Manager, Events

OEG Sports & Entertainment delivers North America's leading sports and entertainment experiences to connect our fans to their passions. Located in the heart of the ICE District, OEG owns the 5-time Stanley Cup Champion Edmonton Oilers, the WHL's three-time Memorial Cup Champion Edmonton Oil Kings, and the AHL's Bakersfield Condors. OEG operates Rogers Place, North America's premier and most technologically advanced sports and entertainment venue. The 18,647 seat, $480 million arena is among the most technologically enabled sports facilities in North America as well as the first LEED Silver-certified NHL Facility in Canada.

Our vision is to be a Global Leader in Sports & Entertainment. Together, we inspire our fans by connecting them to their passions, which is ours as well We play hard as a team, and with devoted integrity towards our common purpose. We have commitments to innovation and growth, combined with performance excellence that ensures a fair return on investment. We develop our people to be leaders in our industry, and we invest in our communities. Through our world class talent, we strive to 
WIN. ON and OFF the ICE.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Director, Event Operations, the Manager, Events - Sports is a key leader within the Event Operations team, responsible for the planning and execution of all sporting events hosted at Rogers Place.

This role oversees the operational delivery of Edmonton Oilers and Edmonton Oil Kings home games while leading the production of large-scale, high-profile international and professional sporting events including National Lacrosse League, WNBA, NBA, PWHL Take Over, Hlinka Gretzky Cup, IIHF World Juniors, and other Hockey Canada tournaments. The successful candidate brings a blend of strategic leadership, operational expertise, and relationship management to ensure exceptional event experiences that meet OEG's world-class standards

Your Focus in this Role:

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and day-to-day direction to two full-time Event Coordinators and the part-time Events Team and Event Supervisors.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture focused on safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Lead pre-event briefings, production meetings, and post-event debriefs with internal and external stakeholders.

Event Planning & Execution

• Oversee full-cycle planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution of all assigned sporting events.
• Oversee the Event Coordinators responsible for Oilers and Oil Kings home games, ensuring operational excellence, brand alignment, and an exceptional fan experience.
• Lead execution of large-scale and international sporting events, collaborating closely with league representatives, promoters, and governing bodies.
• Coordinate logistics related to Hockey Operations, conversions, and building readiness between hockey and concert configurations.
• Develop and maintain event documentation, including manifests, detail sheets, and operational checklists.

Client & Stakeholder Relations

• Act as the primary contact for clients, leagues, and event partners from concept through completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with promoters, rights holders, and venue stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Security, Guest Experience, Conversions, F&B, etc.) to ensure flawless event delivery.
• Prepare event budgets, cost estimates, and reconciliations in coordination with the Finance department.

Operational Excellence

• Develop and refine departmental SOPs and training materials to enhance efficiency and consistency in event execution.
• Evaluate event outcomes and implement lessons learned to optimize future performance.
• Manage vendor relationships and outside service contracts including labor, security, first aid, and parking.
• Contribute to long-term event strategy and operational planning for future major sports programming.
• Other projects as assigned

Who You Are:

• You are a customer service extraordinaire, with experience in a related field (sports industry, hospitality, etc.)
• You excel at and enjoy providing service and conflict resolution with ease and patience
• You're a dynamic, outgoing, self-motivated individual with outstanding communication
• You have a team-centric attitude and a professional demeanor
• You are a collaborative culture builder that works well with a diverse team
• You're comfortable handling sensitive and confidential situations and information
• You are passionate about the Sports and Entertainment atmosphere, and are excited and flexible to work event hours as needed: including evenings, weekends and holidays

Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Sports Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in large-scale sports and entertainment event management within a major venue or professional sports environment.
• Proven track record of success managing complex, multi-stakeholder sporting events.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management software.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the event schedule.

What's in it for you?

• 100% Employer-paid Health Benefit Plans
• RSP Matching Program
• Oilers, Oil Kings, and Live Entertainment ticket options
• Healthcare and Lifestyle Spending Account Options
• On-Site secured parking and/or transit allowance
• On-Site gym
• Beautiful office space located in Rogers Place - with easy access to the LRT
• Social team culture + employee events

Next Steps:

Thank you for your interest in joining our team Those moving forward in the process will be contacted by a member of our team.

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