MINJobs posting: Manager of Special Events
October 31, 2024
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Manager of Special Events

Organization:
City of Cambridge
Region:
Ontario
Application deadline:
June 5, 2024
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Type:
Full time
Category:
Parks & recreation
Description
The Manager of Special Events role is within the Recreation & Culture Division and is responsible for the development and management of the Special Event portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Recreation & Culture, the Manager of Special Events will provide comprehensive oversight to the City’s Special Events portfolio which includes both internal and external community events delivery, oversight to the City’s marquee events which include Cambridge Celebration of the Arts and Winterfest and implementation of the City’s Special Event Strategy.

Requirements

Education

University Degree in Recreation and/or Tourism, Economic Development or equivalent.

Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge of applicable legislation, codes, and regulations. i.e. Occupational Health and Safety Act, Ministry of Health

• 5 to 7 years working with community groups, festivals and events, federal provincial and local media relations, budgeting, facility and operations management, and staff management including non-union, union staff and contractors.

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of working in a unionized environment.

• Experience in developing community partnership and engaging in business development activities

Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary range of $100,701 to $122,814 (Non-Union Employee Salary Grid, Grade 6)

• Comprehensive benefits package including extended health, dental, travel benefits; long term disability; accidental death and dismemberment and life insurance, paid vacation, personal days along with floating holidays included.

• Enrolment in Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS). 

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