Events Coordinator

Special posting considerations:

The intention of this process is to staff one position and to establish a pool of partially and fully qualified candidates that may be used to staff similar indeterminate or term positions at SSHRC and NSERC

The successful candidate may be required to travel and occasionally work overtime.

Who we are

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is Canada’s largest funder of science and engineering. A career at NSERC means supporting the visionaries, explorers and innovators who are searching for the scientific and technical breakthroughs that will advance knowledge, improve the lives of Canadians and transform the world for the better.

Visit our career page at NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency. 

What you will do 

As an Event Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Events Manager in the planning, coordination, and delivery of internal and external events led by the Communications team. You will contribute to all stages of event delivery, from initial planning and logistics coordination to on-site execution.
• Supporting a wide range of activities, including staff events, award ceremonies, funding announcements, and participation in external conferences and outreach initiatives. Liaising with internal teams, external service providers, and stakeholders to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Supporting project management by coordinating workflow and timelines within the team to ensure the timely development and delivery of event-related products and materials. Developing social media content related to events, outreach activities, and senior leadership engagements.

What you need to succeed

Education

• Secondary school diploma and relevant work experience.

• Project or event management certificate is considered an asset.

• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards.

Experience

• Experience providing administrative, logistical or coordination support for projects, events or initiatives.

• Experience coordinating multiple tasks and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience liaising with internal clients, stakeholders, and/or external service providers is an asset.

• Experience supporting the planning and delivery of internal and/or external events is an asset.

• Experience developing social media or promotional content is an asset.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

• Knowledge of administrative and logistical coordination practices.

• Knowledge of project coordination and event planning principles is an asset.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and client service skills.

• Teamwork and collaboration.

• Priority and deadline management.

• Sound judgement, initiative and strong problem-solving skills.

• Composure under pressure.

• Tact and diplomacy in communication.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment to create a workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

We welcome all candidates, and encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), veterans, persons with disabilities, Black and other racialized persons, persons of ethnic origins, diverse religions, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Accommodation

Let our team know if you require accommodation or support during the recruitment process by contacting us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting@nserc-crsng.gc.ca.