Description
Join Our Dynamic Team!
Responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of engaging events for members, including educational, social, and networking opportunities (both in-person and online). Manages all event logistics, speaker coordination, venue and supplier negotiations, and event budgets. Collaborates with the Marketing & Advertising Specialist on partnership and sponsorship activities.
About Us:
CPHR Nova Scotia collaborates closely with other CPHR provinces, particularly in the Atlantic Region. With over 1100 members across Nova Scotia, we are the granting body of the national Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) designation and a proud member association of CPHR Canada.
Experience:
Marketing and event coordination – two years or not-for-profit (Association) experience (Preferred)
Computer Skills:
- MS Word: Basic (Preferred)
- MS Excel: Basic (Preferred)
- MS PowerPoint: Intermediate (Required)
- Internal policy database system (e.g., YourMembership): Basic (Preferred)
Communication Skills:
Oral: Intermediate
Written: Intermediate
Valued Behaviours (Required):
Adaptable: Able to adjust to new conditions effectively; act as a change champion
Positive: Approach work with optimism and confidence
Receptive to feedback: Tend to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably
Dependable: Worthy of reliance
Start Date and Compensation:
The start date is negotiable, but no later than October 27, 2025.
Compensation ranges from $47,000 to $52,000 annually, plus over $4,000 in employer-paid benefits and RRSPs.
Why CPHR Nova Scotia?
At CPHR Nova Scotia, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, genetics, disability, or age. If you have a disability or require support in applying, please contact our team at 902-446-3660.
Achieving a representative workforce is a priority for us, and we encourage applicants from designated Employment Equity groups to apply. By self-declaring in your application, you help create a diverse, inclusive workplace that represents the identities, cultures, perspectives, and experiences that make up Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $47,000.00-$52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site free parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Experience:
Events coordinating: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS B3S 1A2
Requirements
Management Responsibilities
No supervisory requirements
Leads others in projects
Manages functional area or program: Events
Major Responsibilities
List of key deliverables:
- Deliver a variety of engaging events that have significant value for various members (educational, social, networking, in-person, and online)
- Secure a variety of talented paid and unpaid speakers to deliver on a variety of topics
- Lead the team through a very large annual conference and law conference projects
- Responsible for negotiating contracts for venues, AV, catering, and other suppliers; budget management, guest room services, and social events
- Secure industry partnership events and programs that would benefit the Association and its members
- Lead the event and program marketing efforts online, in print, and at events
- Contribute to the Social Media Strategy, particularly for events and programs
- Facilitate NS and other CPHR provinces' webinars
Essential Job Functions
List of essential tasks and estimated percentage of time spent:
Events and programs: 45%
Social media: 5%
Partnerships: 30%
Contract negotiations: 5%
Sponsorship: 15%
