Montreal, Quebec, Canada (Hybrid) · Posted 17 hours ago
Job Function Meeting/Event Planner
Job Type Full Time
Job Duration Indefinite
Min Experience 5-7 Years
Required Travel 0-10%

About this role

ABOUT JPdL 

Founded in 1982 by Jean-Paul de Lavison, JPdL has become one of the largest events and conference planning companies in Canada. Its expertise is based on three pillars of activity: 

1.       Management of corporate and association events and incentive trips for the Canadian market. 

2.       Design and management of incentive trips, seminars, learning expeditions and professional missions across Canada, adapted to the needs of European clients. 

3.       Design, management and logistics of conferences, congresses and symposiums at local, national and international levels.

WHAT SETS US APART 

Our dynamic structure is continually adapting, meeting challenges and transforming itself to better meet today's context and requirements. The need to give meaning to our actions and the desire to get involved to make a difference! The desire to integrate sustainable development issues into our daily activities and to adopt specific eco-responsible actions for the exemplary management of all our events.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Operations: 80-90%

  • Work closely with the National Director of Operations and the Operations team to ensure the smooth and flawless execution of programs
  • Ensure a smooth transition of files from the moment a contract is signed to the program’s operation
  • Successfully manage and operate programs of all size on-site and remotely. As a full-service provider, these include conventions, incentive programs, meetings and other special events
  • Manage partners’, suppliers’ and overall operational budgets
  • Maintain the highest level of business and personal integrity with clients, suppliers, industry and office colleagues

Event design services: 10-20%

  • Create and develop new ideas for program extras that distinguish JPdL from other such companies
  • Foster relationships and maintain and develop the product development database including hotel, venue and activities other product knowledge
  • Assist with client site inspections, FAMS and sales trips throughout the year as required
  • Help us improve our company with your imagination and drive!

Flexible working mode: hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)

**Candidates must reside within the city mentioned (Montreal) for regular travel during events, when required**

Key Requirements

  • Profile:
  • Minimum +5 years of managing/operating business events
  • Degree or accreditation in Hospitality/Event Management or related field an asset (CMP, DMCP, DES)
Job ID: 86691289

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