Location: St. John’s, NL
Type: Full Time, 1-Year Contract with possibility of extension
Salary Range: $55,000 – $62,000
Background
econext is a not-for-profit association that accelerates clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador, working on behalf of over 200 members to foster environmentally sustainable economic development.
Newfoundland and Labrador is a province with immense clean growth potential. Its vast untapped clean energy resources provide for substantial renewable energy, hydrogen, and clean fuels opportunities. It is an innovator in creating value from waste streams, and is home to a world-leading cluster of environmental technology developers. Its current strengths in its natural resource sectors, from offshore oil and gas to mining, are helping to pave the way for the energy transition.
econext is looking for a Workforce Events Lead to join its team at 235 Water Street in St. John’s, NL.
Job Description
The Workforce Events Lead position is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to support clean growth in Newfoundland and Labrador and play a key role in helping to shape its future green economy. This position will be a critical operational support for the effective execution of econext initiatives relating to workforce development and innovation in both clean energy and ocean technology.
The Workforce Events Lead will:
▪ Plan and coordinate workforce and career development events, such as connector events, Ideathons, industry panels, training sessions, industry forums, networking sessions, career fairs,and community outreach activities
▪ Collaborate with stakeholders, including employers, educational institutions, and community organizations, to ensure event success.
▪ Manage event logistics, including scheduling, venue arrangements, and stakeholder communications.
▪ Lead end-to-end planning, coordination, and logistics for all workforce events, including scheduling, venue booking, catering, registrations, and onsite coordination.
▪ Manage event timelines, budgets, materials, vendors, and volunteer/staff assignments.
▪ Coordinate with partners, speakers, and exhibitors to ensure seamless event experiences.
▪ Develop and execute promotional plans for events, including drafting copy for invitations, social media, and other outreach.
▪ Maintain post-event follow-up processes, including reporting, participant feedback, and data entry.
▪ Support the coordination of workforce-related projects that connect with events.
▪ Maintain and update the econav website with event information, photos, and related content.
For this role, econext is looking for an individual with a vibrant and outgoing personality and a willingness to be proactive and self-directed in their work.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning and coordination, and a diverse range of skills and proficiencies that can be applied to different aspects of the projects and initiatives which they will be involved in.
The individual must be an effective communicator to establish, maintain, and foster new relationships. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and has the capacity to think creatively to address challenges and pursue opportunities as they arise.
▪ A university degree or college diploma
▪ 3 – 5 years of experience in event planning and coordination, ideally in workforce development, community engagement, or a related field
▪ Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
▪ Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills
▪ Excellent project management and event coordination abilities
▪ Strong interpersonal communications skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
▪ Proficiency in event management tools, including virtual events platforms
▪ Relationship and network-building skills
▪ Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
▪ The ability to thrive both as a member of a team and independently
A background in environment, green economy, workforce development, and/or innovation is not a requirement, but experiences relating to these areas could be viewed as an asset.
Apply
econext offers a competitive benefits package and its staff work from a modern co-working environment in Downtown St. John’s. To apply, please send a resumé or CV with a cover letter (in one document) to hiring@econext.ca with the subject line “Application – Workforce Events Lead.” The deadline for submitting an application is 3:00 PM on on September 5, 2025.
econext is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals, and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, marital status, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.
