Manager Events

**POSITION OVERVIEW**:
We seek a friendly, confident, task-focused, creative problem solver and experienced Manager of Events with demonstrated success in strategic, events-based programming.

The Manager of Events will report to the Director of Business Development or any other designated official, and will work closely with the Team and possess 3+ years of event management experience preferably for government and corporate/association-based events.

Position is located in Gatineau, working 5 days a week in an office located at 120 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau, QC. Due to the nature of the job, the incumbent may have to work on some evenings and weekends.

**POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**:
Event Strategy/Planning/ Logistics:

- Create clear event plans and critical paths, in line with the overall event vision
- Develop and monitor event plan to ensure alignment with the organization vision.
- Provide proactive leadership by planning, managing and executing complete portfolio of events and workshops with logistics/venue team, AV technicians, and speakers.
- Ensure processes are aligned and optimized to ensure the successful delivery and performance of our events.
- Build and develop key stakeholder relationships with a solution-focused manner.
- Conduct post-event meetings for each event and create a list of objectives and improvements for future events and ensuring those improvements are implemented.

People Management:

- Build, manage and motivate a high-performance team to drive the event’s growth. Direct reports include Event Managers, coordinators, tour guides, and other staff specializing/leading in Marketing, Registration or Logistics.

Working closely with the Director of Business Development, CIO, COO and Public Relations/ Engagement Officer:

- Create short to long term strategic direction and vision for Events (conferences, tradeshows, forums, training etc.) from concept to execution.
- Prepare, develop and oversee event budgets and ensure costs are controlled and managed effectively, including focus on cost savings.

Working with Communications:
Working with Business Development Officer:

- Maximize revenues and opportunities through the positioning of the event.
- Ensure promised sponsor/partner benefits are delivered

*All other responsibilities, special projects and administrative support as requested by the organization

**QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS**
- 3+ years of event management (meetings, events (both virtual and hybrid), conferences, and workshops) preferably for corporate/association-based conferences
- Successful completion of bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management and/or Marketing/Communications/Hospitality.
- Possess a positive attitude with the ability to make delegates, members and vendors feel welcome
- High level of organizational skills, both personally and on a team basis.
- Strong attention to detail and follow-up skills
- Superior interpersonal and relationship management skills
- Strong level of customer service and problem-solving capacity
- Exceptional writing and communication skills. Bilingual (French/English) a definite asset
- Professional appearance and attitude when working with industry stakeholders and members of the public service
- High level of personal integrity, honesty and dependability
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Ability to manage time and prioritize
- Willingness to work extended hours as required and travel to event sites if required
- A keen interest in learning and continuous improvement of processes and systems
- Strong experience working with Microsoft Office including MS Teams and MS Project

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Flextime
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Gatineau, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location