Top Benefits
About the role
About Us:
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Located at Exhibition Place is the award-winning Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre which is now LEED Platinum certified, and Beanfield Centre conference venue which is LEED Silver certified. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site. Our environmental initiatives have resulted in award winning recognition across North America, such as the Platinum Waste Minimization Award from the Recycling Council of Canada and have established Exhibition Place as a world leader in energy-efficient technologies.
We offer a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive rewards package. Enjoy OMERS participation - a defined benefit pension plan, employer-paid health & dental, extended healthcare, and professional development.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Transportation Coordinator coordinates all activities related to the delivery of Transportation for events and tenants.
- Coordinate and administers work plans, daily instructions and work assignments including producing operational schedules, audits and reporting.
- Prepare parking facilities for events with the necessary equipment, conduct safety & maintenance inspections, and liaise with trades and other divisions.
- Lead for individual event portfolios in client meetings and liaise with other divisions to provide information on parking & transportation including site requirements and traffic management plans in collaboration with Toronto Police, Toronto Traffic Operations Centre & other Divisions.
- Coordinate the preparation and issuance of revenue collection materials, reconciliations and prepare comparative show reports post event.
- Provide input into the development and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures.
- Create wayfinding plans including both digital and static signage plans for event portfolios including updating various transportation related apps.
- Coordinate, audit and collaborate on parking violation enforcement & compliance.
- Optimize parking inventory and create innovative solutions including alternative offsite parking locations & coordinating third-party customer service representatives to assist customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How do I qualify?
- Certificate in Facility Management or in another discipline pertinent to the job function or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable experience managing labour issues in a Unionized environment.
- Extensive experience in facility and event management, preferably in a production event environment.
- Possess a valid full G Class Ontario driver’s license.
- Extensive experience in supervising staff in an event environment.
- Experience utilizing software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic mail).
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret collective agreements, applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and government legislation specifically the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, fire safety regulations and building codes.
- Knowledge of facility management software/programs an asset.
- Ability to work days, evenings and weekends including holidays, as required to support operational requirements.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We carefully review every application - including yours. We're fortunate to have many outstanding people apply to each of our positions. While we appreciate every application that comes our way, due to the high volume we receive, we're not able to follow up with each person individually. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the needs of the role, we'll contact you.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Exhibition Place is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and the communities in which we live and serve.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Exhibition Place and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by emailing us at Humanresources@explace.on.ca
About Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
Established in 1879, Exhibition Place has grown from its rather humble origins into an exciting, world-class venue playing host to numerous trade and consumers shows each year, including the Canadian National Exhibition.
Top Benefits
About the role
About Us:
Exhibition Place is Canada’s largest entertainment venue, attracting over 5.5 million visitors a year. The 192-acre site is an integral component of Toronto and Ontario’s economy, particularly with respect to conventions, sport, festivals, recreation, culture and tourism. Located at Exhibition Place is the award-winning Enercare Centre, Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centre which is now LEED Platinum certified, and Beanfield Centre conference venue which is LEED Silver certified. Since 2004, Exhibition Place has undertaken an environmental stewardship initiative, entitled GREENSmart; which includes the promotion of sustainable development, environmental initiatives and leading edge green technologies and practices across the site. Our environmental initiatives have resulted in award winning recognition across North America, such as the Platinum Waste Minimization Award from the Recycling Council of Canada and have established Exhibition Place as a world leader in energy-efficient technologies.
We offer a competitive salary, performance incentives, and a comprehensive rewards package. Enjoy OMERS participation - a defined benefit pension plan, employer-paid health & dental, extended healthcare, and professional development.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Reporting to the Transportation Manager, the Transportation Coordinator coordinates all activities related to the delivery of Transportation for events and tenants.
- Coordinate and administers work plans, daily instructions and work assignments including producing operational schedules, audits and reporting.
- Prepare parking facilities for events with the necessary equipment, conduct safety & maintenance inspections, and liaise with trades and other divisions.
- Lead for individual event portfolios in client meetings and liaise with other divisions to provide information on parking & transportation including site requirements and traffic management plans in collaboration with Toronto Police, Toronto Traffic Operations Centre & other Divisions.
- Coordinate the preparation and issuance of revenue collection materials, reconciliations and prepare comparative show reports post event.
- Provide input into the development and implementation of policies and standard operating procedures.
- Create wayfinding plans including both digital and static signage plans for event portfolios including updating various transportation related apps.
- Coordinate, audit and collaborate on parking violation enforcement & compliance.
- Optimize parking inventory and create innovative solutions including alternative offsite parking locations & coordinating third-party customer service representatives to assist customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
How do I qualify?
- Certificate in Facility Management or in another discipline pertinent to the job function or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Considerable experience managing labour issues in a Unionized environment.
- Extensive experience in facility and event management, preferably in a production event environment.
- Possess a valid full G Class Ontario driver’s license.
- Extensive experience in supervising staff in an event environment.
- Experience utilizing software packages (word processing, spreadsheets, and electronic mail).
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret collective agreements, applicable codes, standards, guidelines, and government legislation specifically the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, fire safety regulations and building codes.
- Knowledge of facility management software/programs an asset.
- Ability to work days, evenings and weekends including holidays, as required to support operational requirements.
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. We carefully review every application - including yours. We're fortunate to have many outstanding people apply to each of our positions. While we appreciate every application that comes our way, due to the high volume we receive, we're not able to follow up with each person individually. If a strong match is found between your qualifications and the needs of the role, we'll contact you.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Exhibition Place is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment where all employees and members of the public feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the public and the communities in which we live and serve.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Exhibition Place and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by emailing us at Humanresources@explace.on.ca
About Board of Governors of Exhibition Place
Established in 1879, Exhibition Place has grown from its rather humble origins into an exciting, world-class venue playing host to numerous trade and consumers shows each year, including the Canadian National Exhibition.