Description

The Black Healthcare Professionals Network (BHPN) supports Black healthcare professionals in Canada through mentorship, networking, and business advisory services.

The Junior Events Planner will support the Events Manager in planning and executing two key events while assisting with logistics, vendor coordination, sponsorship fulfillment, and event execution. This role is essential in delivering high-quality experiences that strengthen relationships with members, sponsors, and partners while advancing BHPN’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

- Assist in planning and organizing events, including managing timelines, venues, catering, logistics, and event materials.
- Coordinate with vendors to secure services, manage communications, and ensure timely delivery of all event requirements.
- Support sponsor engagement by coordinating sponsorship deliverables, preparing sponsor materials, and ensuring all sponsorship benefits are fulfilled before, during, and after events.
- Assist with sponsor activations, signage, exhibitor logistics, and on-site sponsor experience.
- Support marketing efforts, including email campaigns, social media content, event registration pages, and attendee communications.
- Represent the Black Healthcare Professionals Network (BHPN) at community, partner, and industry events
- Provide logistical support on event days, including setup, registration, vendor management, sponsor support, and troubleshooting.
- Collect attendee and sponsor feedback and assist with post-event evaluations and follow-up.
- Maintain event documentation, budgets, timelines, contracts, and planning resources.
- Work closely with the marketing, partnerships, and operations teams to ensure seamless event execution.
- Assist in preparing post-event reports,



tracking key performance metrics, and documenting lessons learned to improve future events.

Job Qualifications

- Diploma or degree in Event Planning, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Some experience in event planning, event coordination, fundraising events, or sponsorship activation is considered an asset but is not required.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable interacting with sponsors, vendors, partners, and event attendees in a professional manner.
- Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and other Google platforms.
- Experience with event registration platforms, CRM systems, Canva, or social media management tools is an asset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
- Positive, customer-focused attitude and a willingness to adapt in a fast-paced event environment.

Position Length & Hours

This is a 16-week contract position, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with working hours between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

The hourly wage is $20–$24 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

This is a hybrid role, with approximately 75% remote work and 25% in-person for team meetings, site visits, vendor meetings, and event days. Candidates should have access to a reliable vehicle.

There is potential for the contract to be extended based on organizational needs and performance.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Seasonal
Contract length: 16 weeks

Pay: Up to $24.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brampton, ON

📌 Junior Event Planner (Brampton)
🏢 Black Healthcare Professionals Network
📍 Brampton