Events Manager

About Innovate BC

Innovate BC helps turn bold ideas into real-world impact. As a CrownAgency we serve as a trusted advisor and partner for British Columbias innovation ecosystem. Our diverse programs and initiatives advance opportunities for made-in-B.C. innovations giving companies industries and communities the resources they need to grow and prosper.

About the Role

The Events Manager will plan develop and execute both in-person and online events that meet organizational goalsfacilitatingconnections and knowledge exchange within the innovation ecosystem. This role also involves serving as the lead and point-of-contact for events we partner on with various organizations as well as managing Innovate BCs sponsorship program. They will support and manage relationships and general communications with funded partners ensuring alignment with program goals andfacilitatingcollaboration. This includesrepresentingInnovate BC at events providing ongoing support andmaintainingregular communication to keep a finger on the pulse ofevents taking placein B.C.s thriving innovation ecosystem.

Compensation : $76000-$90000 includingpayment in lieu of benefits until the employeeiseligible for the Agencyscomprehensivebenefits package.

Reporting to : DirectorMarketing Communications

Location : Vancouver BC

Work Arrangement : Hybrid role with a requirement to work in-office at least 2 days per week

Employment Type : 1-year contract Full-time

What You Will Be Doing

Event Strategy Delivery

• Manage events we co-host or partner on with different organizations ensuring clear communication and alignment ofobjectives. This includes Web Summit Vancouver sector development initiatives(otherwise known as Innovate BCs Road to Web Summit Vancouver events).
• Manage eventlogistics coordinating with internal and external teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Represent Innovate BC at tech and innovation events asrequired acting as an ambassador for the organization.
• Manage the centralized intake and registration platform for sector development initiatives related toRoad toWeb Summit Vancouver and other events.
• Create content for event registration pages and other event-related content.
• Create and manage post-event online surveys and analyzes the success of eventsidentifyingnew opportunities for future events.

Financial Sponsorship Management

Partnerships Stakeholder Engagement

Marketing Communications Support

The list of duties and responsibilities described above is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded / modifiedfrom time to time as required by the organizations needs.

What You Will Need

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

This job description may change at the discretion of Innovate BC.

How to Apply

If this opportunity to work with an impactful inclusive and collaborative team feels like the right fit for you please apply by clicking theApply Nowbutton and completing the application form.

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Application Deadline : The deadline for applications is January202026at 11 : 59 PM PST . We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Innovate BC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudlymaintainsan organizational culture of inclusion respect and our work to create a thriving and more diverse innovation ecosystem within British Columbia we know that our efforts onlybenefitfrom the vibrant diversity of backgrounds identities and characteristics that are reflected across our team and partners. All qualified applicants regardless of race colour religion gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity or expression national origin genetics age disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law are strongly encouraged to apply. As part of our effort to provide a barrier free recruitment process should yourequireaccommodations in the process please let us know by contacting .

Collection Notice

Your personal information will be collected for the purpose of managing employment-related activities including recruitment onboarding payroll and benefits enrolment and performance management. If you have any questions about the collection of this personal information please contact : Radwa SaadHead of Organisational Resilience

This information is being collected by Innovate BC under the authority ofsection 26(c)of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPPA) whichpermitsthe collection of personal information that relates directly to and is necessary for an operating program or activity of the public body.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Marketing,Catering,Organizational skills,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,HubSpot,Event Planning,Events Management,Project Management,Event Marketing,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 76000 - 90000