Business Development Coordinator

Job Description

Overview

The candidate for this position will be seconded to the Comité des Grands Réseaux Éléctriques also known as CIGRÉ.Within that organization they will assume a role of Canadian Operations Coordinator.

CIGRE is an organization on the cutting-edge of electric power 1921 they have been a driving force in the advancement of knowledge and technological innovation in the field of electric power systems. CIGRE brings together all the key players in the electric power systems sector: business leaders system operators manufacturers engineers policy makers regulators academics and many others.

Today their network extends to 90 countries worldwide. This means that they benefit from the experience and expertise that springs from the research and practice in each of these different countries. And in turn they bring this wealth of information back to members such as AtkinsRéalis through working groups conferences technical papers and reports.

CIGRE Canada represents its Canadian members supporting their active participation as they offer their expertise towards development of global technological advancements in electrical power systems. CIGRE Canada are looking for an Canadian Operations Coordinator that can support its National Executive and active membership.

Your role

• Support the Power Grids Business Unit as the AtkinsRealis contact to our major Canadian Utility clients and others members of CIGRE;

• Manage external communications for members and the website provider and lead the composition and publication of material on CIGREs digital and social media platforms. This also includes receiving and processing all CIGRE and CIGRE Canada related correspondence that is received by the office or forward to appropriate CIGRE Canada executive as may be required;

• Coordinate CIGRE activities with the Conference provider for the annual CIGRE Canada Conferences (held in different Canadian locales) and provide support as may be required to CIGRE head office in Paris for the biennial conference usually held in Paris;

• Organize and participate in Executive Committee meetings send out meeting notices secure location (or set up video call if appropriate) send out materials in advance of the meeting and attend the meeting to take notes for distribution. Provide administrative support where required including presentation slides board documents member correspondence etc;

• Banking getting proper authorization and ensure that all invoices are paid in a timely manner. This also includes maintaining accounts payable/receivable and bank reconciliations.

About you

• Degree in marketing or a related field

• Junior profile or with initial experience relevant to the position

• Communications Business Administration or Administrative Assistance experience.

• Active hands-on experience ideally in similar administrative / event planning roles.

• Detail oriented Strong organization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Able to work independently be a self-starter and resourceful.

• Excellent communication skills in English* French would be a plus.

*This position requires proficiency in a language other than French namely English as you will be part of a Canadian global or regional leadership team and will need to collaborate with colleagues located outside of Quebec.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation employee recognition and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health wellbeing financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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