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The Opportunity
Do you enjoy providing exceptional client service with a keen attention to detail, ensuring all clients' needs are not only met but exceeded?
We are seeking an energetic, motivated, self-driven and client-focused team member to join our Legal Support Services team as the Hospitality & Meeting Coordinator in our Halifax office. This is a full-time permanent position.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
As a Hospitality & Meeting Coordinator, you will be responsible for:
Meetings
- Coordinate and manage meeting logistics with firm resources to determine catering and staffing requirements based on boardroom bookings and requests for functions;
- Set up and clean meeting rooms as required;
- Arrange for appropriate resources to ensure event is hosted with excellence; and,
- Upon completion of meeting, review overall effectiveness and make any recommendations for future events.
Hospitality/Staff Kitchens
- Maintain and order refreshment supplies to maintain sufficient inventory;
- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen facilities; and,
- Monitor routine kitchen equipment to ensure they are functioning properly;
Other
- Flexible to adjust work schedule based on event requirements;
- Occasional unassisted lifting of weights between 50 and 75 lbs;
- Frequent lifting of weights between 20 and 50 lbs; and,
- Additional related duties as required.
What you'll need
Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess the following skill set:
- Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management or a related field;
- Two (2) years previous experience in the hospitality industry, preferably with event coordination experience; and,
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
We're looking for
Core Skills
A little bit about us
McInnes Cooper
About MC
McInnes Cooper is among the 25 largest law firms in Canada and a member of Lex Mundi, the world's leading network of independent law firms. Providing strategic counsel to industry-leading clients from Canada and abroad, the firm continues to thrive through its relentless focus on client success, talent engagement and innovation. With an integrated team of 220 lawyers and over 250 professional resources across seven offices in Charlottetown, Fredericton, Halifax, Moncton, Saint John, St. John's and Sydney, McInnes Cooper is positioned - both in size and experience - to offer clients a full range of legal services.
Our People
At McInnes Cooper you will find a team that values you. We recognize that our members are key in delivering outstanding client service and we provide a collaborative, professional environment with a member focused culture. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that values, respects and supports different perspectives, cultures and experiences.
Diversity & Inclusion
We recognize that our individual differences make us a stronger, more adaptable law firm. We embrace these differences and give all of our members the opportunity to develop their unique skills and talents.
Collective Social Responsibility
We are recognized as a leader and innovator amongst Canadian law firms in the field of Collective Social Responsibility. Our people are concerned citizens who enjoy giving back. Together, we focus on developing ongoing partnerships with community organizations that do amazing work, often despite limited resources and public awareness. As a firm, we have the ability to respond with contributions of time and monetary support, and our people give generously of their skills and effort.
Pro Bono Legal Services
Through our Pro Bono Program, we provide legal counsel to disadvantaged people and organizations that have difficulty gaining access to justice on matters of public interest.
Environmental Stewardship
Like any large organization, our operations leave a footprint on the environment. From paper use and waste production to transportation and energy consumption, we continually look for opportunities to minimize that impact.
Are you interested?
Work With Us
This role offers an exceptional compensation package including a competitive salary, defined-benefit pension plan and Firm-paid health and dental benefits, Health Spending Account, Wellness Spending Account as well as Vacation, Personal & Sick Days.