Business Development Coordinator

Overview

The candidate for this position will be seconded to the "Comité des Grands Réseaux Électriques" also known as "CIGRÉ". Within that organization, they will assume the role of Canadian Operations Coordinator. CIGRÉ is an organization on the cutting-edge of electric power systems and brings together key players in the sector worldwide. CIGRÉ Canada represents its Canadian members and supports their active participation as they offer expertise toward global technological advancements in electrical power systems.

Your role

• Act as the AtkinsRéalis contact for the Power Grids Business Unit to major Canadian Utility clients and other CIGRÉ members.
• Manage external communications for members and the website provider and lead the composition and publication of material on CIGRÉ's digital and social media platforms.
• Coordinate CIGRÉ activities with the annual CIGRÉ Canada Conferences and provide support to the CIGRÉ head office in Paris for the biennial conference.
• Organize and participate in Executive Committee meetings: send notices, coordinate locations or video calls, prepare materials, attend and take notes for distribution.
• Handle banking: obtain proper authorizations, ensure timely payment of invoices, manage accounts payable/receivable, and perform bank reconciliations.

Qualifications

• Junior profile or initial experience relevant to the position.
• Experience in communications, business administration, or administrative assistance.
• Hands-on experience in similar administrative or event-planning roles.
• Detail oriented with strong organization and time-management skills.
• Able to work independently, be a self-starter, and resourceful.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and employee recognition.
• Brilliant range of flexible benefits tailored to health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies.

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