Senior Global Events Specialist, 14 Month Contract

Docebo

Senior Events Specialist at Docebo managing North America tradeshows and events while leveraging AI for enhanced execution.

Posted 5/22/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$74,200 - CA$98,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Spark

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the Stage: Lead the end-to-end planning, strategy, briefing, venue selection, and flawless execution for all North America tradeshows and exhibitions.
Elevate Flagship Experiences: Partner across the business to support the operational delivery of Docebo’s premier corporate events, including Inspire, RKO, and PKO.
Orchestrate the Ecosystem: Manage critical relationships with vendors, sponsors, and internal stakeholders to drive seamless coordination, perfect alignment, and flawless execution.
Command On-Site Delivery: Lead real-time, on-site event activities including guest registration, speaker coordination, and proactive troubleshooting to keep things running beautifully.
Harness Top-Tier Tools: Leverage industry software including Asana, Google Workspace, CVENT, and Salesforce to maintain organized, scalable, and highly predictable project management workflows.
Engineer Surprise & Delight: Design memorable, on-brand event activations that captivate attendees, spark meaningful connections, and move away from standard industry checkboxes.
Supercharge with AI: Revolutionize the event planning lifecycle by leveraging AI-powered tools and cutting-edge workflows to automate busywork, maximize team efficiency, and scale output.
Govern the Blueprint: Oversee complex logistical puzzles—including transportation, lodging, catering, and equipment—while meticulously building budgets and negotiating vendor contracts to maximize value.
Measure the Impact: Track, analyze, and deliver rigorous event performance metrics to internal stakeholders, proving clear ROI and mapping event success directly to revenue pipeline.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven Event Mastery: Bring 5+ years of corporate event management experience, ideally thriving within a fast-paced B2B SaaS, tech, or global organizational environment.
Track Record of Scale: Demonstrate a portfolio of successfully managing large-scale tradeshows, conferences, and flagship internal events (like user conferences or sales kick-offs) from conception to close.
Tech-Forward Execution: Work seamlessly within a modern tech stack, showcasing proficiency in project tools like Asana, CVENT, Salesforce, Google Workspace, and Slack.
AI-First Mindset: Possess a natural curiosity and active experience using AI tools to streamline project management, draft briefs faster, and optimize operational efficiency.
Poise Under Pressure: Maintain an ultra-organized, calm demeanor while juggling shifting priorities and collaborating across diverse global teams and multiple time zones.
Master Negotiator: Display a strong commercial mindset with deep expertise in vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, and keeping complex event budgets tightly balanced.
Ready for Adventure: Maintain the flexibility and willingness to travel up to 30% annually, including evenings and weekends, to bring these experiences to life on-site.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Financial Wellness: Own a piece of Docebo through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a 15% discount, plus a competitive compensation package.
Your Well-Being, Covered: You’ll get access to health benefits, so you can get the care you need when you need it.
Rest, Relax, Repeat: Rest and recharge with paid vacation days, two company-wide Docebo Days, floating holidays for cultural celebrations, and your birthday off!
Family First: We provide coverage offering you time with your little one(s) so you can soak up all those precious moments. Fun fact: we had 30 Docebian babies join the family in 2025!
Connections That Count: Connect with global communities through our Employee Resource Groups (including PRIDE, DWA, BIDOC, and Green Ambassadors) and company-wide events that keep the fun rolling all year long.

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Hard Skills & Tools

event managementproject managementbudget managementvendor negotiationperformance metrics analysislogistics coordinationAI tools utilizationtradeshow executionconference planningevent activation design

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingcollaborationadaptabilitynegotiationcalm under pressurecuriosityflexibility