Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers postsecondary, secondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes. The Events Assistant is a new, temporary position designed to support the large-scale WINHEC AGM event being hosted at SNP during July 2027. The Event Assistant is responsible for the overall coordination and logistical planning leading up to the event, as well as, ensuring execution of the event follows planning deliverables and for producing a post-event summary report. Key planning categories include attendee and capacity logistics; accommodations and travel; registration planning; cultural programming; social programming; agenda/program and meeting space planning; event transportation and shuttle service; technology planning; and legacy building and 25th anniversary celebration. The Event Assistant works with sub-committees for each of the categories listed above and support coordinated planning between the sub-committees. The Events Assistant is required to perform all duties consistent with the governance values and operating policies of Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) while fostering positive relations with staff, students, stakeholders, and the community; Assisting with Event Planning 70% Assisting the Executive Assistant and those part of the WINHEC event with planning, management, and execution of the event Contribute to event scheduling and checklist management to meet timelines Liaise with the communications team for the creation of communications material for the purpose of the WINHEC event.
Work with the individuals in all areas of the planning committee to ensure tasks are being completed Research and brainstorm successful conference strategies as potential solutions for hosting the WINHEC event Research and brainstorm successful logistics strategies as potential solutions for hosting the WINHEC event Create a database of vendors pertaining to all logistical components of the event planning process Maintain inventory of items pertaining to the WINHEC event such as marketing and promotional items Work with other staff as deemed necessary to compose a post-event report Completion of high school. Diploma and/or degree in event planning, hospitality, or a related discipline is an asset. EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE Over 1 year and including 3 years of experience with planning large-scale events; Experience with hosting international guests; Experience with coordinating accommodations, transportation, and catering. Prior experience working for an Indigenous organization is preferred. Criminal Record Check At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, protected and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested. Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community. Part-Time Contract till August 2027 Up to 37.5 hrs Monday-Friday Considerations for new hire step placements include internal pay equity, experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise. #