Coordinator, National Events and Experiences

Who we are:
Canaccord Genuity (CG) is a leading independent full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. CG is driven by an unwavering commitment to build lasting client relationships – we achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional, and corporate clients through comprehensive wealth management solutions and investment banking services. We are a leading independent wealth management firm in Canada, and the leading mid-market provider of investment banking advisory, equity research, sales and trading services for corporations and institutions.

We pride ourselves on understanding our clients' needs and providing innovative, bespoke solutions. Our entrepreneurial and friendly team will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value excellence and collaboration. We're looking for talented people who thrive in a dynamic environment and want to have an impact with innovative ideas and best practices.

At CG, we believe that diversity across our business strengthens our client relationships and enables more innovative solutions. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. CG provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.

Our Canadian operation, Canaccord Genuity Corp., is currently looking for a detail-oriented individual with exceptional multi-tasking and interpersonal skills to join their team in Toronto as a Coordinator, National Events and Experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and organizational support to our events team in the facilitation of events, conferences, and client entertainment for the firm.
• Act as a liaison with event venues, suppliers, and vendors. Ensure all event requirements are communicated and executed in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitor and oversee events from preparation and set-up through teardown to ensure adherence to planned format and overall satisfaction of participants.
• Manage and track event related expenses and submit expense reports accordingly.
• Provide support to events team for other admin tasks as required.
• Assisting with special projects as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as an Administrative Assistant or events professional, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Must be willing and able to travel as required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills complemented by exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent prioritization skills with the ability to excel under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork skills complemented by the ability to work well independently.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

All applications will be held in strict confidence.

In order to be considered for employment, candidates selected for interviews will be required to show proof of citizenship, permanent residence or eligibility to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Protecting your online safety:
Canaccord Genuity and its affiliates do not use text messages for recruitment purposes. If you have received a text message claiming to be from CG or an authorized representative regarding job recruitment, please treat as fraudulent and do not respond.

We wish to thank all candidates for their interest but only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you for your understanding.