Job Description: Based at the National Office of the Canadian Institute of Forestry/Institut forestier du Canada (CIF-IFC) the primary goal of the Conference Coordinator will be to coordinate the 2022 CIF-IFC National Conference and 114th Annual General Meeting (AGM) working closely with all committees that are involved in the organization of the Conference. The CIF-IFC National Conference and AGM attracts hundreds of forest practitioners, professionals and students from coast-to-coast-to-coast to learn about the latest developments in research, science and policy in the forest sector.
Duration: 52-Week Contract
Location: Mattawa, Ontario (or alternative remote working locations in other Northern Ontario communities would be accepted).
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery and coordination of the 2022 CIF-IFC National Conference and 114th AGM including liaising with local organizing committees and providing administrative support as required.
- Provide overall logistical support, which can include managing online platforms.
- Liaise with and provide support to National Conference speakers, moderators, sponsors and exhibitors.
- Support CIF-IFC Staff in the coordination of social events associated with the National Conference.
- Lead all communications and marketing for the National Conference and develop materials both in print and online (including by not limited to email campaigns, social media, print media etc.).
- Maintain CIF-IFC website with up-to-date information regarding the National Conference.
- Assist CIF-IFC Staff in the delivery of forest science programs and initiatives.
- Assist CIF-IFC Staff in the production of practitioner friendly materials focusing on new forest research and science and its use in improving sustainable forest management practices (using various software packages and online graphic design programs).
Successful candidates will have knowledge of:
- University degree or diploma in forestry, natural resources management or related natural sciences.
- Significant coordination and event planning experience.
- Strong communication (written/verbal), and analytical skills (Bilingual is an asset).
- Experience working with a range of stakeholders or interest groups; good interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience in creating graphics/promotional material and working with graphic design programs.
- Outstanding organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Flexible, organized, enthusiastic, a team-player and self-motivated.
- Must be able to travel to Sault Ste. Marie, ON and attend the National Conference and AGM from September 9-15, 2022.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2022. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Please send applications consisting of cover letter and resume to: careers@cif-ifc.org
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This opportunity is proudly supported by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation and is funded through the Workforce Development Program. Eligibility requirements of the program can be found here: https://nohfc.ca/en/pages/programs/people-talent-program/workforce-development-stream
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