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‍Position Profile

The Events Intern will support the Director of Events and Sponsorships with the planning, marketing and onsite execution of ventureLAB events and engagements.

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Responsibilities

• Provide support required to ensure the efficient and effective planning of events
• Provide marketing support required to promote and deliver messaging of events
• Assist in the execution of events and workshops aimed at helping entrepreneurs, stakeholders and the broader ecosystem
• Assist in the execution of internal staff meetings and events
• Support in the planning, marketing and execution of ventureLAB’s annual HardTech Summit
• Work cross-departmentally to offer support in event planning & marketing
• other duties as required
• **Some travel may be required

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Qualifications

• Enrolled in a post-secondary institution program in event management or a related-field with 1-2 years of related business experience, preferably in a not-for-profit or government organization
• Event planning and/or Project management experience
• Marketing experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, G-Suite and Salesforce
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Demonstrates great interpersonal skills along with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a hands-on self-starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities
• Strong service mentality, and a great team player
• Experience working with start-ups is an asset

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Canada Summer Jobs Program Criteria:

• between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
• is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act* and
• have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

*International students are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

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How to Apply

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Apply by June 14th to hr@venturelab.ca quoting “Events Intern”— Job ID 202324” in the subject line. Include your resume, and a brief note telling us why you’d be a great addition to the ventureLAB team. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Hourly rate: $18/hour.

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Hours: 35/week.

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Please note this is full time position is for 8 weeks

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At ventureLAB, we value diversity, inclusion, and respect. Diverse experience, perspectives, and backgrounds bring great ideas and create stronger teams — we embrace it, because we know that by including everyone, we all thrive. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.

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We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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