Conference Planner – First Nations Early Learning and Child Care Conference

Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs

. Develop and manage the conference workplan, timelines, budget tracking and event schedule .

Posted 10/22/2026contractWinnipeg • CanadaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conference planning and management, including budget tracking, logistics coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead teams and manage large-scale events while ensuring cultural sensitivity and compliance with Indigenous community standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Conference Planning ExperienceBudget TrackingLogistics CoordinationStakeholder EngagementCultural Programming Management

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Hard Skills

Event SchedulingWorkshop Presenter CoordinationEvaluation CoordinationRisk ManagementProposal Development

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Audiovisual Services CoordinationRegistration Logistics Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Verification of Citizenship Documentation

Industry Keywords

First NationsAboriginal Business OwnershipCultural SensitivityEvent ManagementVolunteer Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and manage the conference workplan, timelines, budget tracking and event schedule
Coordinate venue logistics, audiovisual services, suppliers, room layouts and signage
Develop and manage the workshop presenter call, review submissions and provide recommendations for FNELCC approval
Coordinate presenters, exhibitors, vendors, Elders, Knowledge Keepers and gathering spaces
Work with AMC and Indigenous Link on participant lists and registration logistics
Coordinate conference materials, staffing, volunteers and cultural programming
Manage on-site setup, conference delivery, teardown and issue resolution
Coordinate evaluations and submit final event records and a debrief within 10 business days
Plan and manage the 2027 annual two-day conference for approximately 600 participants

Requirements

What you’ll need

Qualified individuals, sole proprietors, businesses and teams may apply
Conference planning experience, including comparable events
At least two professional references; one reference must be from the most recent employer
Proposal including proponent information and applicable First Nations or Aboriginal business ownership details
Proposed workplan, coordination approach and risk management
Lead and team experience, availability and responsibilities
Fixed professional fee in Canadian dollars, payment milestones, expenses, taxes, assumptions and exclusions
Separate estimates for third-party event costs
Cover letter identifying the position title, competition number and qualifications
Resume
Applicants must provide verification of citizenship documentation issued by a First Nation or government-issued documentation, or affirmation from an Inuit, Métis, or non-status Indigenous community with which they identify if successful
Incomplete and late applications will not be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Preference given to First Nations professionals and First Nations-owned and operated businesses in accordance with AMC’s financial policy
Preference given to First Nations people
Opportunity to work on a culturally respectful First Nations conference