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Conference and Event Planners  (NOC 1226)
Avalon Peninsula Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Conference and event planners plan, organize and co-ordinate conferences, conventions, meetings, seminars, exhibitions, trade shows, festivals and other events. They are employed by tourism associations, trade and professional associations, convention and conference centres, governments and by conference and event planning companies.

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Conference and event planners perform 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 scope and format of events, to establish and monitor budgets and to review administrative procedures and progress of events
  • Co-ordinate 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.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

St. John's, Mount Pearl, Arnold's Cove, Bay Roberts, Bishop's Cove, Carbonear, Conception Bay South, Gulch, Gull Island, Harbour Grace, North River, Spaniard's Bay, Torbay, Upper Island Cove, Wabana, Birchy Nap, Chamberlains, Codner, Doyles, Foxtrap, Goulds, Greeleytown, Kelligrews, Lance Cove, Lawrence Pond, Manuels, Newton, North Pond Heights, Peachytown, Riverdale, Talcville, Topsail, Upper Gullies

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Education & Job Requirements for Conference and Event Planners in Avalon Peninsula Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Provincial/Territorial Regulation

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Location Regulation
Newfoundland and Labrador
Not regulated

This occupation does not require certification in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Many occupations require licensing or certification to operate certain types of equipment, or to drive trucks and other vehicles. However, most of these occupations are not part of the list of regulated professions and trades.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial Training

Provincial Training Information - Newfoundland and Labrador

While formal training is not a requirement for this occupation in Newfoundland and Labrador, some related training is available in the areas of business, tourism and hospitality administration. Programs are available at both the university and college level from the following institutions:

- Academy Canada (St. John's & Corner Brook)
- College of the North Atlantic (Bay St. George, St. John's - Prince Philip Drive, Corner Brook & Happy Valley-Goose Bay)
- Corona College (Grand Falls-Windsor)
- CompuCollege School of Business (Stephenville & St. John's)
- Keyin College (St. John's)

A university degree in business can be acquired through Memorial University of Newfoundland (St. John's campus). Options include:
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Business Administration
The industry association in Newfoundland and Labrador recommends that individuals interested in pursuing a career in the tourism sector complete the Emerit Certification Program which is administered by the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council.

[ Report Publication Date: 2011-02-16 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Ministries and Departments of Education

Education is the responsibility of the ten provinces and three territories. Each has its own ministry (sometimes called "department") that oversees the organization, delivery and assessment of education.

Distance Learning

Distance learning lets you study via the Internet or other methods such as cable TV or correspondence. It also opens virtual doors for students who cannot study away from home.

Visit CanLearn for a list of Canadian colleges, universities and other institutions providing thousands of courses at a distance.

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Information for Newcomers

Fact Sheet for Internationally Trained Individuals

Are you an internationally trained individual looking for guidance on foreign credential recognition in your profession in Canada? This occupational fact sheet can help you by providing information on:

  • the general requirements to work in your profession
  • the steps that you can take to find the most reliable sources of information

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[ Source: Foreign Credentials Referral Office - CIC ]
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