Event Planner

3 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada C.D. Howe Institute Full time

**Event Planner**

**Contribute to **raising Canadians’ living standards to make Canada a great place to live, work and raise a family**

**The Opportunity**

Do you have passion for planning and delivering world-class events? Are you experienced in organizing in-person and virtual events and webinars, and have a good eye for detail? Are you interested in public policy and have a good understanding of Canadian public policy?

If your answer is “yes”, keep reading

**The Role**

We offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunities to do challenging and meaningful work
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with employer match
- Annual Wellness Account
- Group benefit plan including health and dental benefits, as well as life insurance
- A hybrid work environment with prime downtown Toronto location close to transit

You will
- Flawlessly execute approximately 40 events a year
- Follow high-quality event standards set by C.D. Howe Institute
- Ensure that all events are well-attended
- Contribute to the implementation of new event programming and strategy

**Must-haves**
- 2 - 4 years experience in event planning and logistics or similar experience
- Interest in putting together world-class events
- Strong administration skills
- Confident communicator
- Flexible thinker and problem solver
- Deep attention to details
- Ability to follow established processes and adhere to standards
- Customer service skills
- Organized, diligent, and proactive team player
- Interest in and understanding of Canadian public policy
- MS Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher

**Nice-to-haves**
- Hospitality background
- Previous CRM experience (C.D. Howe Institute uses Salesforce)
- Cvent, Pardot, Cisco WebEx
- Bilingual (English - French)
- Creativity
- Initiative

**The Company**

The C.D. Howe Institute is Canada's leading economic think tank. It is an independent not-for-profit organization whose overarching mission is to raise Canadians’ living standards by fostering economically sound public policies. Non-partisan in nature and national in scope, the Institute commissions authoritative peer-reviewed papers by recognized experts on emerging issues and organizes and convenes policy events that bring together private and public sector leaders. The C.D. Howe Institute’s events program is positioned to host both in-person and virtual events, including webinars, roundtable lunches, conferences, and signature dinners.

**How to Apply**

**Our Commitment


  • Event Planner

    1 month ago


    Toronto, Canada Maximus Solutions Full time

    **Event Planner** Here at Maximus Solutions, we help businesses achieve their goals, dreams and beyond. We strive to give our clients the best consultancy and project management tools so that business owners can run their businesses successfully and the way they want to. We are looking for an Event Planner to help with business launches, campaigns, as well...

  • Event Planner

    1 month ago


    Toronto, Canada Maximus Solutions Full time

    **Event Planner** Here at Maximus Solutions, we help businesses achieve their goals, dreams and beyond. We strive to give our clients the best consultancy and project management tools so that business owners can run their businesses successfully and the way they want to. We are looking for an Event Planner to help with business launches, campaigns, as well...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists • Venue/vendor...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following:Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists • Venue/vendor...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in TorontoKey accountabilities for this role include the following:Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists • Venue/vendor...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing atte

  • Event Planner

    3 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists • Venue/vendor...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists •...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists • Venue/vendor...

  • Event Planner

    3 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists • Venue/vendor...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    Toronto, ON, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists • Venue/vendor...

  • Event Planner

    5 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Scale Hospitality Full time

    The Event Planner is responsible for the marketing, selling, and coordination of large parties for our venues. This position is responsible for developing and implementing an effective sales and marketing strategy that exceeds target sales for restaurant events, off-site catering, and related food and beverage services. The Event Planner should have a...

  • Event Planner

    2 days ago


    Toronto, ON, Canada Infotek Consulting Services Inc. Full time

    Infotek Consulting is searching for a Event Planner with corporate experience, preferably in banking - this is a hybrid contract opportunity based in Toronto Key accountabilities for this role include the following: Program Development & Execution • Building registration sites and managing attendance lists • Managing hotel rooming lists •...

  • Event Planner

    4 days ago


    Toronto, Canada Travel Edge Full time

    **Travel Edge** is the largest luxury-focused travel agency in North America with over 750 advisors, planners and travel experts specializing in Leisure, Corporate & Events travel. At Travel Edge we believe in the power of travel, our people, the technology they use, and giving back to the communities in which we operate. Our luxury advisors are at the core...

  • Event Planner

    4 weeks ago


    Toronto, Canada HOPE AND ME- Mood Disorders Association Of Ontario Full time

    **Opportunity: Event Planner** **Objectives** - Manage all aspects of event planning, meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget. - Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while crafting and implementing the creative and logístical aspects of the event. - Remain current (or ahead of the curve) with trends in...

  • Event Planner

    1 month ago


    Toronto, Canada HOPE AND ME- Mood Disorders Association Of Ontario Full time

    **Opportunity: Event Planner** **Objectives** - Manage all aspects of event planning, meet strict deadlines, and stay within budget. - Nurture and build relationships with vendors, venues, and other industry contacts while crafting and implementing the creative and logístical aspects of the event. - Remain current (or ahead of the curve) with trends in...

  • Event Planner

    1 day ago


    Toronto, ON, Canada Travel Edge Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Planner to join our Travel Edge team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing both in-person and virtual events. From conferences to networking events, to virtual events and exclusive trips, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of our events within the...

  • Event Planner

    21 hours ago


    Old Toronto, Canada Travel Edge Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Planner to join our Travel Edge team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing both in-person and virtual events. From conferences to networking events, to virtual events and exclusive trips, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of our events within the...

  • Event Planner

    1 hour ago


    Old Toronto, Canada Travel Edge Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Planner to join our Travel Edge team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing both in-person and virtual events. From conferences to networking events, to virtual events and exclusive trips, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of our events within the...

  • Event Planner

    1 hour ago


    Old Toronto, Canada Travel Edge Full time

    We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Planner to join our Travel Edge team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing both in-person and virtual events. From conferences to networking events, to virtual events and exclusive trips, you will play a key role in ensuring the success of our events within the...