Conference and event planners
Hospitality, tourism and recreation
NOC 12103
Filmed in 
Vancouver
A Vancouver event planner gives Viviana an inside glimpse into organizing a festival. Integrating suggestions from others, she coordinates plans and details, staying within the budget. Her joy comes from seeing visitors having a great time.

What to know

Annual Earnings
$56,311
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
College Diploma or Apprenticeship, 2 or more years
Job Openings
(2024-2034)
1,320

Top Skills

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

Coordination

Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

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Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Service Orientation

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

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