Event Producer

Sun Life

Event Producer at Sun Life managing diverse in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Overseeing logistics, collaborating with teams, and ensuring high-quality standards.

Posted 7/15/2026contractWaterloo • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$60,000 - CA$97,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in event management, including budget tracking, vendor negotiation, and team leadership to create engaging and memorable experiences for corporate audiences. Proficient in utilizing technology and industry knowledge to enhance event execution and stakeholder relationships.

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Event ManagementBudget TrackingVendor NegotiationTeam LeadershipCvent Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningItinerary PlanningShow Flow ManagementPost-Event ReportingExpense ManagementContract ManagementAudience Engagement TechniquesSafety PlanningCreative Experience DevelopmentRehearsal Coordination

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam MotivationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteCventCvent Mobile App

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Meeting Professional

Industry Keywords

Event VendorsCorporate EventsIndustry TrendsStakeholder EngagementIncentive TravelEvent BudgetingEvent LogisticsAttendee ManagementCreative TalentIndustry Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of event management for conferences, meetings, town halls, receptions, and incentive travel, including itinerary planning, show flows, rehearsals, entertainment, attendee platform management, budgets, contracts, registration, communications, translation, travel, gifting, food and beverage, staffing, safety planning, and post-event reporting.
Lead the planning and execution of complex events, both online and onsite, directing teams and talent for seamless delivery and collaborating with the production team for show calling and floor management.
Advise business partners on agendas to engage attendees, recommend external speakers and creative talent, and incorporate innovative audience interactions for memorable experiences.
Manage and contract event vendors according to Sun Life guidelines, research and recommend new partners, and oversee vendor relationships.
Administer event expenses and billing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure proper processing and reporting of payments, purchase orders, and chargebacks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of advanced expertise in an event environment, producing exceptional and complex experiences for online and in-person corporate audiences.
Strong passion for developing creative, engaging, and memorable experiences, with a keen awareness of the latest industry trends and techniques.
Successfully managing teams to deliver high-quality work and fostering a motivating environment.
Expertise in tracking expenses, managing budgets, and ensuring efficient reconciliation, consistently identifying opportunities for savings.
Exceptional ability to build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and team members, negotiating and resolving issues effectively.
Advanced technological abilities and expertise in the MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Certified Meeting Professional designation is an asset.
Knowledge of Cvent and Cvent mobile app is an asset.
Deep knowledge of industry-related contracts and terminology (e.g. platforms, venues, speakers, vendors, etc.).
Involvement in industry-related associations.
Up to 20% travel may be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness programs that support the three pillars of your health – mental, physical, and financial
The opportunity to move along a variety of career paths with amazing networking potential.
Recognition as a 2026 Best Workplaces in Canada by Great Place to Work® Canada.
Recognized by Excellence Canada with their top-level certification, the Canada Order of Excellence for Mental Health at Work® , for prioritizing employee well-being, fostering a positive work culture, and achieving excellence in mental health.