Event and Conference Services Coordinator

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada's leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region's intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

The Department of Housing and Campus Connections of Dalhousie University consists of Residence Operations (Facilities Management, Front Desk staff and Security for 2400 students residing across 16 residences), Conference Services, Off Campus Housing, University Food Services (residence dining, retail food, catering and snack vending), DalCard Business Operations and UPass. Reporting to the Director, Event and Conference Services, the Event and Conference Coordinator is a key member of the three-person Conference Coordinator team with a focus on guest accommodation (individual and group) on the Halifax campus while assisting with other client group responsibilities as may be required to achieve the goals and expectations of the team.

Provide on-call support as part of a rotating team via cell phone after hours and on weekends for building-related issues regarding clients, facilities, or systems. Compensation will be in accordance with the collective agreement.

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie's core competencies (https://www.dal.ca/dept/leaders.html), in particular:

- Self-Awareness & Professionalism
- Respect & Inclusion
- Adaptability
- Knowledge & Thinking Skills
- Communication

Bargaining unit employees (NSGEU local 77) are given priority consideration and will be notified on the status of their application following assessment. All other applications will be considered when there is no qualified candidate from the bargaining unit.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi'kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity