Stakeholder Relations Event Planner - Retail Payments

Stakeholder Relations Event Planner - Retail Payments

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Find out more about the next steps in our Recruitment process. 

Application Process

• Your application must include the following: 
  • cover letter
  • curriculum vitae
• A written test may be administered

What you will do  
The Bank’s principal role is to promote the economic and financial welfare of Canada. The Communications Department provides sound communications analysis, advice and planning services in support of the Bank’s policy objectives. 
 
Enacted in 2021, the Retail Payment Activities Act mandates the Bank with supervising payment service providers, with the aim of building confidence in the safety and reliability of their services while protecting users from certain risks. As it begins implementing the Retail Payments Supervision (RPS) Framework, the Bank holds consultations and other engagement activities on various aspects of its supervisory role. The Planning Analyst will focus primarily on engagement activities related to this new mandate. 

Working under the direction of the Director, Stakeholder Relations Planning, the Planning Analyst is instrumental in implementing communications strategies by developing and managing engagement activities with external stakeholders in the payments field.
 
More specifically, you will

• plan and organize various communications activities, such as consultations and presentations, and provide logistical support to ensure the success of these activities; 
• manage the Bank’s participation in conferences and industry events (this can include organizing booths, coordinating Bank participation at large international events, etc.);
• prepare and coordinate the production and distribution of communications materials, such as speaking recommendations, briefing materials and planning notes;
• review vendor billing, prepare reports and maintain budgeting documentation; 
• maintain records in a CRM system to provide up-to-date information about all ongoing engagement activities. 

What you need to succeed 
We are looking for someone with strong oral and written communication skills. 

You take initiative, work autonomously and you plan and organize your work effectively. You adapt to changing demands and embrace challenges.   

You foster relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders and colleagues. You’re willing to learn and have excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills. You’re a team player.

You have experience planning both in-person and virtual events and engagement activities from start to finish. You have experience in dealing with conference and industry event organizations. You have experience managing many events at once and working under pressure. 

You have experience with various digital platforms and software, and you have an aptitude to learn about new ones.  
 

Nice-to-have 
Familiarity with:

• knowledge of the Bank and its communications objectives 
• knowledge of the payments landscape in Canada 
• project management principles 

 
Your education and experience 

• completed post-secondary education with three years of relevant work experience in event planning, administration, meeting scheduling and coordination 

or 

• an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered 

What you need to know

• Language requirement: English and French essential (bilingual) with a minimum starting level of functional (level 4) in second official language. Training may be provided to help reach the required level of fully functional (level 5) in second official language.
• Priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents
• Security level required: Be eligible to obtain Secret 
• There will be no relocation assistance provided
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 
• The official title for this position is “Stakeholder Planning Specialist ”

Remote work / Hybrid Work Model

The Bank offers work arrangements that provide employees with flexibility, enable high-performing teams, and support an excellent workplace culture. Most employees can telework from home for a substantial part of each month as part of the Bank`s hybrid work model, and they are expected on site at the Bank location a minimum of eight days per month to help build connections between colleagues. You must live in Canada, and within reasonable commuting distance of the office. For this position, should you not live within reasonable commuting distance of the office, you will be able to work 100% remote (within Canada) for the duration of this term.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

What you can expect from us
This is a great opportunity to join a leading organization and be part of a high-performing team. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet your needs at every stage of your life and career. For more information on key benefits please visit A great deal to consider. 

• Salaries are based on qualifications and experience and typically range from $69,298 to $81,527 (job grade 14)
• The Bank offers an incentive for successfully meeting expectations at  5 to 7% of your base salary. The Bank offers additional performance pay (3%) for those who exceed expectations. Exceptional performers who far exceed expectations may be eligible for higher performance pay.
• Flexible and comprehensive benefits so you can choose the level of health and dental coverage that meets your needs
• Extra vacation days (up to five each year) that you can purchase to add to your vacation entitlement
• Option to join the indexed, defined-benefit pension plan after 24 consecutive months of service

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.