Events Manager, 6-9 Month Contract

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Events Manager overseeing the complete lifecycle of events for Assemble, a company aiding business leaders in decision-making with peer insights.

Posted 8/1/2026contractToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end event management, including execution, budgeting, and team leadership. Proven ability to build client relationships and improve operational processes in a fast-paced environment.

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Event ManagementBudget ManagementTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Event ExecutionBudget TrackingData ManagementOnsite Event LeadershipMeeting Scheduling

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationProblem SolvingTime Management

Industry Keywords

Conference ManagementMembership ManagementSponsorship ManagementCross-Departmental CollaborationEvent Strategy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the end-to-end delivery of assigned events, serving as the main point of contact and final decision-maker for cross-departmental input and requests
Travel onsite to lead all aspects of event execution, including setup, registration, conference room operations, 1-2-1 meeting scheduling, drinks receptions, and teardown
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are understood and met throughout the event lifecycle
Conduct event kickoffs, health checks and regular check in meetings with all relevant departments during the run-up to each event, and lead the post-event debrief
Maintain accurate attendee data across databases and event websites, and assist with tracking and managing event budgets
Oversee the work of the Events team, providing clear direction and support across respective events
Mentor and train new hires, and support the onboarding of new team members
Partner with the CPSO on performance management and team member responsibilities
Review current processes and identify alternative solutions to problems, weighing both cost and benefit
Stay current on industry trends, market activity, and the competitive landscape to inform event strategy
Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to ensure seamless event execution and success

Requirements

What you’ll need

3-5+ years of experience in event management, ideally within a conference, membership, or sponsorship-driven environment
Strong operational mindset with experience improving processes, managing multiple events, budgets, and timelines simultaneously
Proven experience leading and scaling high-performing teams, including remote or distributed teams
Ability to juggle competing priorities under tight deadlines, while keeping stakeholders and cross-functional partners informed on progress
Proven experience traveling onsite and leading all aspects of event execution, from setup through teardown
Experience overseeing or mentoring junior team members, with the ability to provide clear direction and support
Experience working across membership, events, or sponsorship-driven environments is a strong asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive compensation package
A remote work model – providing you the flexibility to work from home
A Flexible Paid Time Off Policy, 12 paid company holidays, and Summer Hours to help you recharge
Occasional opportunities to travel and experience our events in person
Real room to grow your career in a high-growth environment where your contributions matter