Events Specialist

Welcome Home! We’re more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer—we’re part of communities across the nation. Transforming Ideas into Spectacular Events! As an Events Specialist, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing large scale buying events at Home Hardware Stores Limited. This role requires a seasoned events professional who is passionate about creating memorable experiences with engaging content and creative elements. You will work with external vendors, venues, suppliers and will have the support of an Event Coordinator. Led by the Manager, Corporate and Dealer Events, this opportunity will suit a critical thinker who is well organized with outstanding time management skills and enjoys networking and connecting people with our brand to create meaningful, profitable, and innovative experiences. Ready to make an impact in a new role? Here’s how:

• Coordinate the planning and execution of major conferences and events, such as Homecoming, Dealer Retail Symposium, Supplier Partnership Meetings and Dealer Regional Meetings.
• Liaise with internal and external vendors (i.e., AV, catering, decor, and staffing teams) to prepare quotes, RFPs, financial estimates, BEOs and floor plans for the assigned events.
• Act as the onsite contact for events, including coordinating deliveries, suppliers, event set up, facility preparedness, signage, client assistance and any day-of event requirements.
• Maintain, and adhere to, the provided budget for the assigned events, in collaboration with the finance team. This includes budget tracking and revenue/expense reconciliations.
• Lead working group meetings in support of your assigned events.
• Provide leadership to Event Coordinators & Assistants, ensuring they are aware of, and adhering to, HHSL event standards and expectations.
• Support occasional team/staff events.

We’re looking for:

• Post-secondary education in Event or Hospitality Management, with five to eight years of event planning experience.
• One to two years of leadership experience (direct or indirect) is an asset.
• Experience with planning large scale conferences of 500+ attendees.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to various levels of stakeholders.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team and independently with great interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual (French) is an asset but not required.
• Very well versed with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator, Canva or graphics creation is an asset but not required.
• Ability to work with interruptions and with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as required.
• The ability to be onsite three days a week at our corporate office in St. Jacobs, to accommodate our hybrid working model.

How we’ll make you feel at Home Our Team Members enjoy life at Home with our strong culture of support and inclusion, excellent benefits, and a team that always has your back. You will receive:

• Competitive earnings opportunity.
• Annual Incentive/Bonus Program.
• Comprehensive Benefits Program including: Health, Dental, Vision, Paramedical, Disability coverage, Out of Country Travel Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Family Assistance Program.
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan with Company Match, and choice of contribution level.
• Group RRSP.
• Discounts from our corporate retail stores.
• Home & Auto Insurance discounts.
• Competitive vacation time.
• Personal and sick time.
• Employee Discount Program through Venngo WorkPerks.

Bring your unique skills, thrive with interesting and challenging work, and experience what it’s like at Home. Apply today - this is a great opportunity to join a proudly Canadian company that is 100% ready to help you build your future. Home Hardware recognizes the value of a diverse team. We believe that different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger as an organization. Applicants representing the full diversity of communities in Canada are encouraged to apply with confidence. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Canadians call us Home Hardware. We call it Home. #HP