Meeting and Travel Planner

Special posting considerations:

This position falls within a directorate that provides common services to two funding agencies: the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).

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

Who we are

At the SSHRC, we bring together the research community, as well as the public, private and not-for-profit sectors, in contributing knowledge, talent and expertise to build a better future for Canada and the world. SSHRC is seeking talented professionals passionate about Canadian research and the value it brings to society. 

The 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 SSHRC or NSERC to learn more about why you should join our agency.

What you will do 

As a Meeting and Travel Planner, you will be responsible for the provision of meeting, travel and event planning services and logistical arrangements for NSERC and SSHRC in compliance with the Financial Administration Act (FAA), Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada policy instruments and the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive. 

What you need to succeed

Education

• High school diploma
• Foreign Credential Validation against Canadian Standards

Experience

• Experience in providing services in the coordination of travel or events
• Experience in providing advice and support to clients and management
• Experience in interpreting and communicating policies, procedures, and controls
• Experience in extracting, compiling, and analyzing financial information
• Experience in planning hybrid events, which include both an in-person and a virtual component is considered an asset.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Treasury Board’s Directive on Travel, Hospitality, Conferences and Events Expenditures (THCEE) and the NJC Travel Directive.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Knowledge of spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel 

Competencies

• Adaptability
• Client focused
• Dependability
• Tact and discretion
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Communication (oral and written)
• Planning and organizing 

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-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca. 

If you require additional information on the position, please contact us at recruiting-recrutement@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca.