Events Specialist

Position: EVENTS SPECIALIST
Job Opening Number:  107285

Job

Requisition Number:  610

Number of Positions:  1

Job Type:  Union

Job Code:  Events Specialist

Department:  CORPORATE SUPPORT SERVICES

Division:  Corp Support Services External

Salary Range
1st Step:  $80,280.20 per annum

2nd Step:  $84,520.80 per annum

Job Rate:  $88,961.60 per annum

Job Grade
008

Job Status and Duration
Full Time (FT), Regular (R)

Hours of Work
35 Hour work week

Location
City Hall

Posting Date
October 30, 2026

Closing Date
November 5, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants
To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

POSITION DUTIES
Reporting to the Manager, Events & Protocol, as part of a team, this position will be responsible for providing service excellence to stakeholders and participants in the delivery of various City of Brampton special events and festivals. This role is responsible to ensure a proactive approach to program delivery of new and existing events that meet the needs of the community.

Provide guidance and direction to part-time staff and volunteers.

Responsible for the planning & implementation of City of Brampton special events, festivals and corporate programs.

Attend and ensure the seamless execution of assigned events. Assist in event set-up and takedown, address and resolve issues.

Collaborate with the Senior Events Specialists in the planning and execution of City events as required.

Assist and support the Festivals and Special Events team.

Assist Strategic Communications with the planning, delivery and communication strategies related to special events, festivals and corporate programs.

Liaise with various community groups, suppliers and businesses to develop and/or enhance community relationships when planning and producing events.

Ensure programming excellence by researching, designing and developing new events and enhancing existing events.

Report on attendance numbers, trends, target achievements and areas for growth.

Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies and procedures.

Responsible to update and maintain the corporate event database.

Provide timely follow-up to customer service issues.

Perform additional similar and related duties as assigned.

SELECTION CRITERIA

High School (Grade 12) graduation plus an additional program of over one (1) and up to two (2) years in Tourism and Hospitality Management - Event Planning, Special Events Planning, Public Relations or equivalent.

Experience

Over one (1) year, up to and including two (2) years of experience in a municipal or community related public relations environment with proven experience in major special event planning and execution in a project team environment.

Required Licence Certification

A valid, non-probationary Ontario Class G driver’s licence.

Other Skills And Assets

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; superior customer service/public relations skills coupled with excellent interpersonal skills and experience working with community groups and/or the private sector, other levels of government.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Regular access to a vehicle.

Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information
Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

Applicants who do not meet the educational requirements but have direct related experience may be considered.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this…