Job Posting

Community Events Specialist

The Town of Okotoks is located 15 minutes south of Calgary. Our vibrant and growing Town has many things to offer; shorter commutes, unique shopping and dining opportunities, a flourishing cultural community, abundant outdoor trails and parks, extensive recreational facilities, and inviting family oriented neighbourhoods.

Surrounded by magnificent Rocky Mountain views, bountiful rolling hills and the splendid Sheep River Valley, Okotoks is a dynamic, fast growing community of 28,000+ that has been recognized for its innovation and commitment to sustainable development practices. As an organization we are results oriented, value innovation, and consider teamwork an important component of our future success.

We’re proud of our community and have an empowered municipal workforce that is guided by our core values that create an environment for continuous improvement and customer service excellence.  Come and experience Okotoks way of life! 

COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIALIST

The Town of Okotoks has an opportunity for a multi-talented individual with the ability to promote and inspire the appreciation and enjoyment of community and special events in Okotoks, such as Light-Up Night, Annual Parade, and recreation-related grand openings, etc. You will liaise with community groups and organizations, neighborhoods, residents and businesses to achieve special interests when requested. Promoting sponsorship within the community and administering fund raising and grant applications is a regular function of this position. Administratively, tracking, monitoring and reporting on activities within the Specialist’s purview on a regular basis is required, ensuring the Event Management Plan is progressing appropriately. Risk and hazard assessment of community events on an on-going basis is required.

A degree/diploma in Recreation Administration or Public Relations plus at least 5 years directly related will ensure the incumbent’s success. A combination of equivalent education and experience may be considered. Excellent public relations, event planning & coordinating, interpersonal & oral communication skills are required, plus the ability to prioritize workload. Above average computer skills are required, particularly in Excel, to produce spreadsheets and analyze data.

We offer competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and participation in LAPP pension plan.

Interested applicants are invited to apply online at www.okotoks.ca/careers  by May 15, 2016.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

Application Deadline: 
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Type of Work: 
Full Time
City: 
Okotoks
Province: 
Alberta
Education Level: 
University (Graduate)
Languages: 
English
Travel: 
No
Prefered Method(s) of Application: 
Apply Online

Employer Details

Town of Okotoks

Human Resources
PO Box 20 Stn Main
5 Elizabeth Street
Okotoks, AB T1S1K1
Canada

Municipal Government