Senior Manager, National Events (24 Month Contract)

Job Type: Internal Secondment
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 134189
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON; Brossard, QC; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Montreal, QC; Ottawa, ON; Quebec City, QC; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

Our Purpose

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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Be part of a team of industry experts who never experience the same day twice. The only thing that repeats- constantly challenging the status quo.

What will your typical day look like?

Working alongside another Senior Manager, you will oversee the National Events portfolios. Relationship building, strategic advisement and creative thinking are at the core of what you will do.

You will be responsible for the resource planning, escalations, approvals and advisement on a series of events that happen throughout Canada as part of this portfolio.

About the team

The national events team is comprised of coordinators, specialists, senior specialists and managers throughout the country.

Our team plans and executes all events for our National Relationship Office (NRO) programs, campus events and sponsorships and manages event technology and operations.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

We are looking for someone who has

• The expertise required to manage and oversee all events hosted by the NRO and our Campus Events and Sponsoships
• Partner closely with a manager to shape and evolve the support model for the NRO portfolio, including educating leaders on how the team supports the business and adapting processes as needed to meet changing needs.
• The ability to independently plan and execute a series of events within the NRO portfolio. Planning duties include
  
  • Venue and supplier selection
  • Cost projection and budget analysis
  • Registration and post event reporting
  • Catering and menu arrangements
  • Room set up including furniture and decor rentals
  • Audio visual order, show flow creation and rehearsal support
  • Transportation arrangements (air and ground)
  • Hotel room block management
  • Onsite support
• Assist the other Senior Manager in the day to day management of the team including process improvement and team engagement
• Co-lead annual fiscal and resource planning
• Ability to lead process improvement and other projects assigned by the Director, Events & Hospitality

In this role the expected qualifications are:

• 7-10 years of professional experience in event management in a corporate setting
• A minimum of 5+ years of people leadership. Remote management an asset.
• Ability to mange up and work closely with senior leadership
• Track record of strong vendor and supplier management
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Event Management, hospitality or another related program
• Proficiency in Cvent and prior experience with other event platforms and technologies
• Proven experience with overseeing resourcing and project assignment
• Excellent MS Office skills, with advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge and general reporting/data management skills.
• Extremely detail-oriented, proactive, with the ability to maintain accuracy while managing multiple, concurrent projects with timelines.
• Ability to travel for onsite event execution and work outside of business hours
• Due to the nature of the role having interactions with National, bilingualism in French and English is an asset for this role.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $104,000 - $215,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

Our promise to our people: Deloitte is where potential comes to life.

Be yourself, and more.

We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan and the BlackNorth Initiative.

We encourage you to connect with us at accessiblecareers@deloitte.ca if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations) or indigenouscareers@deloitte.ca for any questions relating to careers for Indigenous peoples at Deloitte (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

When you apply, we will review your application using Deloitte's Global Talent Standards to ensure a consistent recruitment experience. Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

Deloitte Canada has 20 offices with representation across most of the country. We acknowledge that Deloitte offices stand on traditional, treaty, and unceded territories in what is now known as Canada. We recognize that Indigenous Peoples have been the caretakers of this land since time immemorial, nurturing its resources and preserving its natural beauty. We acknowledge this land is still home to many First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples, who continue to maintain their deep connection to the land and its sacred teachings. We humbly acknowledge that we are all Treaty people, and we commit to fostering a relationship of respect, collaboration, and stewardship with Indigenous communities in our shared goal of reconciliation and environmental sustainability.