Events and Communications Coordinator

University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

. Plan, deliver, evaluate and continuously improve events and programs supporting career exploration, employment and industry engagement for University of Toronto students and recent graduates .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeToronto • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,633 - CA$90,329 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event planning and coordination, with a strong focus on managing virtual and in-person events, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing digital platforms and tools to enhance event experiences and performance evaluation.

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Event CoordinationBudget ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyVirtual Event PlanningStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningEvent ManagementBudget TrackingData AnalysisProposal PreparationNeeds AssessmentVendor ManagementPromotional Material DevelopmentSchedulingMultitasking

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCustomer Service SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ZoomMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointSocial Media PlatformsDatabases

Industry Keywords

Career ExplorationEvent EvaluationStakeholder RelationshipsVolunteer ManagementMulti-Stakeholder Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, deliver, evaluate and continuously improve events and programs supporting career exploration, employment and industry engagement for University of Toronto students and recent graduates
Lead end-to-end management of virtual and in-person conferences, career fairs, information sessions, recruitment initiatives and special programs
Plan and execute events using work-back plans and critical paths
Manage scheduling, registration, vendors, budgets, catering, room bookings, audiovisual arrangements and issue resolution
Develop and distribute event communications, promotional materials and outreach materials
Maintain event information across digital platforms and websites
Manage correspondence with participants, registrants, vendors and stakeholders
Prepare presentations, onboarding resources, event materials, proposals and briefing documents
Monitor event performance, conduct needs assessments and post-event evaluations, analyze results and generate reports
Recommend enhancements to improve future programming and stakeholder experiences
Maintain vendor and partner relationships and communicate requirements, timelines, expectations and feedback
Document and maintain standard operating procedures
Report to the Assistant Director, Career Exploration & Employer Engagement, and work under the supervision of the Lead Coordinator, Employer Recruitment & Engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in events coordination and planning
Successful experience with special events, managing volunteers and committees
Experience conceptualizing, implementing and managing event plans from beginning to end
Experience preparing event communications and promotional material
Experience planning and organizing numerous concurrent multi-day events during high peak seasons
Experience with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and databases
Experience planning and hosting virtual events, webinars and online meetings using Zoom and Microsoft Teams
Strong computer skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, email, internet and presentation software
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with staff, volunteers and vendors in a multi-stakeholder environment
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to communicate event concepts and prepare proposals
Strong organizational, time-management and multitasking skills
Ability to work independently and cooperatively on a team
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances
Strong administrative skills, accuracy and attention to detail
Experience tracking expenses against a budget
Ability to build surveys, analyze findings and prepare reports
Ability to lead work teams and collaborate with colleagues to achieve event outcomes
Strong track record building and maintaining cross-functional and external partnerships
Ability to synthesize and analyze data
Ability to prioritize a large volume of work in a fast-paced, high-performance team environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual step progression to a maximum of $90,329
Budget - Continuing appointment
Full-Time schedule
Accessibility accommodations during the application and hiring process