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EVENTS MANAGER #12753

FULL-TIME

TORONTO, ON

Do you have strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset for event planning?

Do you have experience in managing hundreds of events thoroughout the year?

Are you results-driven, attentive to detail, and highly organized?

Are you passionate about event planning and project management?

The Company

Our client is a distinguished organization that provides a vast Canada-wide membership base with training and development programs. Determined to continue improving the way they do business, they are looking for an events professional who is highly organized, detail-oriented, collaborative, and has a passion for event planning. If this sounds like you, read on to learn more about this opportunity!

Company Perks and Rewards

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work model (3 days in office)
• Career development and learning opportunities
• Smart, collaborative, and innovative team
• And more!

The Job!

Reporting to the Director of Events Management, you are an essential leader within the Events team. Your responsibilities will span event management and coordination, financial duties, customer service, and administrative tasks. You will:

• Manage event planning and coordination activities in collaboration with team members.
• Identify event objectives and budgets and develop a plan to ensure a successful event.
• Maintain and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track expenses and process invoices, ensuring costs remain within budget.
• Research venues for in-person events as well as virtual platforms for online events.
• Determine the required support, information, and materials for each event.
• Prepare reports and presentations on event metrics with detailed analyses.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on promotional strategies and execution.
• Oversee and coordinate logistics for event set up, execution, and breakdown.
• Identify potential risks and challenges and develop contingency plans.
• Ensure events are executed in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Conduct post-event evaluation, gathering feedback from attendees.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What you bring to the job

You are passionate about event planning and ensuring everyone has a positive experience. You are hardworking, efficient, and proactive, and determined to successfully lead projects from beginning to end. You also have the following qualities:

• Post-secondary education in hospitality and/or event management.
• At least 4 years of experience in event administration and project management.
• Experience with planning and coordinating both in-person and virtual professional events.
• Experience with leading teams and event planning processes.
• Sharp attention to detail and high-level organizational skills.
• Strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A results-driven and service-oriented mindset.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a group.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
• Comfortable with working in office and travelling for events.

Qualified job seekers are asked to apply with attention to Rhiannon Bodman. Reference #12753

I really look forward to hearing from you, but please understand that I will only be contacting those that are applicable for the role!

Options Consulting Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals. Applicants selected for an in-person interview will be asked whether specific accommodations are needed to support a personal disability.

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Requirements

• Work Permit