Supervisor - Events & Conference

**JOB CLASSIFICATION**: Supervisor, Events and Conference

**PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT**: Programs and Services

**COMPANY**: Skills for Change

**LOCATION**: 791 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto, ON

**CONTRACT TYPE**: Permanent

**HOURS**:35 hours per week (Monday-Friday with occasional evening and/or weekend hours)

**REPORTS TO**: Manager, Events and Communications

**START DATE**: Immediately

COMPANY:
Located on the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat peoples, Skills for Change is working towards advancing the Sustainable Development Goals for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Named Charity Village's Best Non-Profit Employer - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and winner of the 2021 Canada Volunteer Awards for innovation, our organization is committed to reducing poverty, improve mental health, eliminating gender-based violence, building community, eradicating systemic racism, and settling and creating sustainable communities for all immigrants, refugees, and underserved communities. Start your career with SfC and join our 40-year history of creating innovative programming to build welcoming and equitable communities.

GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY:
Founded in 1982, Skills for Change is a leading non-profit organization serving immigrants and refugees in Canada. Our mission is to build welcoming and equitable communities. Skills for Change is known for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. We create skills development opportunities for immigrants and refugees to access and fully participate in the workplace and wider community. Our Agency has played a major role in uplifting immigrant and equity-seeking communities for 40 years. As one of the leading holistic service providers in our sector, Skills for Change offers more than 25 programs and services, and annually serves 16,000 people who are newcomers, immigrants, and equity-seeking groups in services around employment, integration, mental health, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more.

Skills for Change is working to:

- Reduce poverty through decent jobs,
- Settle newcomers to build a life in Canada,
- Improve Mental Health and Wellbeing,
- Build skills to promote increased labour market freedom,
- Advocate for environmentally sustainable and healthy communities,
- Combat social and professional isolation through mentorship and networking,
- Help underserved seniors to make friends and be digitally safe,
- Empower entire communities to work towards eradicating systemic racism,
- Provide youth with equal access to opportunities,
- Promote gender equality.

PROGRAM NATURE AND SCOPE:
Skills for Change (SfC) is at the forefront of promoting diversity within skilled trades apprenticeships, leveraging over 15 years of experience to support immigrant and racialized women through targeted programming in trades such as plumbing, welding, carpentry, and horticulture. Our comprehensive approach includes leadership training, networking, mentorship, and mental health supports, ensuring a holistic pathway to employment in the trades. In an expansion of our mission, we are seeking a dynamic Events Supervisor to lead the development and execution of workshops and networking events across multiple provinces, and to take charge of a variety of events including media launches, symposiums, recruitment drives, community gatherings, and fundraising initiatives. This pivotal role will report directly to the Manager of Events and Communications and will require close collaboration with internal departments, participants, committees, vendors, and donors to elevate Skills for Change’s profile nationally.
- Demonstrate exceptional leadership in logístical planning and execution of our first national conferences, working alongside internal and external partners to ensure flawless events.
- Exhibit a deep commitment to social programs and the economic empowerment of immigrant talent, fueled by innovative thinking and a strategic approach to brand awareness and engagement.
- Possess the flexibility and openness to embrace new ideas and solutions, underpinned by a keen interest in data analytics and digital strategy optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Spearhead the execution of national events that elevate the organization’s visibility and impact.
- Manage the comprehensive logistics of national conferences and events, from conceptualization to execution, ensuring excellence and adherence to timelines.
- Innovate and develop engaging event concepts and content that align with SfC’s branding and mission.
- Lead a dynamic team, providing mentorship, direction, and support to foster a collaborative and high-performing environment.
- Drive the creation and implementation of digital marketing strategies, enhancing online presence and engagement.
- Forge and nurture strategic partnerships and collaborations, extending SfC’s network and res