Events & Marketing Specialist

Were looking for an ambitious and coachable Events & Marketing Specialist to join our Marketing this role youll be primarily responsible for running point on events end-to-end and plugging into broader marketing execution. Youll work closely with the CMO and revenue teams move fast and be trusted to get things done without you love shipping juggling details and seeing direct impact on revenue this role is for you.

Reporting to the CMO youll get to work on initiatives that have a direct impact on our companys pipeline and revenue.

Who are we

When you join Rival Group youre not just accelerating your careeryoure also helping shape the future of customer insights and market research.

Were a forward-thinking results-driven organization obsessed with helping innovative brands get closer to their customers in a way that feels fresh organic and fun. Rival Technologies the tech arm of our business is the worlds best conversational research platform and one of Vancouvers fastest-growing tech companies. Reach3 Insights is an award-winning market research agency with offices in Chicago Toronto and Vancouver. Angus Reid Group is the most trusted name in market research and public opinion polling in Canada.

Together were helping brands like Coca-Cola Kellanova Oura Cash App John Deere Samsung and Lenovo get better insights they can use to deliver better products create more impactful marketing campaigns and improve the end-to-end customer experience.

Our customers LOVE our tech and services. Were growing fastand were inviting great people to join us on the ride

If making measurable immediate impact while having fun sounds like your jam then we invite you to apply!

What youll do:

Events (Primary Focus)

• Own planning and execution for in-person events (industry conferences sponsored events and field events).
• Manage timelines logistics vendors booth assets shipping and on-site coordination.
• Partner with sales and BDR teams to align events to pipeline goals.
• Support pre-event promotion and post-event follow-up (email social lead handoff).
• Track performance and report on results (leads meetings booked influence on pipeline).

Marketing Execution (Secondary Focus)

• Support campaign execution across email social and website updates.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors/agencies as needed.
• Help keep marketing projects on track with strong organization and follow-through.
• Maintain clean documentation timelines and asset management.

What Youll Have:

• 35 years of experience in events and/or B2B marketing (SaaS or market research a plus).
• Proven ability to manage multiple events and deadlines at once without dropping the ball.
• Strong project management and attention to detail (you notice what others miss).
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with sales leadership and external partners.
• Hands-on executor mindsetyou dont wait to be told what to do.
• Clear communicator organized and calm under pressure.
• Optional: Hands-on experience using marketing tools like Zoom Webinars HubSpot Salesforce Asana Canva and Microsoft Office

Why us for your next career adventure

Fair compensation

Were committed to pay equity/fair pay practices and closing the gender salary gap.

• In determining salary Rival Technologies considers many factors including the successful candidates skillset and experience as well as internal equity. The salary range for this position is $70000 to $ 80000 with the upper portion typically reserved for tenured employees who have developed extensive job knowledge and expertise within the company.

Our compensation package also includes:

• Home office Internet and Cellphone stipends
• RRSP plan with employer matching
• Parental leave top up

Flexibility and time off

• Hybrid working model and home office benefits
• Comprehensive paid time off that covers vacation sick and personal days.

Health and wellness

• 100% employer-paid health and dental plan
• Health spending account
• Generous sick personal and mental health days
• $1000 annual mental health benefits with Canada Life

A great place to work you can be proud of

According to a survey of our employees conducted by an independent agency:

• 91% of our people believe management practices are equal and impartial
• 86% have pride in their work and the organization
• 91% agree that their teammates are friendly supportive and welcoming

Our values at Rival:

• Courage
• Results
• Energy
• Kinship

The not-so-fine-print

If you think youre a good fit please connect with us ASAP with your resume. You must be eligible to work in Canada to be considered for this role. At Rival we value the unique qualities and experiences that each candidate brings to the table. We believe in a personal approach to hiring and take the time to thoroughly review each resume ourselves. Rest assured we do not use AI or automated systems to review or filter resumes. Every application is carefully reviewed by our hiring team to ensure a fair and personalized evaluation process.If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that individuals in underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Rival provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race religion age ancestry gender sex sexual orientation national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability veteran status marital status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Rival is also committed to fostering a culture of belonging which includes ensuring an accessible work environment and employment practices. If you require accommodation at any point in the selection process please email

Finally we know from time to time emergencies happen and you may need to reschedule an interview we understand and encourage you to be in communication without worrying about losing the opportunity or your credibility.

Please note given our security and compliance certifications final applicants will be required to undergo a background check.

No recruiters and no phone calls please!