12103 - Conference and Event Planners

Conference and Event Planners are in high demand throughout Canada’s Corporate and Entertainment sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. There will be many job opportunities available for Conference and Event Planners in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Conference and Event Planners can range from $30,800 to $77,000 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Conference and Event Planners Jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in popular employment areas including tourism associations, trade & professional associations, convention & conference centers, governments, and by conference and event planning companies, or they may be self-employed. Professionals have numerous opportunities to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Conference and Event Planners in Canada.

Conference and Event Planners in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Conference and Event Planners pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

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Example Titles

• Conference and meeting planner
• Conference planner
• Conference services officer
• Convention coordinator
• Event planner
• Festival organizer
• Meeting planner
• Special events organizer
• Trade show planner

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

• Meet with trade and professional associations and other groups to promote and discuss conference, convention, and trade show services.
• Meet with sponsors and organizing committees to plan the scope and format of events, establish and monitor budgets, and review administrative procedures and the progress of events.
• Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, conference and other facilities, catering, signage, displays, translation, special needs requirements, audio-visual equipment, printing, and security.
• Organize registration of participants, prepare programs and promotional material, and publicize events.
• Plan entertainment and social gatherings for participants.
• Hire, train, and supervise support staff required for events.
• Ensure compliance with required by-laws.
• Negotiate contracts for services, approve suppliers' invoices, maintain financial records, review final billing submitted to clients for events, and prepare reports.

Employment Requirements

• A university degree or college diploma in business, tourism or hospitality administration is usually required.
• Several years of experience in hospitality or tourism administration or in public relations are usually required and may substitute for formal education requirements.
• Certification relating to special events, meetings or conference management may be required.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 12103

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Conference and Event Planners are expected to total 12,400, while 13,000 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Conference and Event Planner Jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 12103.