annum
Job Grade008
Job Status and DurationFull Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work35 Hour work week
LocationCity Hall
Posting DateOctober 30, 2026
Closing DateNovember 5, 2026
Notice to Internal ApplicantsTo ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.
External and internal applicants are now being considered.
POSITION DUTIESReporting to the Manager, Events & Protocol, as part of a team, this position will be responsible for providing service excellence to stakeholders and participants in the delivery of various City of Brampton special events and festivals. This role is responsible to ensure a proactive approach to program delivery of new and existing events that meet the needs of the community. Provide guidance and direction to part-time staff and volunteers.
Responsible for the planning & implementation of City of Brampton special events, festivals and corporate programs.
Attend and ensure the seamless execution of assigned events. Assist in event set-up and takedown, address and resolve issues.
Collaborate with the Senior Events Specialists in the planning and execution of City events as required.
Assist and support the Festivals and Special Events team.
Assist Strategic Communications with the planning, delivery and communication strategies related to special events, festivals and corporate programs.
Liaise with various community groups, suppliers and businesses to develop and/or enhance community relationships when planning and producing events.
Ensure programming excellence by researching, designing and developing new events and enhancing existing events.
Report on attendance numbers, trends, target achievements and areas for growth.
Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.
Responsible to update and maintain the corporate event database.
Provide timely follow-up to customer service issues.
Perform additional similar and related duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA
High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over one (1) and up to two (2) years in Tourism and Hospitality Management - Event Planning, Special Events Planning, Public Relations or equivalent.
Experience
Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of experience in a municipal or community related public relations environment with proven experience in major special event planning and execution in a project team environment.
Required Licence Certification
A valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver’s licence.
Other Skills And Assets
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
superior customer service/public relations skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with community groups and/or the private sector, other levels of government.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Regular access to a vehicle.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional InformationOur recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.
Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.
Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.
As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.
We thank all applicants;
however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager. The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.
The City of Brampton uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant's responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. Time sensitive correspondence is sent via email (i.E. testing bookings, interview dates) and it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the employment opportunity and your application will be removed from the competition.
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