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Respond to telephone inquiries and direct calls appropriately. Assist with conference room reservations and catering requests using the Event Management System (EMS). Support conference centre ...

Respond to telephone inquiries and direct calls appropriately. Assist with conference room reservations and catering requests using the Event Management System (EMS). Support conference centre ...

The jobholder will be responsible for the following tasks: * Assist the City Manager's Office, in ... meetings, travel, conference calls and videoconferences. * Receive requests for information ...

Coordinate meetings, conference calls, video conferences, live meetings, and organize required materials. * Assist in the proposal process as required, working with the proposal team and proposal ...

$34 - $43/hr

... Coordinate conference room scheduling, setup, and technology for client visits and internal ... Assist with company-wide announcements and communications • Manage project tracking and ...

... conference rooms Perform routine testing and problem diagnosis for projectors, microphones ... Assist with company meetings/functions that require use of AV infrastructure (audio, video ...

... conference rooms Perform routine testing and problem diagnosis for projectors, microphones ... Assist with company meetings/functions that require use of AV infrastructure (audio, video ...

... conference rooms • Perform routine testing and problem diagnosis for projectors, microphones ... Assist with company meetings/functions that require use of AV infrastructure (audio, video ...

Coordinate meetings both locally and at remote locations, i.e. book conference rooms, meeting notices, hotels and flight, etc. * Prepare, coordinate and distribute meeting material, e.g., agenda ...

... conference rooms • Perform routine testing and problem diagnosis for projectors, microphones ... Assist with company meetings/functions that require use of AV infrastructure (audio, video ...

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Conference Assistant information

What is a conference assistant?

Conference Assistants are support staff who help organize and manage events, such as conferences, seminars, and meetings. Their duties typically include setting up venues, registering attendees, providing information, assisting speakers, handling audio-visual equipment, and ensuring the event runs smoothly. They play a crucial role in creating a positive experience for participants by addressing issues quickly and offering excellent customer service. Conference Assistants often work both before and during the event to ensure all logistical details are covered.

What does a conference assistant do?

A conference assistant works with the conference director and event planner to produce a conference. As a conference assistant, your job duties may include printing promotional materials and promoting the event on social media, registering attendees, answering questions from attendees during the event, and providing support to the conference director. The qualifications to become a conference assistant include a positive attitude and the willingness to work hard. Experience in event planning is a plus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a conference assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Conference Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and experience in event planning or hospitality. Familiarity with registration software, scheduling tools, and basic audiovisual equipment is often required. Excellent communication, flexibility, and a customer-focused attitude help you effectively support attendees and colleagues. These skills ensure smooth event operations, high attendee satisfaction, and the ability to address unexpected challenges efficiently.

What are some common challenges faced by conference assistants during large-scale events?

Conference Assistants often face challenges such as managing multiple tasks simultaneously, adapting to last-minute changes in schedules, and ensuring smooth communication among event staff, speakers, and attendees. They need to stay organized and calm under pressure, as issues like technical difficulties or unexpected attendee requests can arise. Successful Conference Assistants rely on teamwork, quick problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to ensure that the event runs efficiently and provides a positive experience for everyone involved.

What is the difference between Conference Assistant vs Event Coordinator?

AspectConference AssistantEvent Coordinator
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may prefer associate degreeBachelor's degree often preferred; certifications like CMP can be advantageous
Work EnvironmentConference venues, hotels, or conference centers during eventsVaries from corporate offices to outdoor venues, planning and overseeing events
Employer & Industry UsageEvent management companies, conference centers, universitiesCorporate, nonprofit, hospitality, and event planning firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry-level roles assisting with conference logisticsPlanning and managing larger or more complex events

Conference Assistants typically support event logistics at conferences, focusing on setup, registration, and attendee assistance. In contrast, Event Coordinators handle broader planning, vendor management, and overall event execution. Both roles require strong organizational skills, but Event Coordinators often have more responsibilities and experience.

What are the most commonly searched types of Conference jobs in Quebec?

The most popular types of Conference jobs in Quebec are:

What cities in Quebec are hiring for Conference Assistant jobs?

Cities in Quebec with the most Conference Assistant job openings:

Infographic showing various Conference Assistant job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Receptionist - Administrative Assistant II / Receptionniste - Assistant(e) Administratif(ve) II

Zebra Technologies

Montreal, QC • On-site

$21.54 - $32.31/hr

Full-time

Medical, PTO

Posted 7 days ago


Zebra Technologies rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 28 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

85th of 161 rated electronics manufacturers


Job description

Overview:

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer's and partner's needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You'll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about-locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

As a receptionist and administrative assistant, you play a crucial role in creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for visitors to our offices. You will greet guests warmly, direct them to the appropriate person or department, and manage incoming phone calls by answering, transferring, or taking messages as needed. In addition, you will handle appointment scheduling and perform various administrative tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the office.
*** Role is required to be fully onsite in the Montreal, Canada officeResponsibilities
  • Answer incoming telephone calls, determine purpose of callers, and forward calls to appropriate person or department. Place outgoing calls, as needed.

  • Greet, accommodate, and accompany office guests, as well as other office employees and visitors.

  • Monitor visitor access and issue guest passes, when required.

  • Procure equipment and supplies as needed by the Business Unit

  • Sets up conference rooms for meetings and clears them after use and report any technical malfunction if any to IT department by raising an IT ticket.

  • Prepare name tags for new hires and collaborate with HR and IT manager to make sure that their workstation is ready for their 1st day at the office.

  • As the backup for the facility coordinator, occasionally work to coordinate third-party maintenance, building management, and repair visits as needed (including plumbing, electrical, heating, etc.).

  • Supports office and conference room booking services thought the conference room Outlook calendar.

  • Supports scheduling of internal meetings including placing catering orders per manager request.

  • Organizes food deliveries for meetings, conferences and special events; collects and distributes ordered foods delivered to the premises.

  • Organizes, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing mail, couriers, correspondence and packages.

  • Coordinates with the building services for packages delivery and pickup.

  • Maintains appropriate quantities of supplies and equipment, including stationery and office supplies.

  • Maintains up-to-date inventory list and ordering schedules for all inventory types (office supplies, food and beverage, etc.).

  • Performs other duties as assigned by management such as ordering equipment, maintaining several databases uses Excel, etc.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

  • Education: High school diploma or general education degree GED

  • 1+ year experience in customer service or similar role

Preferred:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort with technology in general.

  • Fluent in French and English(both written and verbal).

  • Natural aptitude for creating an exceptional first impression;brings a warm, caring demeanor and high energy to daily interactions, seamlessly connecting with the office community and ensuring all guests feel welcome.

  • Comfortable navigating basic scheduling platformsand digital visitor management or badge-issuance systems

  • Proven ability to multitask and manage competing front-desk priorities(such as balancing phone lines, mail sorting, and incoming guests) with professional poise

*** Role is required to be fully onsite in the Montreal, Canada office

Titre du poste : Receptionniste - Assistant(e) Administratif(ve) II

Apercu du poste :

En tant que receptionniste et assistant(e) administratif(ve), vous jouez un role crucial dans la creation d'une atmosphere chaleureuse et accueillante pour les visiteurs de nos bureaux. Vous accueillerez chaleureusement les invites, les orienterez vers la personne ou le service approprie, et gererez les appels telephoniques entrants en y repondant, en les transferant ou en prenant des messages au besoin. De plus, vous gererez la planification des rendez-vous et effectuerez diverses taches administratives pour assurer le bon fonctionnement du bureau.

Poste requis entierement en presentiel dans nos bureaux de Montreal, Canada.

Responsabilites :
  • Repondre aux appels telephoniques entrants, determiner le motif de l'appel et transferer les appels a la personne ou au service approprie. Effectuer des appels sortants, au besoin.

  • Accueillir, guider et accompagner les invites du bureau, ainsi que les autres employes et visiteurs.

  • Surveiller l'acces des visiteurs et emettre des laissez-passer d'invites, lorsque requis.

  • Approvisionner l'unite d'affaires en equipements et fournitures selon les besoins.

  • Preparer les salles de conference pour les reunions et les ranger apres utilisation; signaler tout dysfonctionnement technique au service informatique (TI) en ouvrant un billet d'assistance.

  • Preparer les badges d'identification pour les nouvelles recrues et collaborer avec les gestionnaires des RH et des TI pour s'assurer que leur poste de travail est pret pour leur premiere journee au bureau.

  • En tant que remplacant(e) du coordonnateur ou de la coordonnatrice des installations, coordonner occasionnellement les visites d'entretien avec les prestataires externes, la gestion immobiliere et les reparations necessaires (y compris la plomberie, l'electricite, le chauffage, etc.).

  • Prendre en charge les services de reservation de bureaux et de salles de conference via le calendrier de salles de conference sur Outlook.

  • Soutenir la planification des reunions internes, y compris la commande de services de traiteur a la demande des gestionnaires.

  • Organiser la livraison des repas pour les reunions, conferences et evenements speciaux; receptionner et distribuer la nourriture commandee et livree sur place.

  • Organiser, trier et distribuer le courrier entrant et sortant, les services de messagerie, la correspondance et les colis.

  • Coordonner avec les services du batiment pour la livraison et la cueillette des colis.

  • Maintenir des inventaires adequats de fournitures et d'equipements, y compris la papeterie et les fournitures de bureau.

  • Tenir a jour la liste d'inventaire et les calendriers de commande pour tous les types d'approvisionnement (fournitures de bureau, nourriture et boissons, etc.).

  • Effectuer d'autres taches assignees par la direction, telles que la commande d'equipements, la mise a jour de plusieurs bases de donnees sur Excel, etc.

Qualifications :

Minimum :

  • Education : Diplome d'etudes secondaires ou equivalent general

  • 1 an ou plus d'experience dans le service a la clientele ou dans un role similaire

Privilegiees :

  • Connaissance pratiqueMaitrise de la suite Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) et aisance avec les technologies en general.

  • Maitrise du francais et de l'anglais (a l'oral comme a l'ecrit)

  • Aptitude naturelle a faire une excellente premiere impression; personne energique dotee d'une attitude chaleureuse et bienveillante, capable de tisser facilement des liens avec la communaute du bureau et de s'assurer que tous les invites se sentent les bienvenus.

  • Aisance a utiliser les plateformes de planification de base et les systemes numeriques de gestion des visiteurs ou d'emission de badges.

  • Capacite eprouvee a mener de front plusieurs taches et a gerer les priorites changeantes de la reception (comme la gestion des lignes telephoniques, le tri du courrier et l'accueil des visiteurs) avec professionnalisme et distinction.

Poste requis entierement en presentiel dans nos bureaux de Montreal, Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Zebra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability and protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance in applying for a position, please contact us at workplace.accommodations@zebra.com.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Pay Range:

$21.54 - $32.31 Hourly

Incentive Compensation:

In addition to base pay, Zebra offers this role the opportunity to earn a performance-based annual cash incentive, at a target equal to 3% of base pay, in accordance with the terms of the applicable incentive plan.

Total Rewards:

Zebra Total Rewards includes more than just pay and is structured to meet the needs of our changing global business and evolving talent. We are committed to providing our employees with a benefits program that is comprehensive and competitive - including healthcare, wellness, inclusion networks, and continued learning and development offerings. We offer community service days, in addition to the traditional insurances, compensation, parental leave, employee assistance program and paid time off offerings depending on the country where you work.

Salary offered will vary depending on your location, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience.

Job Posting Statement:

To protect candidates from falling victim to online fraudulent activity involving fake job postings and employment offers, please be aware our recruiters will always connect with you via @zebra.com email accounts. Applications are only accepted through our applicant tracking system and only accept personal identifying information through that system. Our Talent Acquisition team will not ask for you to provide personal identifying information via e-mail or outside of the system. If you are a victim of identity theft contact your local police department.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy.


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