Intellectual Property Ontario (IPON) is a new provincial agency that will serve as a go-to resource for Intellectual Property (IP) expertise to help researchers and companies maximize the value of their IP, strengthen their capacity to grow and compete in the global market.

Location : This is a hybrid opportunity within Ontario. We have offices in both Kitchener and Toronto where the team meets to collaborate and on an as-needed basis.

The Event Coordinator will work collaboratively with various teams to coordinate IPON's presence and participation at external events, as well as coordinate IPON's own events, ensuring that events are planned and executed efficiently.

Responsibilities :

• Execute IPON's event strategy, ensuring all IPON event agreements and commitments are met
• Use the event strategy for guidance and identify, recommend and execute events that IPON should attend, support and participate in
• Act as the point person for all IPON speaking engagements, liaising and coordinating with Leadership groups, external and internal partners and stakeholders
• Lead the execution of all IPON hosted and co-hosted events
• Lead the execution of all IPON event participation activities
• Work with IPON's Communications Team to ensure the successful and on-time creation of all required event materials, such as promotion, presentation, signage, speaking notes, and other marketing / communications collateral
• Own back-end logistics such as managing Eventbrite, setting up Zoom webinars and researching technology requirements
• Attend events, both virtual and on-site across Ontario, for set up, take down, and to ensure the events run smoothly
• Collaborate with Brand Marketing Advisor on branding strategies to ensure events are marketed and well attended

Qualifications :

• Up to 1 year of experience coordinating events, both in person and virtual
• Diploma or Certificate in Marketing, Event Management, Public Relations or a related field
• Experience managing and building multiple stakeholder relationships
• Interest in intellectual property, technology sectors, and / or the innovation economy
• Experience using Eventbrite, Zoom, PowerPoint
• Professionalism and attention to details to ensure IPON is well represented at events and attendees are well prepared
• Ability to travel within Ontario and transport event materials as required to attend in-person events
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment

The annual salary range for this role is $55,800 - $75,487, plus benefits and pension.

Sounds like you? Join our growing team today!

Intellectual Property Ontario is committed to the core principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 : dignity, independence, integration and equal opportunity.

Our goal is to ensure that all Ontarians can access our services and information when and how they need them, without barriers.

If you require any assistance or accommodation alternatives during the recruitment process, please contact us at hr at ip-ontario.ca

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