Coordinator, National Events (6 Month Contract)

Job Type: Temporary Contract
Work Model: Hybrid
Reference code: 134082
Primary Location: Toronto, ON
All Available Locations: Toronto, ON

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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Deloitte is looking for two (2) Event Coordinators to join our National Events team and help bring impactful corporate experiences to life across Canada. These 6-month contract opportunities are designed to support a high-volume national events portfolio during our peak Fall/Winter season. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience supporting some of Deloitte Canada's largest events. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys organization, teamwork, and creating memorable moments.

What will your typical day look like?

You will play a key role in powering national events by supporting logistics, stakeholder coordination, event systems, vendor partnerships, and operational processes. You will learn from experienced event planners while taking ownership of event deliverables. This role is ideal for someone with event coordination or hospitality experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and excited to contribute to the successful delivery of national events during a dynamic and high-volume event season.

The Coordinator, National Events is a key member of our team, and your main responsibilities include:

• Assist Event Specialists and Managers in the planning and execution of large-scale events by supporting project timelines, stakeholder communications, attendee management, and event-related administrative tasks.
• Coordinate assigned event logistics, including venue research, registration management, food & beverage requirements, audiovisual coordination, travel arrangements, and event materials, while working closely with Event Specialists and Managers.
• Support vendor and venue sourcing activities, maintain the national preferred vendor list, and ensure accurate vendor records and compliance with clearance requirements.
• Facilitate contract execution and manage vendor payment processes, including online purchase order creation, invoice tracking, and reconciliation of high-volume expense reports.
• Partner with internal teams such as Legal, Procurement, Risk Management, and others to ensure compliance with firm policies.
• Coordinate internal project team meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas, and supporting presentation development.
• Provide onsite support to help ensure seamless event delivery.
• Provide ad hoc administrative support to Senior Managers as required.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone with these required skills, experience and qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in events, hospitality and/or project coordination, or relevant internship exposure
• Post-secondary education in Event Management, Hospitality, Business, Communications, Marketing or a related field.
• Strong digital skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Power BI and Outlook, with experience in mail merges, pivot tables, presentations, and graphics creation.
• Experience with event management platforms (e.g., Cvent) and administrative/financial tools (e.g., Concur, Ariba, OpenText).
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, concurrent projects, and deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Strong client service mindset, with curiosity, accountability, and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility to work outside standard business hours, support onsite events, and travel as required.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $47,000 - $78,000, 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.