Events Manager

**Welcome Home**

We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation.

**Lead Events That Shape Our Story**

As the Events Manager, you’ll be responsible for the strategy and execution of Home Hardware Stores Limited’s portfolio of events, ensuring every program is planned and delivered with excellence. From large-scale gatherings such as Homecoming and Annual General Meetings to strategic updates and supplier events, you’ll oversee all aspects from concept to completion. Led by the Director of Communications, this role suits an experienced events professional with proven leadership in planning, coordinating, and delivering complex corporate events.

**Please note this is a 20-month term, ending July 2027.**

**Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how**:

- Lead the planning and execution of Dealer and corporate event programs, including Homecoming, Strategic Updates, Annual General Meetings, Golf Tournaments and Supplier Partnership Meetings.
- Lead and manage a high-performing events team, providing strategic direction and day-to-day support. This includes coaching team members in their professional growth, fostering a collaborative and empowering environment, and enabling them to independently deliver high-quality events aligned with our goals.
- Manage Team Member social events portfolio.
- Develop and manage annual event strategies, budgets, and schedules.
- Oversee event logistics such as venues, AV, catering, invitations, travel, and billing.
- Build and manage relationships with agencies, vendors, and external event partners.
- Lead cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Marketing, Communications, IT, Dealer Support, etc.) to ensure seamless event delivery.
- Track, analyze, and report on post-event results, finances, incorporating feedback to enhance future events.
- Support additional event initiatives as required by the Director of Communications.

**We’re looking for**:

- Diploma in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
- Eight to ten years of progressive experience in event planning, team leadership, program management.
- Proven success managing large-scale corporate and Dealer events (e.g. Tradeshows, Town Halls, Strategic Updates, Annual General Meetings, Supplier Partnership Meetings, Golf Tournaments, etc.).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism.
- Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, with accountability for timelines and budgets.
- High attention to detail, with strong analytical skills to design proactive, targeted solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, coordinate, and motivate cross-functional and external teams.
- Agile, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Experience with virtual, hybrid, and in-person event platforms, reporting, and tradeshow management.
- Advanced organizational and time management skills, with the flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including advanced knowledge of Excel.
- The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

**How we’ll make you feel at Home**

Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

- Competitive earnings opportunity.
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including:

- Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
- Group RRSP.
- Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
- Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
- Competitive vacation time.
- Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

**Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home.**

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