Vice President of Corporate Services

7 months ago


Halifax, Canada Events East Group Full time

Halifax, NS Management and Operations Experienced Full-time - Permanent

**THE ORGANIZATION**:
At Events East Group, we proudly manage and operate the Halifax Convention Centre, Scotiabank Centre and Scotiabank Centre Box Office. Our people and our community make us the favoured event destination for our guests. Whether we're attracting large delegations or hosting an elite group of athletes for an international competition, we are a catalyst for new opportunities and connections between Nova Scotia and the world.

Designed to meet the needs of multiple events, Nova Scotia's Halifax Convention Centre offers over 120,000 square feet of flexible event space in the heart of downtown. The Halifax Convention Centre is part of the Nova Centre, a million-square-foot, mixed-use development that includes a hotel, office towers, and retail space. It is the largest integrated development project in the province's history.

The Scotiabank Centre, managed by Events East Group, is the largest multipurpose facility in Atlantic Canada, serving as the region's premier venue for major entertainment and sporting events and the nucleus of major event activity in Nova Scotia. Having hosted the world's top performers, homegrown talent, best in class athletes and many performers in between, Scotiabank Centre has been a source for community vibrancy and pride for over 35 years. With a seating capacity of more than 10,000 and the versatility to accommodate a range of events, Scotiabank Centre hosts close to 500,000 attendees each year and is home to the Halifax Mooseheads, Halifax Thunderbirds Lacrosse and the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo.

**THE POSITION**:
Reporting to the President & CEO, the Vice President of Corporate Services is a key senior member of the Executive Leadership team for the organization and is accountable for oversight of the financial, risk, procurement, corporate IT, and human resources management and leadership for Events East and its respective entities. The Vice President of Corporate Services oversees the management of key programs, as well as a team of financial, technical, human resource, and procurement professionals.

The role ensures high-quality services are delivered through the various administrative teams to support the successful operations of Events East's business areas and the organization as a whole. The Vice President of Corporate Services ensures integrated planning, implementation, and administration of sound processes and programs to support the achievement of Events East's long-term plan.

**THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Executive oversight of strategic administrative programs and initiatives for Events East related to the full spectrum of corporate services, including risk oversight, corporate governance and overseeing complex projects and programs.
Provide strategic leadership and guidance to operational business leaders to ensure efficient program delivery, implementation, and alignment to corporate objectives and long-term strategy.
Provides strategic leadership over legal and compliance including instilling a culture of high standards of safety.
Provide oversight of key partnership agreements and contracts to ensure business objectives are met and risks are minimized. This includes leadership of complex procurement contracts for key third-party relationships.
Provide insightful business analysis and advice to the President & CEO, the Board, and Shareholders of Events East to support business priorities and objectives.
Ensure effective practices are in place across key administrative functions that are appropriate for a crown/government corporation, including appropriate monitoring, maintenance, and reporting.
Provide leadership and support to the Director of Finance & Corporate IT to ensure that accounting and financial reporting functions are effective and efficient.
Working with the Director of Finance & Corporate IT, ensure an appropriate IT governance structure is in place to support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of technology initiatives of the organization focused on continuous improvement and enhancing event and guest experience. This includes oversight of cybersecurity and related programs/monitoring.
Provide leadership and support to the Director of People & Culture to ensure high-quality human resources services, support, and counsel are provided to the organization and its senior management. This includes the development of programs and processes to support an engaged workforce.
Establish and manage key external relationships with Events East's shareholders to support the delivery of public accountability requirements.
Act as an executive liaison with the Events East Board of Directors and its shareholders to support the organization's corporate governance framework.

**THE PERKS AND BENEFITS**:
Sick and personal days
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) available through Telus Health
Discounts
Free counselling services
Resour


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