Events Manager

7 days ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada CANARIE Full time

About Us

Together with our thirteen provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada's National Research and Education Network (NREN). This ultra-high-speed network connects Canada's researchers, educators, and innovators to each other and to global data, technology, and colleagues.

To strengthen the security of Canada's research and education sector, we collaborate with our partners in the NREN, government, academia, and the private sector to fund, implement, and support cybersecurity initiatives. We also provide identity management services to the academic community, boost Canada's startups with cloud resources and expertise in emerging technologies, and fund the development of software for research.

Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with most of our funding provided by the Government of Canada.

Who We Are

We're a small team of dedicated thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Our team is positive, passionate, and collaborative.

We work with Canada's higher-ed community, private sector, and government partners to ensure that Canada's bright researchers and entrepreneurs benefit from the technologies and tools that are critical to their success. Together with our partners across the country, we work to ensure that Canada leads in research and innovation.

The Position: Events Manager

The Events Manager is accountable for organizing and executing CANARIE's hosted and sponsored events, with the goal of engaging and connecting with our stakeholder communities.

This is a full-time, permanent position that reports to CANARIE's Director, Communications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of CANARIE's hosted and sponsored events and meetings from concept to logistics execution, ensuring alignment with organizational and program goals.
  • Leverage project management skills to orchestrate smooth event operations and proactively anticipate and mitigate potential risks and challenges.
  • Lead the project and program development teams for each event, ensuring a high degree of collaboration and communication among project team members, staff, event management partners, and external stakeholders.
  • Analyze post-event survey results and leverage data analytics to inform strategies and make data-driven recommendations for future event programming.
  • Manage relationships with CANARIE's event partners, including suppliers, key stakeholders, sponsors, partner organizations, and attendees.
  • Collaborate with External Relations colleagues to identify and employ an effective mix of communications and marketing channels and tactics to increase event visibility and attract a diverse and engaged audience.
  • Manage and monitor the annual conference and events budgets and maintain strict control of all expenditures and revenues.
  • Participate in the selection of vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors to secure appropriate venues and services for events in collaboration with CANARIE's event management partners.
  • Manage procurement of event-related materials and services.
  • Occasional travel is required.
  • Other related duties and responsibilities, as required.

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE's core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.

Relevant experience in publicly funded not-for-profit organizations is desirable. Bilingualism is preferred.

What You Bring Education and Experience

  • College diploma or university degree in an event management-related field, or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training.
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in event and conference management, particularly as showrunner/lead in event execution.
  • Demonstrated experience in conference management including developing, implementing, and managing projects to meet timelines, budget, and deliver on objectives.
  • Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation an asset.

Skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
  • A strong multitasker with a demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent relationship management skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and partners

Technical Proficiencies

Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to , and include the position title in your subject.

We thank all applicants, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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