Events Manager – 6-9 Month Contract

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About the role

  • Events Manager managing the end-to-end delivery of assigned events at Assemble, creating peer-driven experiences and ensuring operational excellence across event cycles.

Responsibilities

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Job title

Job type

Contract

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$70,000 - CA$100,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

OnsiteTorontoCanada

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