Job requirements Program Planner, Special Events in the Ottawa Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a program planner, special events in the Ottawa Region. These requirements are applicable to all Conference and event planners (NOC 12103).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • A university degree or college diploma in business, tourism or hospitality administration is usually required.
  • Several years of experience in hospitality or tourism administration or in public relations are usually required and may substitute for formal education requirements.
  • Certification relating to special events, meetings or conference management may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Ontario

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Special Events Coordinator
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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