We are currently hiring for the position of lead planner and wedding day assistant for the 2023/24 wedding season.
For the Lead Planner position, we are looking for someone who:
- Has great communication skills
- Is detail oriented and organized
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team
- Is able to meet deadlines
- Is resourceful and creative
- Is logistically strong
- Has at least 1 year of experience as a wedding day assistant/planner OR is WPIC (Wedding Planner Institute of Canada) certified or will soon be
- Has their driver’s license and access to a vehicle
You will be expected to:
- Communicate with your assigned couples via email and phone before, during, and after a wedding day
- Create documents for the wedding day such as day of timeline, decor plan, & floor plans within set time frames
- Use Word or Mac programs efficiently as well as planning software tools, like Social Tables.
- Setup and take down decor as agreed upon with your couples
- Coordinate with vendors, family/friends, and the couples to create a seamless experience for everyone involved
- Coordinate the rehearsal alongside the person marrying the couple
- Solve problems and create solutions for any issues that may arise leading up to or on the day of the wedding
- Occasionally assist other lead planners as an assistant on their wedding days
For the Wedding Day Assistant position, we are looking for someone who:
- Has great communication skills
- Is detail oriented and organized
- Is able to work independently and as part of a team
- Is able to meet deadlines
- Is resourceful and creative
- Has their driver’s license and access to a vehicle
You will be expected to:
- Thoroughly review all documents provided by the lead planner in advance of the wedding day
- Setup and take down decor as agreed upon with our couples (please note that this could mean late nights!)
- Be of assistance wherever needed (i.e: directing guests, lending a hand to another vendor)
As a business we provide:
- A team shirt in your size
- Support in the form of wedding day assistants, handling client inquiries, invoicing, marketing, etc
- Planning resources for you and your couples
- A team oriented environment
- Matching you with a couple that fits with you and your personality/planning style
These are both sub-contractor positions and compensation will be based on experience. If you are interested please email your cover letter and resume to rad@radoccasions.ca