About the Position

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is on the hunt for enthusiastic and customer service-oriented Part-time Concession Attendants to join the team throughout the spring and summer months! As Concession Attendant, you will provide positive guest interactions while serving guests in a friendly, fast and efficient manner.

The Edmonton EXPO Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions, attracting an impressive average of 1.3 million visitors per year. If you thrive on being in the midst of exciting action, enjoying live music, and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, then this is the ideal place for you! Join us and be a part of the vibrant energy and entertainment hub.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• Seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors
• Opportunities to take the lead and mentor others
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Annual Scholarship program
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and surfaces
• Complete opening and closing inventory counts
• Greet guests, delivering consistent professional, friendly and engaging services
• Follow all standard operating procedures
• Maintain high standard of safety and cleanliness in all areas
• Enter all sales in POS system

Our successful candidate will have:

• A strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Cash-handling experience
• Previous experience in a fast-paced food service environment

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

Join us in creating unforgettable events! We invite you to apply today.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

Elevate your Journey with Explore Edmonton

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for a Kitchen Steward Supervisor who will be vital to executing the events coming through the venue. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to world-class events, this may be the role for you!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions, attracting an impressive average of 1.3 million visitors per year. If you thrive on being in the midst of exciting action, enjoying live music, and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, then this is the ideal place for you! Join us and be a part of the vibrant energy and entertainment hub.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits
• Seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors
• Opportunities to take the lead and mentor
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Annual Scholarship program
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• leading the Kitchen Stewards and Kitchen Porters in cleaning and sanitizing all flatware, glassware, and silverware, maintaining cleaning tools and supplies, and storing them in designated areas.
• Ensuring the upkeep and preservation of the ware washing rooms, chinaware storage room, cleaning/non-cleaning storage room and food preparation rooms.
• Setting up & maintaining all service stations, clearing stations and food plating areas so they are ready for their purpose.
• Ensuring all requisitions from the banquet, culinary and other departments are completed and positioned accordingly.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• 2 years experience working in a hotel/convention setting.
• Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Post-secondary degree in Hospitality Management or a related program is considered an asset.
• Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety, food safety, and the Safety Data Sheet.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work mornings, evenings, Nights, and weekends.

About US

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

Join us in creating unforgettable events! We invite you to apply today.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

Elevate Your Experience with Explore Edmonton!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for part-time Event Services Crew I who will be vital to executing the events coming through the venue, including KDays! The Event Services Crew, Level I is responsible for the preparation and conversion of the venue for events and aiding with the day-to-day building and grounds operational needs.

Note: This role requires shift availability for early morning, late evening, overnight, weekends and some holidays.

The Edmonton EXPO Centre plays a pivotal role in hosting world-class events, meetings, and conventions, attracting an impressive average of 1.3 million visitors per year. If you thrive on being in the midst of exciting action, enjoying live music, and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, then this is the ideal place for you! Join us and be a part of the vibrant energy and entertainment hub.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits once you meet hourly eligibility
• Seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors
• Opportunities to take the lead and mentor
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Annual Scholarship program
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing general labor for the conversion of the venue for various events.
• Setup and take down of chairs, tables, other event seating, stages etc.
• Basic exterior maintenance/ gardening, weeding, watering plants, snow removal and garbage collection .
• Operating and maintaining equipment such as forklifts, lawn mowers and other winter and summer landscaping equipment pertaining to venue operations.
• Inspecting and maintaining inventory pertaining to venue operations.
• Inspecting and maintaining venue exterior/interior walkways, pathways and other areas.

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a valid Alberta Class 5 divers license (abstract must be provided upon request).
• Experience working in fast-paced environments and have ability to adapt to change and take direction appropriately.
• Have ability to lift 22.5 kg repetitively and work in all weather conditions.
• Use full range of manual dexterity (i.e., sitting, squatting, bending, kneeling, walking, and lifting)
• Ability to meet the operational shift needs including early morning, late evening, overnight, weekends and some holidays.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to work with deadlines.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Comply with all health, safety & fire regulations.

About US

We are Edmonton’s Destination Management and Marketing Organization (DMMO). We also manage two of Edmonton’s award-winning venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and the Edmonton EXPO Centre. We help tell Edmonton’s story, elevate the Edmonton experience, and drive inbound visitation and economic impact in the visitor economy.

Managed by Explore Edmonton Corporation, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre both work toward a vision of being among North America’s top-performing venues and achieve that vision through a commitment to positive social, environmental, and economic impact. As two of Edmonton’s largest and busiest venues, the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre have a combined 672,000 square feet and welcome more than 1.8 million visitors every year.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

Join us in creating unforgettable events! We invite you to apply today.

This position will remain open until a suitable candidate has been found.

About the Position

Explore Edmonton’s two venues play host to hundreds of meetings, conventions, concerts, sporting events and other events every year. If you love to be a part of the action, want to see live music, meet and greet hundreds of Edmontonians in a day or night, this is the place to be!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for temporary Parking Attendants who will be vital to executing the events coming through the venue, including KDays taking place July 19 – 28, 2024.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Directing motorists to parking areas or parking spaces, using hand signals or light batons as necessary
• Controlling traffic flow while ensuring the safety of guests, vehicles, and the parking area
• Assisting guests with the automated parking gate system
• Lifting, positioning, and removing barricades and signs to open or close parking areas
• Monitoring surroundings to detect potential safety hazards
• Maintaining cleanliness of work area

The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to walk and/ or stand for long periods of time while work in various weather conditions.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule including weekdays daytime, evening & weekends
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle stressful situations appropriately
• The ability to work with the public and clients.

Explore Edmonton provides competitive pay, employee perks, flexible hours, great company culture, and an opportunity to make a difference!

Be a Part of the Action!

Explore Edmonton’s two venues play host to hundreds of meetings, conventions, concerts, sporting events and other events every year. If you love to be a part of the action, want to see live music, meet and greet hundreds of Edmontonians in a day or night, this is the place to be!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for temporary Guest Experience Event Staff who will be vital to executing the events coming through the venue, including KDays taking place July 19 – 28, 2024.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Welcoming guests, clients and staff with courtesy, professionalism, and a positive attitude
• Providing a great first impression of the Edmonton EXPO Centre
• Maintaining knowledge of the venue and surrounding area
• Providing direction and assistance when required

The successful candidate will have:

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with a passion for customer service
• Previous customer service experience is considered an asset
• Excellent problem solving and positive decision-making skills
• A commitment to quality, with a good presence and sense of direction
• Diplomacy and tact when handling sensitive situations and information
• An ability to work well both independently and within a collaborative team environment with the flexibility to change with new ideas that are introduced
• Knowledge of the City of Edmonton and local attractions is considered an asset
• An ability to work shift work; daytime, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Explore Edmonton provides competitive pay, employee perks, flexible hours, great company culture, and an opportunity to make a difference!

About the Position

The Edmonton Convention Centre (ECC) is seeking a dedicated and reliable Part-Time Yardman to join our team and help maintain the pristine appearance of our facilities, while ensuring a safe and inviting environment for all. As a crucial member of the ECC Maintenance team, you will play a key role in the upkeep and aesthetics of our premises exterior, including all entrances and exits, stairs, sidewalks, terraces, lawns, and flowerbeds.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Clearing snow, ice, and debris from entrances, sidewalks, and parking areas.
• Maintaining equipment and performing equipment upkeep tasks.
• Caring for the landscape and garden, including weeding and pruning.
• Collecting litter and maintaining cleanliness in the garbage bay.
• Executing various maintenance duties such as sweeping and drain clearing.
• Complying with health and safety regulations and waste sorting guidelines.
• Documenting site conditions for safety purposes.
• Supporting and promoting sustainability initiatives as part of our brand.

The successful candidate will have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, but not required.
• A Valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License or equivalent.
• 2+ years of yardman/groundskeeper experience.
• The ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and withstand physical labour for extended periods.
• Fall arrest/Working From Heights and Skid Steer certifications required or willing to obtain.
• Forklift certification an asset.
• The ability to operate lawn-mowers, snow blowers, forklifts, etc.

How to Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your resume. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. The job posting will remain open until Wednesday, May 8, 2024, but early applications are appreciated.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day. We encourage everyone to apply.

Be a Part of the Action!

Explore Edmonton’s two venues play host to hundreds of meetings, conventions, concerts, sporting events and other events every year. If you love to be a part of the action, want to see live music, meet and greet hundreds of Edmontonians in a day or night, this is the place to be!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for a Temporary KDays Concert Stage Specialist. This is a chance for you to get experience in the workforce without a long-term commitment. It is also an opportunity to be a part of an important summer tradition for families not only in Edmonton but most of Northern Alberta.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Supervising the backstage operations at the KDays concerts during morning load-in and sound checks
• Being onsite for KDays concert load-ins and act as the KDays representative
• Greeting bands as they arrive and ensuring their requirements are met for load-in, dressing rooms, and sound check
• Working with contractors (stage production, hospitality, ground transport) to ensure the requirements of load-in and sound check are met and running smoothly
• If necessary, working with internal departments (Trades, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Parking, etc.) to fulfill requirements or problem solve
• Remaining in close contact with the Manager, Entertainment & Attractions

The successful candidate will have:

• High School Diploma
• 2-3 years supervisory experience

Explore Edmonton provides competitive pay, employee perks, flexible hours, great company culture, and an opportunity to make a difference!

Elevate Your Journey with Explore Edmonton

Explore Edmonton Corporation (EEC) is looking for an Executive Director of Communications and Connections who will oversee the Communications and Connections team, driving compelling brand storytelling and collaborative stakeholder engagement. The Executive Director serves as the trusted, senior strategic communications advisor to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team. This position is focused on the short-, medium- and long-term leadership of the Communications and Connections team, with a mission to advance the corporation’s relationships and reputation. The Executive Director guides the organization in projecting its brand, mission, and values among all stakeholder groups, including employees, industry partners, business and community partners, government and the public.

Interacting continually with the CEO and senior leaders across the organization, the Executive Director enables the organization at all levels, including the board of directors, to effectively convey the organization’s value and build support for its initiatives. The position has strong cross-functional ties with all three lines of business: destination marketing and development, management of Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre, and production of owned events.

Reporting to the Vice-President, Shared Services, the Executive Director of Communications and Connections, works directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to develop and execute Explore Edmonton’s communications and stakeholder engagement strategy. The Executive Director collaborates closely and proactively with a wide range of EEC colleagues to ensure that program communications needs are being met across all departments and functions.

This position will help shape a highly driven team of communications and stakeholder professionals, fostering a collaborative, co-ordinated and customer-focused approach to delivering strategic, on-brand, high-quality communications.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Undergraduate or Master's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing or related field with 10+ years of related experience
• Advanced strategic communications planning skills; excellent relationship-building and negotiating skills, able to operate within a three-to-five-year planning environment
• Excellent executive-level, shareholder and stakeholder communications skills in a variety of long-term and issues-driven circumstances
• Highly developed skills in leading change, collaboration, problem-solving, risk mitigation and critical thinking, with a commitment to continuous learning on principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional people management skills with a track record of encouraging and mentoring successful communications teams
• Well-honed media interview and coaching skills, with a deep understanding of news and industry media needs
• Ability to conduct research and present data and analysis in a succinct and clear manner
• Ability to work well as a team player as well as independently with confidentiality
• Strong understanding of professional discretion
• Demonstrates resourcefulness and critical thinking in a variety of situations
• Excellent writing, editing, grammatical, organizational and research skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a broad range of people, including employees, executives, board members and a wide variety of stakeholders
• Excellent management, time-management and problem-solving skills
• Superb presentation communications skills, with proven ability to present to large audiences and during high-stakes situations
• Strong working knowledge of Canadian Press style
• Ability to anticipate, assess and readily adapt to changing priorities; maintain resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment
• Proficient in Office 365; Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Visio, with intermediate knowledge of CRM programs.

How To Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than May 12, 2024.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

Elevate Your Experience with Explore Edmonton!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is seeking an enthusiastic Banquet Captain to join the team! As a Banquet Captain, you will play a pivotal role in the efficient and effective planning and execution of banquet functions. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring all our guests’ needs are met and hopefully exceeded. You will also realize that our guests include all co-workers and act accordingly to provide exceptional service. As business levels dictate, the banquet captain is expected to perform supervisory and front-line duties. Join us and elevate your hospitality career, knowing that your efforts are truly valued!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is not just a workplace, it's a vibrant and energetic hub that hosts world-class events, meetings, and conventions, attracting an impressive average of 1.3 million visitors annually. If you thrive on being amidst exciting action, enjoying live music, and connecting with hundreds of fellow Edmontonians day or night, this is the ideal place for you! Join us and be a part of this dynamic and thrilling environment.

What we offer to enhance your experience:

• A competitive compensation package complemented by attractive benefits
• Seasoned event and hospitality professionals who will serve as your mentors
• Opportunities to take the lead and mentor
• Flexible scheduling options to suit your lifestyle
• Access to our Annual Scholarship Program
• Enjoy meal discounts, exclusive fitness membership discounts, and a range of other perks designed exclusively for our valued employees

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

• Delegating duties to supervisors and staff
• Communicating and reviewing daily function sheets between the kitchen and front of house
• Leading service meetings before functions and conducting post-function reviews with the team
• Ensuring all team members are accounted for, logging absentee employees, and reorganizing staff to cover for deficiencies
• Providing feedback on staff schedules
• Ensuring catering requirements are met efficiently while controlling labour cost
• Ensuring all staff receive continual performance feedback to ensure service quality
• Resolving conflict between employees and suggesting staff performance feedback to the Bar/Banquet Manager
• Enforcing uniform codes and policies with staff members
• Responding to last-minute changes of events and client requests
• Completing maintenance and repair requests using Aware Manager software
• Completing daily billing and updating event plans in venue and event management software
• Resolving client complaints promptly and effectively to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Ensuring quality service and customer satisfaction while working closely with staff, managers and clients on and off the floor
• Maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other departments
• Working safely at all times and promoting a safe work environment
• Managing cash float and ensuring all cash handling procedures are followed
• Other cash handling duties such as, reconciling remittances, prepare bank deposits and maintain POS equipment

Our successful candidate will have:

• High School Diploma
• Valid ProServe, ProTect and Food Safety certification
• 2-3 years of Banquet experience, preferably in a large hotel or convention centre
• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
• Superior customer service and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships with other departments
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

How to Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume and let us know how you feel you could make an impact. Please submit your interest no later than May 15, 2024.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

Be a Part of the Action!

Explore Edmonton’s two venues play host to hundreds of meetings, conventions, concerts, sporting events and other events every year. If you love to be a part of the action, want to see live music, meet and greet hundreds of Edmontonians in a day or night, this is the place to be!

The Edmonton EXPO Centre is looking for Supervisor, Food & Beverage (Banquets), who will be vital to executing the events coming through the venue.

About the Position

The Supervisor, Food & Beverage is responsible for providing positive guest interactions and serving guests in a friendly and efficient manner. They are expected to be attentive to our guests' needs and make them feel welcome in the Edmonton EXPO Centre at all times.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Proper and timely set-up and execution of all banquet events
• Consistently providing professional, friendly and engaging customer service
• Maintaining stock during events
• Maintaining cleanliness of workstations
• Conducting cash drops at the end of events
• Providing supervision and assisting with the timely and accurate completion of tasks in relation to tills, inventory control sheets, stock rotation, and inventory control
• Monitoring new staff and participating in training

Our successful candidate will have:

• Valid ProServe certificate
• Experience working in the bar or food service industry
• 1+ years in a supervisory position would be an asset

How to Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than Sunday, May 12, 2024.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

About the Position

The People and Culture team is looking for a People & Culture Administrator. Areas of focus will include, but are not limited to, data administration, coordination of employee learning and development programming, Sharepoint site administration, Celayix Scheduling System administration and employee file management. This person has an eye for detail, impeccable time management and extraordinary organization skills.

The successful individual will:

• Coordinate, and support learning and development programs and initiatives
• Coordinate and support recognition programs and initiatives
• Coordinate team meetings, agendas, minutes/notes, and tracks action items as required.
• Collaborate with team members to prepare, draft, edit or format various documents and presentations in support of People & Culture programs or initiatives.
• Maintain various pages on SharePoint.
• Provide administrative support to internal working groups, teams, and committees, as assigned.
• Maintain accurate electronic employee profiles in HRIS and scheduling system, including entering new hire, leaves, return to work and terminations, with an understanding of the various employment status types, applicable rules, regulations, and legislation.
• Enter, update, and maintain employee data and changes in HRIS and scheduling system, as required.
• Ensure paperwork is complete and added to appropriate folders, while communicating necessary information to team members.
• Ensure digital employee files and scheduling system data remain up to date and accurate.
• Provide onboarding, guidance and troubleshooting support for the scheduling system.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Business Administration Certification or Human Resources Certificate. If certification is not available, experience would be considered
• 1-2 years administration work (data entry, system work). Experience in HR considered an asset
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows Office Suite and SharePoint (Work, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel) 
• Strong organizational skills with focus on detail orientation
• Strong writing, editing, grammatical, and general information research competencies
• Strong self-management with ability to consistently meet deadlines, work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated analytical and creative problem-solving
• Demonstrated communication skills with ability to effectively articulate and communicate with all levels of employees throughout the organization
• Exceptional prioritization and organizational skills with an ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative environment
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced employee centric service environment

How To Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter to let us know how you feel you could make an impact along with your resume. Please submit your interest no later than May 20, 2024.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

About the Position

The Global Marketing team is looking for a Marketing Intern. This is a temporary position which runs from approximately (May to August 2024). Working as a member of the Global Marketing Team, the Marketing Intern, Venues will support the implementation and execution of the marketing strategy for the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre.

The Marketing Intern supports the execution of venue related projects for the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre, and monitors the B2B marketing, event campaign, content marketing and digital marketing strategies of these two portfolios. Working in close collaboration with the Marketing Accounts Manager, Venues and the entire Explore Edmonton Global Marketing team, the Marketing Intern supports the marketing activities undertaken at Explore Edmonton’s venues with the goals of supporting revenue and sales conversions, driving value for shareholders, increasing positive brand recognition, and engagement with the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre brand platforms.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting in fielding marketing requests from the venues teams and assigning to contractors/Global Marketing team members through Asana.
• Supporting ongoing marketing activities for clients, tenants and event producers and promoters with the goal of adding value.
• Supporting brand development and compliance for the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre.
• Supporting the maintenance of venue digital marketing properties which may include website, e-mail marketing and social media.
• Collaborating with Global Marketing brand team to produce branded collateral including sales collateral, menus, signage, advertising etc.
• Supporting the execution of digital B2B sales campaigns and B2C event promotion campaigns with the goals of increasing event booking conversions, ticket sales and in-venue spending.
• Supporting the development of quality content and story-telling collateral with the goal of increasing positive brand recognition of the Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre.
• Collaborating with clients, tenants and event producers to develop marketing campaigns that increase ticket sales and in-venue spending.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• Enrolled in post-secondary education in business (marketing), communications or related field.
• High school diploma, enrolled in post-secondary required.
• Proactive with solid prioritization and organization skills
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Solid, demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrate good judgement and professionalism
• Proven ability to work independently and perform effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and with time-sensitive deadlines

How to Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than May 21, 2024.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.

About the Position

The Global Marketing team is looking for a Marketing Accounts Intern to join the Global Marketing Team. This is a temporary position which runs from approximately May to September 2024. Reporting to the Marketing Account Manager, Consumer, this position will work to execute all marketing and communications functions related to this portfolio.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Adding Event Listings to ExploreEdmonton.Com
• SEO optimization
• Developing & updating landing pages for upcoming Consumer Marketing Campaigns
• Developing a monthly social media content calendar promoting the Consumer portfolio in collaboration with the Social Media Engagement Specialist, across Explore Edmonton’s consumer social media channels
• Collaborating with the Marketing Account Specialist, Business Development to identify opportunities & draft organic social media content for the Business Events, Consumer, and Sport & Culture portfolios, across Explore Edmonton’s corporate channels, in collaboration with the Strategic Communications Department
• Contesting setup and management
• Maintaining Asana boards and tasks for all Consumer Marketing Account Manager (MAM) campaigns
• Developing project briefs & summaries
• Creation of quarterly marketing updates
• Working with the Brand & Design team to create & maintain the Consumer marketing partner brand toolkit
• Conducting general market & competitor research and present findings to the Global Marketing Team
• Invoice coding and tracking
• Researching and applying for awards
• Collecting imagery, copy, logos, etc. for various internal and external partners
• Sending monthly newsletters
• Other duties as required.

The successful candidates will have the following:

• High school diploma required
• Enrolled in post-secondary education in business (marketing), communications or related field.
• Experience in marketing & communication is considered an asset
• Pro-active with solid prioritization and organization skills
• Self-motivated, flexible and adaptable
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint)
• Solid, demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Demonstrated good judgment and professionalism
• Displays leadership qualities
• Proven ability to work independently and perform effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work under pressure, with time-sensitive deadlines & competing priorities
• Lifting and moving of equipment up to 50lbs
• Available full-time (35 hours/week)
• Knowledge of the City of Edmonton is considered an asset
• Be available for work at home and in-person at the office work as required

How to Apply

If this role piques your interest, please submit your cover letter and resume no later than May 28, 2024.

Explore Edmonton encourages, supports, and celebrates a diverse and inclusive work environment. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the city we promote and where our employees feel safe and supported every day.