Events assistant Jobs in Toronto, ON

Description

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We are seeking a seasoned, highly skilled event manager to provide strategic support at the highest level of the Bank, directly serving the Office of the CEO. This pivotal role is entrusted with leading the planning and flawless execution of premier events that reflect our organization's vision and standards of excellence. The successful candidate will drive projects end-to-end, collaborating with senior event professionals and cultivating influential relationships with key stakeholders both within the Bank and externally, ensuring every event delivers an unparalleled and distinguished experience befitting our executive leadership.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead and oversee details from proposals to planning and execution of events for the CEO, managing end-to-end requirements including meetings, conferences and receptions as assigned, driving impact and working as an extension of the CEO's Office, with flawless execution, attention to detail and judgement.

• Develop and execute a strategic venue ecosystem for CEO engagements, aligning location selection to business objectives, reputational standards, security requirements, and the CEO’s leadership platform.

• Partner effectively with CAPA teams supporting the CEO, including Operations and Program Management and Communications to ensure alignment.

• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders, business partners and third parties to help shape and elevate events and deliver meaningful experiences.

• Build strong relationships and partner with event venues to oversee all elements of externally hosted events.

• Be the first point of contact to identify, raise and manage potential issues, solve challenges and opportunities to enhance collaboration and execution of events.

• Manage budgets, vendor relationships and timelines to ensure all aspects of events are delivered with the highest level of execution and excellence.

Desired qualifications and skills:

• 10+ years of experience in event management, or comparable event planning experience.

• Proven experience working effectively and efficiently with senior executives, partners, agencies, and vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes.

• Strong relationships with external vendors, including hospitality, event production and dining venues in locations in Toronto and New York to shape proposals for receptions, external meetings and related events.

• Excellent judgment and proven event experience, demonstrating flawless execution, strong judgement and exceptional time and project management.

• Experience with technology platforms and virtual event management tools and capabilities.

• Proven ability to navigate in a complex or ambiguous environment while managing multiple high-priority projects or deliverables.

• Organizational awareness, resourcefulness and demonstrated relationship building skills – understanding of whom to engage to identify solutions and resolve issues.

• Familiarity with accessibility, legal and compliance requirements for corporate events.

• Undergraduate degree or event management certification, designations, or equivalent required.

• Bilingualism (English/French) is an asset.

Who We Are:

TD is one of the world's leading global financial institutions and is the fifth largest bank in North America by branches/stores. Every day, we strive to make every interaction, product, and experience remarkably human and refreshingly simple for over 27 million households and businesses in Canada, the United States and around the world. More than 95,000 TD colleagues bring their skills, talent, and creativity to foster deeper relationships, ensure disciplined execution, and build a simpler, faster banking experience. TD is deeply committed to being a leader in client experience, that is why we believe that all colleagues, no matter where they work, are client facing. Together, we are reimagining what banking can be for our clients, colleagues and communities.

Our Total Rewards Package
Our Total Rewards package reflects the investments we make in our colleagues to help them and their families achieve their financial, physical, and mental well-being goals. Total Rewards at TD includes a base salary, variable compensation, and several other key plans such as health and well-being benefits, savings and retirement programs, paid time off, banking benefits and discounts, career development, and reward and recognition programs.

Additional Information:
We’re delighted that you’re considering building a career with TD. Through regular development conversations, training programs, and a competitive benefits plan, we’re committed to providing the support our colleagues need to thrive both at work and at home.

Please be advised that this job opportunity is subject to provincial regulation for employment purposes. It is imperative to acknowledge that each province or territory within the jurisdiction of Canada may have its own set of regulations, requirements.

Colleague Development

If you’re interested in a specific career path or are looking to build certain skills, we want to help you succeed. You’ll have regular career, development, and performance conversations with your manager, as well as access to an online learning platform and a variety of mentoring programs to help you unlock future opportunities.

If you’re passionate about helping clients and building deep, lasting relationships, TD offers diverse career paths where you can grow your expertise and make a meaningful impact.

We're committed to your success and foster a respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, everyone has fair opportunities to grow, and you can unlock your full potential to achieve your career goals. Here at TD, we hire and develop the best.

Training & Onboarding
We will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

Interview Process
We’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

Accommodation
Your accessibility is important to us. Please let us know if you’d like accommodations (including accessible meeting rooms, captioning for virtual interviews, etc.) to help us remove barriers so that you can participate throughout the interview process.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Language Requirement (Quebec only):

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