Engagement & Events Coordinator

Bring your expertise to Genoa!

Genoa Design International (Genoa) is seeking an Engagement & Events Coordinator to join our Communications & Marketing Team in a full-time, 18 to 24-month contract position at our office in Mount Pearl, NL.

At Genoa, founded in 1995 and a leader in production design and 3D modelling services for the shipbuilding and offshore industries, we believe success is built by people who are passionate, curious, and committed to excellence.

Proudly supporting major initiatives like Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS) and commercial projects across North America, we foster an environment where collaboration drives innovation, learning and development are continuous, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our future.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Engagement & Events Coordinator plays a key role in fostering an engaging and inclusive workplace culture. Working closely with the Human Resources, Communications, and Facilities teams, this position coordinates employee engagement initiatives and corporate events that support employee well-being, connection, and organizational culture.

The successful candidate will leverage strong organizational, communication, and event planning skills to create meaningful employee experiences. In addition, the role provides administrative support to the CEO and senior leadership team and assists with board administration.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with HR and Marketing & Communications to plan and deliver employee engagement initiatives, events, and activities that support company culture and employee well-being.
• Promote events, monitor and ensure high participation rates, and gather feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Lead the social committee and coordinate annual engagement activities.
• Manage event logistics, budgets, vendors, and facility requirements to ensure successful execution.
• Provide calendar management and administrative support to the CEO and executive team.
• Coordinate board meetings, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and materials preparation.
• Manage board communications and confidential documentation.
• Maintain office operations, including correspondence, deliveries, voicemail, and office supplies.
• Taking on additional duties as required to support the Communications & Marketing Team and organization.

ABOUT YOU

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You have 3-5 years of experience in event planning, logistics coordination and budget management.
• You have experience working directly with senior management.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• You have excellent organizational, collaboration and project management skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• RRSP matching to help grow your savings.
• Comprehensive health insurance and Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Generous paid time off.
• Wellness initiatives and programs to support your overall health.
• Recognition and rewards for a job well done.
• Volunteer community engagement opportunities.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Fun team building and company-wide social events.

READY TO SET SAIL?

If you’re ready to bring your planning and coordination expertise to a supportive, inclusive team and help shape the employee experience, we’d love to hear from you!

We know you may not meet every single requirement listed. If you’re qualified and excited about this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, please note that only candidates selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be contacted.

If you require any assistance completing your application, please email ***email_hidden***.