Pivot + Edge

Head – Event Planning

Pivot + Edge

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$100,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the event planning function and develop the firm’s global event strategy across conferences, community programs, and partner activations.
  • Own annual and per-event budgets, including forecasting, cost control, variance reporting, and financial accountability.
  • Plan, source, negotiate, and manage venue and supplier contracts globally.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align sponsorship deliverables, exhibitor requirements, and revenue targets with event execution.
  • Ensure all events meet the firm’s standards for quality, accessibility, inclusion, and client experience.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of event professionals to deliver consistently excellent experiences.
  • Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing and program leaders to ensure seamless pre-event planning, onsite execution, and post-event reporting.

Requirements

  • 15–20 years of experience in conference and large-scale event management
  • Proven people leadership experience with a track record of building and leading high-performing teams.
  • Strong financial acumen with ownership of six- to seven-figure budgets, forecasting, and variance discipline.
  • Experience delivering global events across multiple regions and time zones.
  • High level of contract literacy, including attrition, cancellation, service-level agreements, and risk management.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
event planningbudget managementforecastingcost controlvariance reportingcontract negotiationfinancial accountabilitystakeholder managementrisk managementevent execution
Soft Skills
people leadershipteam developmentaccountabilitycontinuous improvementprofessional growthcalm under pressuredecisivenesscollaborationcommunicationproblem-solving