Events Specialist planning regional and national events for Canadian law firm McCarthy Tétrault. Managing vendors, budgets, logistics, guest lists, and post-event analysis.
Responsibilities
Organize event kick-off meetings with key stakeholders and Clients and Markets leads
Confirm strategic objectives, target audiences, timing, themes, program format, layouts, and speakers
Develop targeted guest lists with stakeholders, Clients and Markets leads, CRM, and legal assistants
Manage vendor and supplier relationships and negotiate contracts
Research and select venues, seating arrangements, and floorplans
Confirm, submit, track, code, and manage event budgets and expenses
Develop timelines and workback schedules
Draft, code, and circulate invitations
Track RSVPs and final attendance
Oversee registration management and onsite hosting teams
Liaise with A/V, Catering, and Conference Services
Create program materials
Research and select gifts and décor
Maintain comprehensive event summaries and monitor program health
Produce pre- and post-event reports tracking attendance, budget, opportunities, and successes
Analyze ROI and recommend future-event best practices
Provide regular event updates to key stakeholders and Clients and Markets professionals
Update the firm’s intranet, external website, and Salesforce event campaigns
Contribute to Clients and Markets and national Client Events team initiatives and special projects
Requirements
Minimum of five to seven years’ experience in major event planning in corporate, hospitality and/or not-for-profit environments
Post-secondary education in business, marketing, communications, and/or a diploma in event planning
Experience in legal or professional services firms an asset
Professional designation an asset
Superior organizational skills and ability to handle many projects concurrently
Ability to convey professional maturity and a “business oriented” approach
Ability to develop strong professional relationships
High level of initiative, attention to detail, and excellent follow-up skills
Flexibility to work extra hours during peak periods, and regularly outside of normal business hours
Bilingualism (French and English) is an asset
Experience with Pardot, Salesforce or other CRM software an asset
Benefits
Outstanding benefits from day one, including insurance premiums paid by the Firm
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