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Job Title: Event ManagerLocation: Toronto, ON (Hybrid - work from office 2 days a week and travel)Duration: 2 yearsContract Type: T4 onlyPay Rate: CA$41.38/HourWorking hours: 9-5 typically in office, but with events there will be evening and weekend work, and travel.Role Mandate: The selected candidate would be accountable for providing day-to-day operational and coordination support for both internal and external events across all Lines of Clients Financial Group.These events are highly visible and involve clients as well as senior-level executives. The role involves registration management, onsite execution, sourcing internal and external vendors/suppliers, and venue research & negotiations/contracting. Must represent the organization with professionalism, courtesy, and integrity.Role Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):Delivery of consistently great client experiences through expertly managed events and meetingsExecution for internal & external conferences and events of cross-border groupsDevelop and manage event calendars and Cvent needProvide guidance and advice to clients on proper event logistics & details, based on objectivesManage executives and clients as they participate in events and conferencesManage and work with colleagues and FG employees through meetings, events, and conferencesProvide administrative and shared service support roles around online registration management, tracking office administration and onsite event support staff as requestedAssist in creating synergies between Canada and U.S. Event-Based Marketing TeamResponsible for ensuring that standards are applied to all conferences and eventsResponsible for quality control of conferences and eventsMust-Have Skills:Minimum 3 years work experience in event management/coordinationProfessional polish and ability to interact with senior executives and clientsTeam player, motivated and committed, self-starter and quick learner, confident, assertiveFlexibility and ability to work in ambiguity and under pressure, as well as handle multiple projects simultaneously and resolve conflicts on siteStrong verbal and written communication skillsPossess ability to manage and establish relationships with a large volume of stakeholders (internal and external clients, vendors/suppliers, etc.)Excellent organizational skills and attention to detailCreative problem solver with the ability to negotiate as requiredProficiency with MS Office Suite, and Adobe Acrobat ProCvent knowledge and experience preferredUniversity degree is preferredNice-to-Have Skills:Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), or other event designation considered strong assetExtroverted personality type, and comfortable with face-to-face interactions.Previous event management experience with Financial Institutions or corporate environments